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DENISE'S BIO
Born in Germany and raised in Southern California, Denise Brown led a life remarkable only in its
normalcy until June 12, 1994 when her sister, Nicole Brown Simpson, was murdered. If you were
to ask Denise to describe herself prior to this tragic event, you would have heard, "I'm just a mom
from Laguna Beach." Brown's life path dramatically altered, she would now tell you that along with
her devotion to her son, Sean, she is also committed to raising awareness against domestic violence
a crime that kills three women every day in the United States.
Since early 1995 Denise Brown has traveled to various states speaking on the epidemic of domestic violence. She has addressed university student bodies, men in prison and in batterers' treatment
programs, women at risk, church groups and various educational and legislative forums. Ms. Brown
has helped raise funds for local shelters all across the country with her appearances, and has assisted
in the success of a major project called the Vine System. This Program is an automated victim
notification service of the release of batterers from jail or prison.
As part of her commitment, Ms. Brown has worked to help pass a variety of legislative solutions for
domestic violence. One of her most important projects was to lobby on behalf of the Violence Against Women Act.
Senator Arlen Spector of Pennsylvania contacted Ms. Brown and asked for her assistance on a portion of the
bill that was being stalled in committee in the U.S. Senate. With a potential slashing of its federal allocation
to domestic violence services, Denise Brown testified to the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee for increased
funding for the Violence Against Women Act. After her testimony, that portion of the bill's funding was increased
from eighteen million to thirty-two million dollars. U.S. Senators Biden and Hatch have cited Denise Brown as
"having done more for the issue of domestic violence than any other individual."
Denise Brown has made a life-long commitment to educate the public as well as improve the
quality of living for women and children who have been victims of domestic violence, She is
determined to banish the darkness and end the silence.
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