President Obama signs Violence Against Women act (10 images)

President Barack Obama delivers remarks alongside Vice President Joe Bidenprior to signing the Violence Against Women Act, at the Interior Department on March 7, 2013. The law strengthens the criminal justice system's response to crimes against women, including domestic violence, sexual assault and trafficking. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

President Barack Obama signs the Violence Against Women Act, at the Interior Department on March 7, 2013. The law strengthens the criminal justice system's response to crimes against women, including domestic violence, sexual assault and trafficking. UPI/Dennis Brack/Pool

President Barack Obama signs the Violence Against Women Act as he is joined by Vice President Joe Biden and members of women's organizations, law enforcement officials, tribal leaders, survivors, advocates and members of Congress, at the Interior Department on March 7, 2013. The law strengthens the criminal justice system's response to crimes against women, including domestic violence, sexual assault and trafficking. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

Diane Millich, a Native American and victim of domestic violence, delivers remarks prior to President Barack Obama signing the Violence Against Women Act, at the Interior Department on March 7, 2013. The law strengthens the criminal justice system's response to crimes against women, including domestic violence, sexual assault and trafficking. UPI/Kevin Dietsch