The 1994 Violence Against Women Act allows rape victims to sue in civil court on the grounds that the sexual assault violated their civil rights.

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The 1994 Violence Against Women Act includes provisions for civil remedies for victims of gender-based violence, including the ability to file a civil lawsuit on the basis of a violation of civil rights. This provision is known as the Civil Rights Provision of VAWA.

The 1994 Violence Against Women Act Allows Rape Victims to Sue