Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)

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This paper discusses how the differences between men and women create the opportunity for women to be taken advantage of and / or suffer violence. It examines how the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a necessary step toward protecting women in the workplace and in society as a whole. It looks at the requisites and funding of the Act itself, with an emphasis on the mandated responsibilities of the human resource manager regarding female employees and victims of domestic abuse.

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"The VAWA includes language which employers must also address as part of their day to day activities. While there is some debate as to whether or not Congress out stepped it constitutional boundaries with all the ancillary powers and requirements it included in this bill, business owners need to be aware of how this law affects their affairs. The Senate report attached to the act states that "Gender based crimes and fear of gender based crimes...reduces employment opportunities and consumer spending affecting interstate commerce." In order for Congress to legislate interstate commerce fairly, it must allow people to be able to work and spend as they should be able to. If a woman is afraid of being abused if she gets a job or spends money, it affects interstate commerce."

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