Lynn Rosenthal

White House Profile

Lynn Rosenthal

Advisor on Violence Against Women

Lynn Rosenthal is the White House Advisor on Violence Against Women. From 2000-2006, Ms. Rosenthal served as the Executive Director of the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) where she represented 54 state and territorial coalitions whose collective membership included more than 2,000 local domestic violence programs.

Ms. Rosenthal played a major advocacy role in the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act in 2000 and 2005 and has assisted states and local communities with implementation of this groundbreaking federal legislation. She partnered with The Allstate Foundation to develop a highly successful national initiative to promote economic empowerment for survivors of violence.

Prior to her service at NNEDV, Lynn was director of the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence and on her return to Florida in 2006, Ms. Rosenthal developed the state’s first comprehensive plan to help survivors of violence find housing. She most recently served as the Executive Director of the New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

Lynn Rosenthal has a bachelor’s degree in social work from Florida State University.

Lynn Rosenthal's Posts

Family

President Obama Signs Critical Legislation to Prevent Child Abuse and Domestic Violence

December 20, 2010 at 8:05 PM EDT

President Obama signs the reauthorization of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) which includes the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). This bill will help end abuse, give hope to victims, and provide families with the help they need.

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Women

An Important Step Towards Ending Violence Against Women Around the Globe

December 17, 2010 at 2:06 PM EDT

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved the International Violence Against Women Act (IVAWA), taking an important step towards improving women’s lives around the world.

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Women

Helping Children and Victims of Domestic Violence

December 6, 2010 at 6:43 PM EDT

The U.S. Senate reauthorized the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) and the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) - two important steps toward protecting victims of domestic violence and breaking the cycle of abuse

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Women

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

November 24, 2010 at 1:20 PM EDT

Vice President Biden highlights the Administration's commitment to ending violence against women.

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Women

Ending Violence Against Women

October 5, 2010 at 3:20 PM EDT

Lynn Rosenthal, White House Advisor on Violence Against Women, discusses the Presidential proclamation naming October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Vice President's recent remarks on the progress made in the 16 years since the passage of the Violence Against Women Act.

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Women

Sixteen Years of the Violence Against Women Act

September 23, 2010 at 5:56 PM EDT

More than a hundred advocates and college students from around the country gather at the home of Vice President Biden to mark the 16th anniversary of the Violence Against Act (VAWA).

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Women

The Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010: A Step Forward for Native Women

July 29, 2010 at 5:13 PM EDT

President Obama today signed the Tribal Law and Order Act -- an important step to help the Federal Government better address the unique public safety challenges that confront tribal communities.

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Health Care

For Victims of Domestic Violence, Health Care is a Lifeline

March 23, 2010 at 5:50 PM EDT

As a result of health reform, women who are victims of domestic violence will have better access to health care and will no longer face pre-existing condition discrimination.

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Women

The White House’s Commitment to Combating Violence Against Women

February 2, 2010 at 10:00 AM EDT

Lynn Rosenthal, the White House Advisor on Violence Against Women, details how the Obama Administration is keeping its commitment to combating violence and sexual assault against women in its Fiscal Year 2011 budget.

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Women

For Native American Women, a Triumph of Justice

January 18, 2010 at 11:20 AM EDT

Lynn Rosenthal, White House Advisor on Violence Against Women, talks about the recent DOJ announcement that the department is strengthening its commitment to fighting crimes of violence against Native American women.

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