WASHINGTON — A longtime advocate for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault was named to a new post Friday as a White House adviser on violence against women.
In announcing the appointment of Lynn Rosenthal, Vice President Joe Biden said that creating the job allows the White House to revive a focus on domestic violence issues — which Biden said were not at the forefront during the Bush administration.
The White House said Rosenthal will advise President Barack Obama and Biden, and work with government agencies to ensure that violence against women isn’t ignored and the perpetrators are held accountable.
A former director of a women’s shelter, Rosenthal was executive director of the National Network to End Domestic Violence from 2000 to 2006.
Biden said Rosenthal will be coordinating with several agencies, including Justice, State, and Health and Health and Human Services.
by the associated press
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