Gabrielle Union headed to Capitol Hill yesterday, February 28th to host the ‘Prevent Teen Dating Violence: Stop Violence Against Women Before It Begins’ advisory meeting.
Jewish Women International, Futures Without Violence, the YWCA, Men Can Stop Rape, and the American School Counselor Association hosted a briefing on Capitol Hill titled Prevent Teen Dating Violence: Stop Violence Against Women Before It Begins. Speakers on the subject of teen dating violence prevention strategies included Debbie Lee, Vice President of Futures Without Violence; Gabrielle Union, Award-winning actress and sexual assault advocate; Erin O’Malley, Dean of Faculty and Counseling at Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington, VA; and Yesenia Romo, Director of YWCA Metropolitan Chicago’s Sexual Violence and Support Services. Additionally, Congressman David Reichert (R-WA), Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI) and Congressman John Lewis (D-GA) all spoke of their deep support for finding ways to end teen dating and domestic violence.
Union talked about preventing teen violence as part of the Smart Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Act introduced by Congressman John Lewis.
Gabrielle who was a victim of rape as a teen and almost killed her rapist is a perfect example of strength to the young community. Gabrielle is now serving as an adviser on President Obama’s National Committee for Violence Against Women.
Way to go Gabby!
