Saturday, June 27, 2009

Domestic Violence Recognized by Obama

Yesterday, Obama named a Domestic Violence Adviser to place the important issue of domestic violence back on the national agenda! Alleluia! This woman gets it. She totally understands the complicated issues involved in domestic violence for both victim and offender.

Time Magazine reported: "In announcing the appointment of Lynn Rosenthal, Vice President Joe Biden said that creating the job allows the White House to revive a focus on domestic violence issues. The White House said Rosenthal will advise President Barack Obama and Biden and work with government agencies to ensure that violence against women isn't ignored and the perpetrators are held accountable. A former director of a women's shelter, Rosenthal was executive director of the National Network to End Domestic Violence from 2000 to 2006. And she worked as director of the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence."

I am VERY EXCITED to hear this. It gives me great hope that with an emphasis on domestic violence, we may see some real progress in our society. Is it possible that we may put more resources into prevention and intervention of domestic violence? Imagine that! No really.... imagine that....

Domestic Violence is a preventable crime - meaning there is so much more we can do to reduce domestic violence in our society - IF we choose to focus our energy and resources there.

People often ask what keeps me working in this field that is tough, tragic and includes stories filled with overwhelming pain. My answer? Progress. Progress toward safer homes and safer relationships. And this step, my friends, is progress.

1 comment:

Amanda said...

Excellent news! This is really, really exciting.