Vice President Joe Biden has announced the creation of new position in the White House- advisor on Violence Against Women. The position will help further enforce the landmark 1994 Violence Against Women Act, which imposes stricter penalties for those who commit crimes against women.

Vice President Biden, author of the act, counts the federal law as his greatest achievement.

Appointed to the position is Lynn Rosenthal, who has dedicated her life to combating domestic violence and is the former director of a shelter for battered women.

Rosenthal will serve as an advisor to the President and Vice President.

Sue Else, President of the National Network to End Domestic Violence, commented, “Lynn Rosenthal is a pioneer in the movement against domestic abuse and sexual assault. Her expertise will help to shape federal policies that will serve countless survivors of domestic and sexual violence.”

White House Press Release