HAPPY PRESIDENTS DAY!

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On February 2, 2012, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to move forward with S. 1925, the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The bill--our nation's most effective tool in responding to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking--now moves to the full Senate for consideration and will be taken up in the House of Representatives later this year.

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(202) 224-3121

S. 1925 would improve and strengthen VAWA programs and services in some very important ways including:

• Focusing on the needs of sexual assault survivors and supporting children who have been witnesses of violence
• Strengthening housing protections for victims
• Responding to the high rate of violence against women in tribal communities, in rural areas, and supporting women with disabilities
• Consolidating existing programs to promote effectiveness and strengthening VAWA's most successful programs and services

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(202) 224-3121

As part of Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2011, Disciples advocates and other Christians visited their Congressional Offices on Capitol Hill, asking their Members of Congress to re-authorize and fully fund VAWA. Disciples Women, Disciples justice Action Network, and the Family and Children's Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) have all declared their support for VAWA.

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(202) 224-3121

We hope that your faith inspires you to work on behalf of women and children and that you will support this legislation by calling your Senators at

U. S. Capitol Switchboard
(202) 224-3121

When making the call:

• Call both of your U.S. Senators' Congressional Office through the Capitol Switchboard number: 202-224-3121
  
• Ask to speak with your Senator's Office
• When speaking with your Senator's office, introduce yourself as a constituent, a voter, and as a person of faith
• Request that your Senator "co-sponsor S. 1925 and actively support the reauthorization and full funding of the Violence Against Women Act."

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(202) 224-3121

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Children Welcome! From Stumbling Blocks to Building Blocks of Faith is happening in Kansas City, February 23-25, 2012.

This fifth Children Welcome! Conference will be an opportunity for personal and congregational renewal as together we explore how best to respond to the needs and gifts of children. The time will be filled with music, worship, the learning of new skills, theological discussions, Biblical reflections, networking and much, much more. REGISTER TODAY!



ECUMENICAL ADVOCACY DAYS for Global Peace with Justice

Is THIS the Fast I Seek? (Isaiah 58)

Economy, Livelihood and Our National Priorities

March 23 – 26, 2012 Washington, DC

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