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League of Women Voters To Host Dialog on Domestic Violence

(Ottumwa)--- The League of Women Voters of Ottumwa has studied the issue of domestic violence and supports legislation that provides treatment, prrevention and education of the public regarding this issue. 

The League has arranged for a dialog about legislation that is working and legislative changes that are needed to provide safe shelter and services for battered women and their children.  Many changes have occurred since the first Violence Against Women Act was passed in 1994.  Some shelters in Iowa closed in 2006 due to reduced funding and two shelters are facing difficult decisions now.  Precarious funding streams endanger the buildings and programs that communities depend on to protect vulnerable citizens.

Cheryl Brown, Executive Director of the Crisis Center and Women's Shelter serving Wapello and five surrounding counties will lead a discussion entitled "Before the Doors Close" on Monday evening September 8th beginning at 7:00 p.m. in room 100 at the Bennet Building on the Indian Hills Community College campus in Ottumwa.  There is no cost, and the public is welcome and encouraged to attend.