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Which of the following brought domestic violence to the attention of the public and law enforcement agencies?

A. Violence against women act
B. Spousal abuse initiative
C. Protection for women act
D. Domestic violence coalition

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The answer to your question is OPTION A
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Answer:

Violence against women act

Step-by-step explanation:

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was signed in 1994, during the Clinton presidency, putting into place laws to protect women from domestic violence . While domestic abuse had been acknowledge as an issue, before VAWA, officers of the law were discouraged from intervening in domestic disputes, and even when they did, they were often not taken seriously. VAWA made the issue more visible and created awareness, greatly reducing the rate of domestic violence.

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