TRNS Bureau Chief Ellen Ratner interviews Lynn Rosenthal, the White House’s Advisor on Violence Against Women. Rosenthal, the former executive director of the National Network to End Domestic Violence, was appointed to her current position in June of 2009.
During the interview, Rosenthal says that overall incidents of domestic violence are down, but says there are concerns regarding high rates of sexual assault and dating violence among young people. Rosenthal adds that the White House is working hard to prevent domestic violence, particularly on college campuses nationwide.
Click the “listen” link below to hear the full interview. (4:45)