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**WelcomeBot** · 12-21-2010, 03:08 AM

President Obama Signs Critical Legislation to Prevent Child Abuse and Domestic Violence

President Barack Obama signs S. 3817, the “CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2010,” (Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act) in the Oval Office, Dec. 20, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

This afternoon, I stood in the Oval Office and watched as President Obama signed the reauthorization of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) which includes the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA.) As he signed this crucial bill into law, the President was surrounded by Senators and Representatives, both Democrats and Republicans, and national advocates who work every day to end domestic violence and child abuse.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/12/2...c-violence

**Mortos** · 12-21-2010, 03:12 AM

Hey, why didn't I hear about this on the mainstream media? Just kidding, I know why.

Another great piece of legislation.

Thanks President Obama

**nofurylike** · 12-21-2010, 03:28 AM

this is great news! thank you for posting this, Winky!

**spazito** · 12-21-2010, 08:58 AM

I have to admit that until I saw this I was unaware this bill has passed. This is great news! Thanks for posting this, it is much appreciated.

**jaxx** · 12-21-2010, 10:08 AM

Lame duck congress? Oh hell no! Critical legislation indeed, and it's great it is signed into law.

**firedupdem** · 12-21-2010, 07:09 PM

Another BFD!

Domestic violence still affects 1 in 4 women in states and territories across the country. FVPSA funds nearly 1,700 shelters and service programs for victims of domestic violence and their children. It also supports the National Domestic Violence Hotline, whose staff and volunteers answer more than 22,000 calls for help each month and link victims with the resources they need to rebuild their lives.[/u]

**Cha** · 12-21-2010, 09:10 PM

Thank you, Wink..this will certainly go along way towards helping those in this environment.

"8, 772,000 children were victims of abuse and neglect. Nearly 2,000 of those children died. By providing states and local communities with new tools to identify and treat abuse and neglect, CAPTA-funded services will continue to protect children across the country. Prevention efforts will help parents by addressing high risk-factors like substance abuse, mental illness and domestic violence."