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Press Release

Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch Memorandum on Federal Efforts to Improve the Safety of Domestic Violence Victims

For Immediate Release
Office of Public Affairs

Earlier today the Attorney General sent the attached memorandum to U.S. Attorneys thanking them for their impressive work on ending the scourge of violence against women.  The memorandum also outlines enforcement steps that have been taken and encourages them to continue building partnerships with state, local and tribal law enforcement and community groups to stop domestic violence.

Memorandum on Federal Efforts to Improve Safety of Domestic Violence Victims (791.24 KB)

Updated February 5, 2025

Press Release Number: 16-007