Emotional Angelina Jolie advocates for domestic violence law

Angelina Jolie is back in Washington, D.C. to advocate for victims of domestic abuse

Actress and humanitarian advocate Angelina Jolie has spoke in support of the Senate’s renewal of the Violence Against Women Act, her voice breaking as she acknowledged the women and children “for whom this legislation comes too late”

The actress well known for her roles in films such as Salt and Maleficent, was joined by her daughter Zahara, at America’s capital for the Senate’s bipartisan introduction to the Violence Against Women Reauthorisation Act.

The act seeks to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking

46 year old Jolie has worked closely with the bill’s sponsors and advocates on provisions to address the impact on kids of domestic violence as well as the long-term health impacts of trauma. 

Jolie is also advocating for Kayden’s Law – a law which requires trauma-informed court processes and legal standards and judicial training that will minimises the risk of harm to children.