Does the Violence Against Women Act Actually Prevent Violence? Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email Vice President Joe Biden speaks at the National Archives in Washington to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014. ( AP Photo ) Produced by Alexandra Botti Produced by PRI and WNYC