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legal/us/code/title-34/chapter-201/section-20104.md

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+type: "LegalText"
+title: "34 U.S.C. § 20104"
+description: "Child abuse prevention and treatment grants"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 34
+title_name: "CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT"
+chapter_number: "201"
+chapter_name: "VICTIM RIGHTS, COMPENSATION, AND ASSISTANCE"
+section: "20104"
+citation: "34 U.S.C. § 20104"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
+source_url: "https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/100/xml_usc34@119-100.zip"
+source_identifier: "/us/usc/t34/s20104"
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+tags: ["legal", "us-code"]
+---
+
+# 34 U.S.C. § 20104 - Child abuse prevention and treatment grants
+
+## Text
+
+Amounts made available by section 20101(d)(2) of this title for the purposes of this section shall be obligated and expended by the Secretary of Health and Human Services for grants under section 5106c 11 See References in Text note below. of title 42. Any portion of an amount which is not obligated by the Secretary by the end of the fiscal year in which funds are made available for allocation, shall be reallocated for award under section 20103(a) of this title, except that with respect to funds deposited during fiscal year 1986 and made available for obligation during fiscal year 1987, any unobligated portion of such amount shall remain available for obligation until September 30, 1988.
+
+(Pub. L. 98–473, title II, § 1404A, as added Pub. L. 99–401, title I, § 102(b)(3), Aug. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 905; amended Pub. L. 103–121, title I, § 110(b), Oct. 27, 1993, 107 Stat. 1164; Pub. L. 104–235, title I, § 113(b), Oct. 3, 1996, 110 Stat. 3079.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+References in TextSection 5106c of title 42, referred to in text, was in the original “section 109 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act”, meaning section 109 of Pub. L. 93–247, and was translated as reading section 107 of that act to reflect the probable intent of Congress and the renumbering of section 109 as section 107 by section 113(a)(1)(B) of Pub. L. 104–235, title I, Oct. 3, 1996, 110 Stat. 3079.
+
+Codification Section was formerly classified to section 10603a of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Some section numbers or references in amendment notes below reflect the classification of such sections or references prior to editorial reclassification.
+
+Amendments1996—Pub. L. 104–235 substituted “section 10601(d)(2) of this title” for “section 10601(d)(2)(D) and (d)(3) of this title.” and “section 5106c” for “section 5103(d)”. 1993—Pub. L. 103–121 substituted “section 10601(d)(2)(D) and (d)(3) of this title.” for “section 10601(d)(2) of this title”.

legal/us/code/title-34/chapter-201/section-20105.md

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+---
+type: "LegalText"
+title: "34 U.S.C. § 20105"
+description: "Compensation and assistance to victims of terrorism or mass violence"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 34
+title_name: "CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT"
+chapter_number: "201"
+chapter_name: "VICTIM RIGHTS, COMPENSATION, AND ASSISTANCE"
+section: "20105"
+citation: "34 U.S.C. § 20105"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
+source_url: "https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/100/xml_usc34@119-100.zip"
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+tags: ["legal", "us-code"]
+---
+
+# 34 U.S.C. § 20105 - Compensation and assistance to victims of terrorism or mass violence
+
+## Text
+
+(a) Victims of acts of terrorism outside the United States (1) In general The Director may make supplemental grants as provided in 20101(d)(5) 11 So in original. Probably should be preceded by “section”. of this title to States, victim service organizations, and public agencies (including Federal, State, or local governments) and nongovernmental organizations that provide assistance to victims of crime, which shall be used to provide emergency relief, including crisis response efforts, assistance, training, and technical assistance, and ongoing assistance, including during any investigation or prosecution, to victims of terrorist acts or mass violence occurring outside the United States.
+
+(2) Victim defined In this subsection, the term “victim”—
+
+(A) means a person who is a national of the United States or an officer or employee of the United States Government who is injured or killed as a result of a terrorist act or mass violence occurring outside the United States; and
+
+(B) in the case of a person described in subparagraph (A) who is less than 18 years of age, incompetent, incapacitated, or deceased, includes a family member or legal guardian of that person.
+
+(3) Rule of construction Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to allow the Director to make grants to any foreign power (as defined by section 1801(a) of title 50) or to any domestic or foreign organization operated for the purpose of engaging in any significant political or lobbying activities.
+
+(b) Victims of terrorism within the United States The Director may make supplemental grants as provided in section 20101(d)(5) of this title to States for eligible crime victim compensation and assistance programs, and to victim service organizations, public agencies (including Federal, State, or local governments) and nongovernmental organizations that provide assistance to victims of crime, which shall be used to provide emergency relief, including crisis response efforts, assistance, compensation, training and technical assistance, and ongoing assistance, including during any investigation or prosecution, to victims of terrorist acts or mass violence occurring within the United States.
+
+(Pub. L. 98–473, title II, § 1404B, as added Pub. L. 104–132, title II, § 232(a), Apr. 24, 1996, 110 Stat. 1243; amended Pub. L. 106–386, div. C, § 2003(a)(1), (4), Oct. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 1543, 1544; Pub. L. 107–56, title VI, § 624(a), (b), Oct. 26, 2001, 115 Stat. 373.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+Codification Section was formerly classified to section 10603b of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Some section numbers or references in amendment notes below reflect the classification of such sections or references prior to editorial reclassification.
+
+Amendments2001—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 107–56, § 624(b), struck out “who are not persons eligible for compensation under title VIII of the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986” before period at end. Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 107–56, § 624(a), amended heading and text of subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Director may make supplemental grants as provided in section 10601(d)(5) of this title to States for eligible crime victim compensation and assistance programs to provide emergency relief, including crisis response efforts, assistance, training, and technical assistance, for the benefit of victims of terrorist acts or mass violence occurring within the United States and may provide funding to United States Attorney’s Offices for use in coordination with State victim compensation and assistance efforts in providing emergency relief.” 2000—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 106–386, § 2003(a)(1), amended heading and text of subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Director may make supplemental grants as provided in section 10603(a) of this title to States to provide compensation and assistance to the residents of such States who, while outside of the territorial boundaries of the United States, are victims of a terrorist act or mass violence and are not persons eligible for compensation under title VIII of the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986.” Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 106–386, § 2003(a)(4), substituted “10601(d)(5) of this title” for “10603(d)(4)(B) of this title”.
+
+Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
+
+Effective Date of 2000 AmendmentPub. L. 106–386, div. C, § 2003(a)(2), Oct. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 1544, provided that: “The amendment made by this subsection [amending this section] shall apply to any terrorist act or mass violence occurring on or after December 21, 1988, with respect to which an investigation or prosecution was ongoing after April 24, 1996.”
+
+Administrative GuidelinesPub. L. 106–386, div. C, § 2003(a)(3), Oct. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 1544, provided that: “Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 28, 2000], the Director shall establish guidelines under section 1407(a) of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10604(a)) [now 34 U.S.C. 20110(a)] to specify the categories of organizations and agencies to which the Director may make grants under this subsection [amending this section and enacting provisions set out as a note under this section].”

legal/us/code/title-34/chapter-201/section-20106.md

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+---
+type: "LegalText"
+title: "34 U.S.C. § 20106"
+description: "Compensation to victims of international terrorism"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 34
+title_name: "CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT"
+chapter_number: "201"
+chapter_name: "VICTIM RIGHTS, COMPENSATION, AND ASSISTANCE"
+section: "20106"
+citation: "34 U.S.C. § 20106"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
+source_url: "https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/100/xml_usc34@119-100.zip"
+source_identifier: "/us/usc/t34/s20106"
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+confidence: "official"
+tags: ["legal", "us-code"]
+---
+
+# 34 U.S.C. § 20106 - Compensation to victims of international terrorism
+
+## Text
+
+(a) Definitions In this section:
+
+(1) International terrorism The term “international terrorism” has the meaning given the term in section 2331 of title 18.
+
+(2) National of the United States The term “national of the United States” has the meaning given the term in section 1101(a) of title 8.
+
+(3) Victim (A) In general The term “victim” means a person who—
+
+(i) suffered direct physical or emotional injury or death as a result of international terrorism occurring on or after October 23, 1983, with respect to which an investigation or civil or criminal prosecution was ongoing after April 24, 1996; and
+
+(ii) as of the date on which the international terrorism occurred, was a national of the United States or an officer or employee of the United States Government.
+
+(B) Incompetent, incapacitated, or deceased victims In the case of a victim who is less than 18 years of age, incompetent, incapacitated, or deceased, a family member or legal guardian of the victim may receive the compensation under this section on behalf of the victim.
+
+(C) Exception Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, in no event shall an individual who is criminally culpable for the terrorist act or mass violence receive any compensation under this section, either directly or on behalf of a victim.
+
+(b) Award of compensation The Director may use the emergency reserve referred to in section 20101(d)(5)(A) of this title to carry out a program to compensate victims of acts of international terrorism that occur outside the United States for expenses associated with that victimization. The amount of compensation awarded to a victim under this subsection shall be reduced by any amount that the victim received in connection with the same act of international terrorism under title VIII of the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986.
+
+(c) Annual report The Director shall annually submit to Congress a report on the status and activities of the program under this section, which report shall include—
+
+(1) an explanation of the procedures for filing and processing of applications for compensation;
+
+(2) a description of the procedures and policies instituted to promote public awareness about the program;
+
+(3) a complete statistical analysis of the victims assisted under the program, including—
+
+(A) the number of applications for compensation submitted;
+
+(B) the number of applications approved and the amount of each award;
+
+(C) the number of applications denied and the reasons for the denial;
+
+(D) the average length of time to process an application for compensation; and
+
+(E) the number of applications for compensation pending and the estimated future liability of the program; and
+
+(4) an analysis of future program needs and suggested program improvements.
+
+(Pub. L. 98–473, title II, § 1404C, as added Pub. L. 106–386, div. C, § 2003(c)(1), Oct. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 1544; amended Pub. L. 107–56, title VI, § 624(c), Oct. 26, 2001, 115 Stat. 373; Pub. L. 110–181, div. A, title X, § 1083(b)(4), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 342.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+References in TextThe Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986, referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L. 99–399, Aug. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 853. Title VIII of the Act, known as the “Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act”, enacted sections 5569 and 5570 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, sections 1051, 1095, and 2181 to 2185 of Title 10, Armed Forces, and sections 559 and 1013 of Title 37, Pay and Allowances of the Uniformed Services, amended section 6325 of Title 5, and enacted provisions set out as notes under section 5569 of Title 5, sections 1051, 1095, and 2181 of Title 10, and section 559 of Title 37. For complete classification of title VIII to the Code, see Short Title of 1986 Amendment note set out under section 5569 of Title 5 and Tables.
+
+Codification Section was formerly classified to section 10603c of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
+
+Amendments2008—Subsec. (a)(3)(A)(i). Pub. L. 110–181 substituted “October 23, 1983, with respect to which an investigation or civil or criminal” for “December 21, 1988 with respect to which an investigation or”. 2001—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 107–56 inserted at end “The amount of compensation awarded to a victim under this subsection shall be reduced by any amount that the victim received in connection with the same act of international terrorism under title VIII of the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986.”
+
+Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
+
+Effective Date of 2008 AmendmentFor applicability of amendments by Pub. L. 110–181 to pending cases, see section 1083(c) of Pub. L. 110–181, set out as an Effective Date note under section 1605A of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.

legal/us/code/title-34/chapter-201/section-20107.md

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+---
+type: "LegalText"
+title: "34 U.S.C. § 20107"
+description: "Crime victims legal assistance grants"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 34
+title_name: "CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT"
+chapter_number: "201"
+chapter_name: "VICTIM RIGHTS, COMPENSATION, AND ASSISTANCE"
+section: "20107"
+citation: "34 U.S.C. § 20107"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
+source_url: "https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/100/xml_usc34@119-100.zip"
+source_identifier: "/us/usc/t34/s20107"
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+retrieved_at: "2026-07-04"
+confidence: "official"
+tags: ["legal", "us-code"]
+---
+
+# 34 U.S.C. § 20107 - Crime victims legal assistance grants
+
+## Text
+
+(a) In general The Director may make grants as provided in section 20103(c)(1)(A) of this title to State, tribal, and local prosecutors’ offices, law enforcement agencies, courts, jails, and correctional institutions, and to qualified public and private entities, to develop, establish, and maintain programs for the enforcement of crime victims’ rights as provided in law.
+
+(b) Prohibition Grant amounts under this section may not be used to bring a cause of action for damages.
+
+(c) False Claims Act Notwithstanding any other provision of law, amounts collected pursuant to sections 3729 through 3731 of title 31 (commonly known as the “False Claims Act”) may be used for grants under this section, subject to appropriation.
+
+(Pub. L. 98–473, title II, § 1404D, as added Pub. L. 108–405, title I, § 103(a), Oct. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2264.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+Codification Section was formerly classified to section 10603d of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.

legal/us/code/title-34/chapter-201/section-20108.md

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+type: "LegalText"
+title: "34 U.S.C. § 20108"
+description: "Crime victims notification grants"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 34
+title_name: "CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT"
+chapter_number: "201"
+chapter_name: "VICTIM RIGHTS, COMPENSATION, AND ASSISTANCE"
+section: "20108"
+citation: "34 U.S.C. § 20108"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
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+retrieved_at: "2026-07-04"
+confidence: "official"
+tags: ["legal", "us-code"]
+---
+
+# 34 U.S.C. § 20108 - Crime victims notification grants
+
+## Text
+
+(a) In general The Director may make grants as provided in section 20103(c)(1)(A) of this title to State, tribal, and local prosecutors’ offices, law enforcement agencies, courts, jails, and correctional institutions, and to qualified public or private entities, to develop and implement state-of-the-art systems for notifying victims of crime of important dates and developments relating to the criminal proceedings at issue in a timely and efficient manner, provided that the jurisdiction has laws substantially equivalent to the provisions of chapter 237 of title 18.
+
+(b) Integration of systems Systems developed and implemented under this section may be integrated with existing case management systems operated by the recipient of the grant.
+
+(c) Authorization of appropriations In addition to funds made available under section 20101(d) of this title, there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section—
+
+(1) $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2005; and
+
+(2) $5,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009.
+
+(d) False Claims Act Notwithstanding any other provision of law, amounts collected pursuant to sections 3729 through 3731 of title 31 (commonly known as the “False Claims Act”) may be used for grants under this section, subject to appropriation.
+
+(Pub. L. 98–473, title II, § 1404E, as added Pub. L. 108–405, title I, § 103(c), Oct. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2265.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+Codification Section was formerly classified to section 10603e of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.

legal/us/code/title-34/chapter-201/section-20109.md

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+---
+type: "LegalText"
+title: "34 U.S.C. § 20109"
+description: "Sexual assault survivors’ notification grants"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 34
+title_name: "CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT"
+chapter_number: "201"
+chapter_name: "VICTIM RIGHTS, COMPENSATION, AND ASSISTANCE"
+section: "20109"
+citation: "34 U.S.C. § 20109"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
+source_url: "https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/100/xml_usc34@119-100.zip"
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+retrieved_at: "2026-07-04"
+confidence: "official"
+tags: ["legal", "us-code"]
+---
+
+# 34 U.S.C. § 20109 - Sexual assault survivors’ notification grants
+
+## Text
+
+(a) In general The Attorney General may make grants as provided in section 20103(c)(1)(A) of this title to States to develop and disseminate to entities described in subsection (c)(1) of this section written notice of applicable rights and policies for sexual assault survivors.
+
+(b) Notification of rights Each recipient of a grant awarded under subsection (a) shall make its best effort to ensure that each entity described in subsection (c)(1) provides individuals who identify as a survivor of a sexual assault, and who consent to receiving such information, with written notice of applicable rights and policies regarding—
+
+(1) the right not to be charged fees for or otherwise prevented from pursuing a sexual assault evidence collection kit;
+
+(2) the right to have a sexual assault medical forensic examination regardless of whether the survivor reports to or cooperates with law enforcement;
+
+(3) the availability of a sexual assault advocate;
+
+(4) the availability of protective orders and policies related to their enforcement;
+
+(5) policies regarding the storage, preservation, and disposal of sexual assault evidence collection kits;
+
+(6) the process, if any, to request preservation of sexual assault evidence collection kits or the probative evidence from such kits; and
+
+(7) the availability of victim compensation and restitution.
+
+(c) Dissemination of written notice Each recipient of a grant awarded under subsection (a) shall—
+
+(1) provide the written notice described in subsection (b) to medical centers, hospitals, forensic examiners, sexual assault service providers, State and local law enforcement agencies, and any other State agency or department reasonably likely to serve sexual assault survivors; and
+
+(2) make the written notice described in subsection (b) publicly available on the Internet website of the attorney general of the State.
+
+(d) Provision to promote compliance The Attorney General may provide such technical assistance and guidance as necessary to help recipients meet the requirements of this section.
+
+(e) Integration of systems Any system developed and implemented under this section may be integrated with an existing case management system operated by the recipient of the grant if the system meets the requirements listed in this section.
+
+(Pub. L. 98–473, title II, § 1404F, as added Pub. L. 114–236, § 3, Oct. 7, 2016, 130 Stat. 967.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+Codification Section was formerly classified to section 10603f of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.

legal/us/code/title-34/chapter-201/section-20110.md

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+title_name: "CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT"
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+section: "20110"
+citation: "34 U.S.C. § 20110"
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+
+# 34 U.S.C. § 20110 - Administrative provisions
+
+## Text
+
+(a) Authority of Director to establish rules and regulations The Director may establish such rules, regulations, guidelines, and procedures as are necessary to carry out any function of the Director under this subchapter.
+
+(b) Recordkeeping Each recipient of sums under this subchapter shall keep such records as the Director shall prescribe, including records that fully disclose the amount and disposition by such recipient of such sums, the total cost of the undertaking for which such sums are used, and that portion of the cost of the undertaking supplied by other sources, and such other records as will facilitate an effective audit.
+
+(c) Access of Director to books and records for purpose of audit and examination The Director shall have access, for purpose of audit and examination, to any books, documents, papers, and records of the recipient of sums under this subchapter that, in the opinion of the Director, may be related to the expenditure of funds received under this subchapter.
+
+(d) Revealing research or statistical information; prohibition; immunity from legal proceedings; permission; admission of information as evidence Except as otherwise provided by Federal law, no officer or employee of the Federal Government, and no recipient of sums under this subchapter, shall use or reveal any research or statistical information furnished under this subchapter by any person and identifiable to any specific private person for any purpose other than the purpose for which such information was obtained in accordance with this subchapter. Such information, and any copy of such information, shall be immune from legal process and shall not, without the consent of the person furnishing such information, be admitted as evidence or used for any purpose in any action, suit, or other judicial, legislative, or administrative proceeding.
+
+(e) Discrimination prohibited No person shall on the ground of race, color, religion, national origin, handicap, or sex be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, subjected to discrimination under, or denied employment in connection with, any undertaking funded in whole or in part with sums made available under this subchapter.
+
+(f) Failure to comply with provisions; notice and hearing; power of Director If, after reasonable notice and opportunity for a hearing on the record, the Director finds that a State has failed to comply substantially with any provision of this subchapter or a rule, regulation, guideline, or procedure issued under this subchapter, or an application submitted in accordance with this subchapter or the provisions of any other applicable law, the Director shall—
+
+(1) terminate payments to such State;
+
+(2) suspend payments to such State until the Director is satisfied that such noncompliance has ended; or
+
+(3) take such other action as the Director deems appropriate.
+
+(g) Report The Director shall, on December 31, 1990, and on June 30 every two years thereafter, report to the President and to the Congress on the revenue derived from each source described in section 20101 of this title and on the effectiveness of the activities supported under this subchapter. The Director may include in such report recommendations for legislation to improve this subchapter.
+
+(h) Maintenance of effort Each entity receiving sums made available under this subchapter for administrative purposes shall certify that such sums will not be used to supplant State or local funds, but will be used to increase the amount of such funds that would, in the absence of Federal funds, be made available for these purposes.
+
+(Pub. L. 98–473, title II, § 1407, Oct. 12, 1984, 98 Stat. 2176; Pub. L. 99–646, § 48, Nov. 10, 1986, 100 Stat. 3605; Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, § 7123(b)(10)–(14), Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4421, 4422; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXIII, §§ 230206, 230207, Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2080; Pub. L. 104–294, title VI, § 604(b)(9), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3507.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+References in TextThis subchapter, referred to in subsec. (h), was in the original “this Act”, and was translated as reading “this chapter”, meaning chapter XIV of title II of Pub. L. 98–473, to reflect the probable intent of Congress, and subsequently was translated as “this subchapter” after chapter 112 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, was editorially reclassified as this subchapter.
+
+Codification Section was formerly classified to section 10604 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section. Some section numbers or references in amendment notes below reflect the classification of such sections or references prior to editorial reclassification.
+
+Amendments1996—Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 104–294 amended directory language of Pub. L. 103–322, § 230207. See 1994 Amendment note below. 1994—Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 103–322, § 230207, as amended by Pub. L. 104–294, substituted “and on June 30 every two years thereafter” for “and on December 31 every 2 years thereafter”. Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 103–322, § 230206, added subsec. (h). 1988—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 100–690, § 7123(b)(10), substituted “Director” for “Attorney General” in two places and “under this chapter” for “under this chapter and may delegate to any officer or employee of the Department of Justice any such function as the Attorney General deems appropriate”. Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 100–690, § 7123(b)(11), substituted “Director” for “Attorney General”. Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 100–690, § 7123(b)(12), which directed substitution of “Director” for “Attorney General or any duly authorized representative of the Attorney General”, was executed by making substitution in two places. Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 100–690, § 7123(b)(13), substituted “Director” for “Attorney General” two places in introductory provisions and in pars. (2) and (3). Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 100–690, § 7123(b)(14), substituted “Director” for “Attorney General” in two places and “on December 31, 1990, and on December 31 every 2 years thereafter” for “no later than December 31, 1987”. 1986—Subsecs. (g), (h). Pub. L. 99–646 redesignated subsec. (h) as (g) and substituted “1402”, which was translated as “section 10601 of this title” for “1302”, which had been editorially translated as “section 10601 of this title”, thereby requiring no change in text.
+
+Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
+
+Effective Date of 1996 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 104–294 effective Sept. 13, 1994, see section 604(d) of Pub. L. 104–294, set out as a note under section 13 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.
+
+Effective Date of 1988 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 100–690 not applicable with respect to a State compensation program that was an eligible State crime victim compensation program on Nov. 18, 1988, until Oct. 1, 1991, see section 7129 of Pub. L. 100–690, as amended, set out as a note under section 20101 of this title.

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+type: "LegalText"
+title: "34 U.S.C. § 20111"
+description: "Establishment of Office for Victims of Crime"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 34
+title_name: "CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT"
+chapter_number: "201"
+chapter_name: "VICTIM RIGHTS, COMPENSATION, AND ASSISTANCE"
+section: "20111"
+citation: "34 U.S.C. § 20111"
+status: "current"
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+release_date: "2026-06-26"
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+---
+
+# 34 U.S.C. § 20111 - Establishment of Office for Victims of Crime
+
+## Text
+
+(a) Office established within Department of Justice There is established within the Department of Justice an Office for Victims of Crime (hereinafter in this subchapter referred to as the “Office”).
+
+(b) Appointment of Director; authority; restrictions The Office shall be headed by a Director (referred to in this subchapter as the “Director”), who shall be appointed by the President. The Director shall report to the Attorney General through the Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs and shall have final authority for all grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts awarded by the Office. The Director shall not engage in any employment other than that of serving as the Director, nor shall the Director hold any office in, or act in any capacity for, any organization, agency, or institution with which the Office makes any contract or other agreement under this subchapter.11 See References in Text note below.
+
+(c) Duties of Director The Director shall have the following duties:
+
+(1) Administering funds made available by section 20101 of this title.
+
+(2) Providing funds to eligible States pursuant to sections 20102 and 20103 of this title.
+
+(3) Establishing programs in accordance with section 20103(c) of this title on terms and conditions determined by the Director to be consistent with that subsection.
+
+(4) Cooperating with and providing technical assistance to States, units of local government, and other public and private organizations or international agencies involved in activities related to crime victims.
+
+(5) Such other functions as the Attorney General may delegate.
+
+(Pub. L. 98–473, title II, § 1411, as added Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, § 7123(a), Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4420; amended Pub. L. 112–166, § 2(h)(5), Aug. 10, 2012, 126 Stat. 1285.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+References in TextThis subchapter, the last place it appears in subsec. (b), was in the original “this part”, which has been translated as reading in the original “this chapter” meaning chapter XIV of title II of Pub. L. 98–473 to reflect the probable intent of Congress because chapter XIV of title II of Pub. L. 98–473, which comprises this subchapter, does not contain parts.
+
+Codification Section was formerly classified to section 10605 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
+
+Amendments2012—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 112–166 struck out “, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate” before period at end of first sentence.
+
+Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
+
+Effective Date of 2012 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 112–166 effective 60 days after Aug. 10, 2012, and applicable to appointments made on and after that effective date, including any nomination pending in the Senate on that date, see section 6(a) of Pub. L. 112–166, set out as a note under section 113 of Title 6, Domestic Security.
+
+Effective DateSection not applicable with respect to a State compensation program that was an eligible State crime victim compensation program on Nov. 18, 1988, until Oct. 1, 1991, see section 7129 of Pub. L. 100–690, as amended, set out as an Effective Date of 1988 Amendment note under section 20101 of this title.

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+type: "LegalText"
+title: "34 U.S.C. § 20122"
+description: "Education, training, and enhanced services to end violence against and abuse of individuals with disabilities and Deaf people"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 34
+title_name: "CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT"
+chapter_number: "201"
+chapter_name: "VICTIM RIGHTS, COMPENSATION, AND ASSISTANCE"
+section: "20122"
+citation: "34 U.S.C. § 20122"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
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+
+# 34 U.S.C. § 20122 - Education, training, and enhanced services to end violence against and abuse of individuals with disabilities and Deaf people
+
+## Text
+
+(a) In general The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, may award grants to eligible entities—
+
+(1) to provide training, consultation, and information on domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, sexual assault, and abuse by caregivers against individuals with disabilities (as defined in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102)) and Deaf people; and
+
+(2) to enhance direct services to such individuals.
+
+(b) Use of funds Grants awarded under this section shall be used—
+
+(1) to provide personnel, training, technical assistance, advocacy, intervention, risk reduction (including using evidence-based indicators to assess the risk of domestic and dating violence homicide) and prevention of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault against individuals with disabilities and Deaf people;
+
+(2) to conduct outreach activities to ensure that individuals with disabilities and Deaf people who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault receive appropriate assistance;
+
+(3) to conduct cross-training for victim service organizations, governmental agencies, courts, law enforcement and other first responders, and nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations serving individuals with disabilities about risk reduction, intervention, prevention and the nature of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault for individuals with disabilities and Deaf people;
+
+(4) to provide technical assistance to assist with modifications to existing policies, protocols, and procedures to ensure equal access to the services, programs, and activities of victim service providers for individuals with disabilities and Deaf people;
+
+(5) to provide training and technical assistance on the requirements of shelters and victim service providers under Federal antidiscrimination laws, including—
+
+(A) the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 [42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.]; and
+
+(B) section 794 of title 29;
+
+(6) to modify facilities, purchase equipment, and provide personnel so that shelters and victim service organizations can accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities and Deaf people;
+
+(7) to provide advocacy and intervention services for individuals with disabilities and Deaf people who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault; or
+
+(8) to develop model programs to enhance the capacity of organizations serving individuals with disabilities and Deaf people who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
+
+(c) Eligible entities (1) In general An entity shall be eligible to receive a grant under this section if the entity is—
+
+(A) a State;
+
+(B) a unit of local government;
+
+(C) an Indian tribal government or tribal organization; or
+
+(D) a victim service provider, such as a State or tribal domestic violence or sexual assault coalition or a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization serving individuals with disabilities and Deaf people.
+
+(2) Limitation A grant awarded for the purpose described in subsection (b)(8) shall only be awarded to an eligible agency (as defined in section 796f–5 11 See References in Text note below. of title 29).
+
+(d) Underserved populations In awarding grants under this section, the Director shall ensure that the needs of underserved populations are being addressed.
+
+(e) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027 to carry out this section.
+
+(Pub. L. 106–386, div. B, title IV, § 1402, Oct. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 1513; Pub. L. 109–162, title II, § 204(a), Jan. 5, 2006, 119 Stat. 3000; Pub. L. 113–4, title II, § 203, Mar. 7, 2013, 127 Stat. 82; Pub. L. 117–103, div. W, title II, § 203, Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 857.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+References in TextThe Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, referred to in subsec. (b)(5)(A), is Pub. L. 101–336, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 327, which is classified principally to chapter 126 (§ 12101 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 12101 of Title 42 and Tables. Section 796f–5 of title 29, referred to in subsec. (c)(2), was in the original “section 410 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 796f–5)” and was translated as meaning section 726 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
+
+Codification Section was formerly classified to section 3796gg–7 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
+
+Amendments2022—Pub. L. 117–103, § 203(1), substituted “individuals with disabilities and Deaf people” for “women with disabilities” in section catchline. Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 117–103, § 203(2), substituted “sexual assault, and abuse by caregivers” for “and sexual assault” and inserted “and Deaf people” after “with disabilities (as defined in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102))”. Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 117–103, § 203(3)(A), substituted “individuals with disabilities and Deaf people” for “disabled individuals” wherever appearing. Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 117–103, § 203(3)(B), inserted “and other first responders” after “law enforcement”. Subsec. (b)(8). Pub. L. 117–103, § 203(3)(C), substituted “to enhance the capacity of” for “providing advocacy and intervention services within”. Subsec. (c)(1)(D). Pub. L. 117–103, § 203(4), substituted “individuals with disabilities and Deaf people” for “disabled individuals”. Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 117–103, § 203(5), substituted “$15,000,000” for “$9,000,000” and “2023 through 2027” for “2014 through 2018”. 2013—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 113–4, § 203(1)(A), inserted “(including using evidence-based indicators to assess the risk of domestic and dating violence homicide)” after “risk reduction”. Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 113–4, § 203(1)(B), substituted “victim service providers” for “victim service organizations”. Subsec. (b)(5). Pub. L. 113–4, § 203(1)(C), substituted “victim service providers” for “victim services organizations” in introductory provisions. Subsec. (c)(1)(D). Pub. L. 113–4, § 203(2), substituted “victim service provider, such as a State or tribal” for “nonprofit and nongovernmental victim services organization, such as a State”. Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 113–4, § 203(3), substituted “$9,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018” for “$10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2007 through 2011”. 2006—Pub. L. 109–162 substituted “Education, training, and enhanced services to end violence against and abuse of women with disabilities” for “Education and training to end violence against and abuse of women with disabilities” in section catchline and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text consisted of subsecs. (a) to (d) relating to award of grants to provide education and technical assistance for the purpose of providing training, consultation, and information on domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault against women who are individuals with disabilities and authorized appropriations for fiscal years 2001 through 2005.
+
+Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
+
+Effective Date of 2022 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 117–103 not effective until Oct. 1 of the first fiscal year beginning after Mar. 15, 2022, see section 4(a) of div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6851 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade.
+
+Effective Date of 2013 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 113–4 not effective until the beginning of the fiscal year following Mar. 7, 2013, see section 4 of Pub. L. 113–4, set out as a note under section 2261 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.
+
+Effective Date of 2006 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 109–162 not effective until the beginning of fiscal year 2007, see section 4 of Pub. L. 109–162, set out as a note under section 10261 of this title.
+
+Definitions For definitions of terms used in this section, see section 1002 of Pub. L. 106–386, set out as a note under section 10447 of this title.

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+title: "34 U.S.C. § 20123"
+description: "Grants for outreach and services to underserved populations"
+jurisdiction: "us"
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+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 34
+title_name: "CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT"
+chapter_number: "201"
+chapter_name: "VICTIM RIGHTS, COMPENSATION, AND ASSISTANCE"
+section: "20123"
+citation: "34 U.S.C. § 20123"
+status: "current"
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+
+# 34 U.S.C. § 20123 - Grants for outreach and services to underserved populations
+
+## Text
+
+(a) Grants authorized (1) In general Of the amounts appropriated under the grant programs identified in paragraph (2), the Attorney General shall take 2 percent of such appropriated amounts and combine them to award grants to eligible entities described in subsection (b) of this section to develop and implement outreach strategies targeted at adult or youth victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking in underserved populations and to provide victim services to meet the needs of adult and youth victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in underserved populations. The requirements of the grant programs identified in paragraph (2) shall not apply to this grant program.
+
+(2) Programs covered The programs covered by paragraph (1) are the programs carried out under the following provisions:
+
+(A) Section 10441 of this title (Grants to Combat Violent Crimes Against Women).
+
+(B) Section 10461 of this title (Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders Program).
+
+(b) Eligible entities Eligible entities under this section are—
+
+(1) population specific organizations that have demonstrated experience and expertise in providing population specific services in the relevant underserved communities, or population specific organizations working in partnership with a victim service provider or domestic violence or sexual assault coalition;
+
+(2) victim service providers offering population specific services for a specific underserved population; or
+
+(3) victim service providers working in partnership with a national, State, tribal, Native Hawaiian, or local organization that has demonstrated experience and expertise in providing population specific services in the relevant underserved population.
+
+(c) Planning grants The Attorney General may use up to 25 percent of funds available under this section to make one-time planning grants to eligible entities to support the planning and development of specially designed and targeted programs for adult and youth victims in one or more underserved populations, including—
+
+(1) identifying, building and strengthening partnerships with potential collaborators within underserved populations, Federal, State, tribal, territorial or local government entities, and public and private organizations;
+
+(2) conducting a needs assessment of the community and the targeted underserved population or populations to determine what the barriers are to service access and what factors contribute to those barriers, using input from the targeted underserved population or populations;
+
+(3) identifying promising prevention, outreach and intervention strategies for victims from a targeted underserved population or populations; and
+
+(4) developing a plan, with the input of the targeted underserved population or populations, for implementing prevention, outreach and intervention strategies to address the barriers to accessing services, promoting community engagement in the prevention of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking within the targeted underserved populations, and evaluating the program.
+
+(d) Implementation grants The Attorney General shall make grants to eligible entities for the purpose of providing or enhancing population specific outreach and services to adult and youth victims in one or more underserved populations, including—
+
+(1) working with Federal, State, tribal, territorial and local governments, agencies, and organizations to develop or enhance population specific services;
+
+(2) strengthening the capacity of underserved populations to provide population specific services;
+
+(3) strengthening the capacity of traditional victim service providers to provide population specific services;
+
+(4) strengthening the response of criminal and civil justice interventions by providing population-specific training for law enforcement, prosecutors, judges and other court personnel on domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking in underserved populations;
+
+(5) working in cooperation with an underserved population to develop and implement outreach, education, prevention, and intervention strategies that highlight available resources and the specific issues faced by victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking from underserved populations;
+
+(6) developing, enlarging, or strengthening culturally specific programs and projects to provide culturally specific services regarding responses to, and prevention of, female genital mutilation and cutting; or
+
+(7) strengthening the response of social and human services by providing population-specific training for service providers on domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking in underserved populations.
+
+(e) Application An eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Director of the Office on Violence Against Women at such time, in such form, and in such manner as the Director may prescribe.
+
+(f) Reports Each eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall submit to the Director of the Office on Violence Against Women a report that describes the activities carried out with grant funds.
+
+(g) Authorization of appropriations In addition to the funds identified in subsection (a)(1), there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $6,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
+
+(h) Definitions and grant conditions In this section the definitions and grant conditions in section 12291 of this title shall apply.
+
+(Pub. L. 109–162, title I, § 120, Jan. 5, 2006, 119 Stat. 2990; Pub. L. 109–271, §§ 1(c)(2), 2(h), Aug. 12, 2006, 120 Stat. 750, 752; Pub. L. 113–4, title I, § 108, Mar. 7, 2013, 127 Stat. 78; Pub. L. 117–103, div. W, title I, § 105, Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 851.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+Codification Section was formerly classified to section 14045 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
+
+Amendments2022—Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 117–103, § 105(1), inserted “Native Hawaiian,” before “or local organization”. Subsec. (d)(4). Pub. L. 117–103, § 105(2)(A)(i), (ii), substituted “response” for “effectiveness” and inserted “population-specific” before “training”. Subsec. (d)(6), (7). Pub. L. 117–103, § 105(2)(A)(iii), (B), (C), added pars. (6) and (7). Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 117–103, § 105(3), substituted “$6,000,000” for “$2,000,000” and “2023 through 2027” for “2014 through 2018”. 2013—Pub. L. 113–4 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to grants for outreach to underserved populations. 2006—Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 109–271, § 2(h), struck out “, every 18 months,” after “Office of Violence Against Women”. Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 109–271, § 1(c)(2), added subsec. (i).
+
+Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
+
+Effective Date of 2022 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 117–103 not effective until Oct. 1 of the first fiscal year beginning after Mar. 15, 2022, see section 4(a) of div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6851 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade.
+
+Effective Date of 2013 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 113–4 not effective until the beginning of the fiscal year following Mar. 7, 2013, see section 4 of Pub. L. 113–4, set out as a note under section 2261 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.

legal/us/code/title-34/chapter-201/section-20124.md

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+type: "LegalText"
+title: "34 U.S.C. § 20124"
+description: "Enhancing culturally specific services for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 34
+title_name: "CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT"
+chapter_number: "201"
+chapter_name: "VICTIM RIGHTS, COMPENSATION, AND ASSISTANCE"
+section: "20124"
+citation: "34 U.S.C. § 20124"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
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+---
+
+# 34 U.S.C. § 20124 - Enhancing culturally specific services for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking
+
+## Text
+
+(a) Establishment (1) In general Of the amounts appropriated under certain grant programs identified in paragraph (2), the Attorney General, through the Director of the Office on Violence Against Women (referred to in this section as the “Director”), shall take 15 percent of such appropriated amounts for the program under paragraph (2)(A) and 5 percent of such appropriated amounts for the programs under subparagraphs (B) through (E) of paragraph (2) and combine them to establish a new grant program to enhance culturally specific services for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Grants made under this new program shall be administered by the Director. The requirements of the grant programs identified in paragraph (2) shall not apply to this new grant program.
+
+(2) Programs covered The programs covered by paragraph (1) are the programs carried out under the following provisions:
+
+(A) Section 10461 of this title (Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders).
+
+(B) Section 20121 of this title 11 See References in Text note below. (Legal Assistance for Victims).
+
+(C) Section 12341 of this title (Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, and Child Abuse Enforcement Assistance).
+
+(D) Section 14041a of title 42 (Enhanced Training and Services to End Violence Against Women Later in Life).1
+
+(E) Section 20122 of this title (Education, Training, and Enhanced Services to End Violence Against and Abuse of Women with Disabilities).
+
+(3) Additional authorization of appropriations In addition to the amounts made available under paragraph (1), there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
+
+(4) Distribution (A) In general Of the total amount available for grants under this section, not less than 40 percent of such funds shall be allocated for programs or projects that meaningfully address non-intimate partner relationship sexual assault.
+
+(B) Alternative allocation Notwithstanding 12291(b)(11) 22 So in original. Probably should be preceded by “section”. of this title, the Director may allocate a portion of funds described in subparagraph (A) to enhanced technical assistance relating to non-intimate partner sexual assault if the Office on Violence Against Women does not receive sufficient qualified applications proposing to address non-intimate partner relationship sexual assault.
+
+(b) Purpose of program and grants (1) General program purpose The purpose of the program required by this section is to promote:
+
+(A) The maintenance and replication of existing successful services in domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking community-based programs providing culturally specific services and other resources.
+
+(B) The development of innovative culturally specific strategies and projects to enhance access to services and resources for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking who face obstacles to using more traditional services and resources.
+
+(2) Purposes for which grants may be used The Director shall make grants to community-based programs for the purpose of enhancing culturally specific services for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Grants under the program shall support community-based efforts to address distinctive cultural responses to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, including—
+
+(A) working with State and local governments and social service agencies to develop and enhance effective strategies to provide culturally specific services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking;
+
+(B) increasing communities’ capacity to provide culturally specific resources and support for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking crimes and their families;
+
+(C) strengthening criminal justice interventions, by providing training for law enforcement, prosecution, courts, probation, and correctional facilities on culturally specific responses to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking;
+
+(D) enhancing traditional services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking through the leadership of culturally specific programs offering services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking;
+
+(E) working in cooperation with the community to develop education and prevention strategies highlighting culturally specific issues and resources regarding victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking;
+
+(F) providing culturally specific programs for children exposed to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking;
+
+(G) providing culturally specific resources and services that address the safety, economic, housing, and workplace needs of victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, including emergency assistance; or
+
+(H) examining the dynamics of culture and its impact on victimization and healing.
+
+(3) Technical assistance and training The Director shall provide technical assistance and training to grantees of this and other programs under this Act regarding the development and provision of effective culturally specific community-based services by entering into cooperative agreements or contracts with an organization or organizations having a demonstrated expertise in and whose primary purpose is addressing the development and provision of culturally specific community-based services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Not less than 1 such organization shall have demonstrated expertise primarily in domestic violence services, and not less than 1 such organization shall have demonstrated expertise primarily in non-intimate partner sexual assault services.
+
+(c) Eligible entities Eligible entities for grants under this Section 33 So in original. Probably should not be capitalized. include—
+
+(1) community-based programs whose primary purpose is providing culturally specific services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking; and
+
+(2) community-based programs whose primary purpose is providing culturally specific services who can partner with a program having demonstrated expertise in serving victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
+
+(d) Reporting The Director shall issue a biennial report on the distribution of funding under this section, the progress made in replicating and supporting increased services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking who face obstacles to using more traditional services and resources, and the types of culturally accessible programs, strategies, technical assistance, and training developed or enhanced through this program.
+
+(e) Evaluation The Director shall award a contract or cooperative agreement to evaluate programs under this section to an entity with the demonstrated expertise in and primary goal of providing enhanced cultural access to services and resources for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking who face obstacles to using more traditional services and resources.
+
+(f) Non-exclusivity Nothing in this Section 3 shall be interpreted to exclude culturally specific community-based programs from applying to other grant programs authorized under this Act.
+
+(g) Definitions and grant conditions In this section the definitions and grant conditions in section 12291 of this title shall apply.
+
+(Pub. L. 109–162, title I, § 121, Jan. 5, 2006, 119 Stat. 2991; Pub. L. 109–271, §§ 1(c)(3), 2(k), Aug. 12, 2006, 120 Stat. 751, 753; Pub. L. 113–4, title I, § 109, Mar. 7, 2013, 127 Stat. 80; Pub. L. 117–103, div. W, title I, § 108, title IX, § 901(e), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 852, 911.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+References in TextSection 20121 of this title, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(B), was in the original “Section 14201 of division B of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 3796gg–6)”, which was translated as meaning “Section 1201 of division B of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 3796gg–6)”, which is section 1201 of title II of div. B of Pub. L. 106–386, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. Section 1201 of title II of div. B of Pub. L. 106–386 was classified as section 3796gg–6 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as section 20121 of this title. The parenthetical reference “(Enhanced Training and Services to End Violence Against Women Later in Life)” appearing after “Section 14041a of title 42” in subsec. (a)(2)(D), probably should be “(Enhanced Training and Services to End Violence Against and Abuse of Women Later in Life)”. Section 14041a of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, was omitted in the general amendment of Part G of subchapter III of chapter 136 of Title 42 by Pub. L. 113–4, title II, § 204(a), Mar. 7, 2013, 127 Stat. 82. This Act, referred to in subsecs. (b)(3) and (f), is Pub. L. 109–162, Jan. 5, 2006, 119 Stat. 2960, known as the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 2006 Act note set out under section 10101 of this title and Tables.
+
+Codification Section was formerly classified to section 14045a of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
+
+Amendments2022—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 117–103, § 901(e), substituted “the Office on Violence Against Women” for “the Violence Against Women Office”. Pub. L. 117–103, § 108(1)(A)(ii), substituted “shall take 15 percent of such appropriated amounts for the program under paragraph (2)(A) and 5 percent of such appropriated amounts for the programs under subparagraphs (B) through (E) of paragraph (2)” for “shall take 5 percent of such appropriated amounts”. Pub. L. 117–103, § 108(1)(A)(i), which directed substitution of “paragraph (2)” for “paragraph (a)(2) of this subsection”, was executed by making the substitution for “paragraph (a)(2) of this Section”, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. Subsec. (a)(3), (4). Pub. L. 117–103, § 108(1)(B), added pars. (3) and (4). Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 117–103, § 108(2), inserted at end “Not less than 1 such organization shall have demonstrated expertise primarily in domestic violence services, and not less than 1 such organization shall have demonstrated expertise primarily in non-intimate partner sexual assault services.” Subsecs. (e) to (h). Pub. L. 117–103, § 108(3), (4), redesignated subsecs. (f) to (h) as (e) to (g), respectively, and struck out former subsec. (e). Prior to amendment, text of subsec. (e) read as follows: “The Director shall award grants for a 2-year period, with a possible extension of another 2 years to implement projects under the grant.” 2013—Pub. L. 113–4, § 109(1)–(3), struck out “and linguistically” after “culturally” in section catchline and wherever appearing in text and struck out “and linguistic” after “cultural” in subsecs. (b)(2) and (f). Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 113–4, § 109(4), added par. (2) and struck out former par. (2) which related to covered programs. Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 113–4, § 109(5), struck out “linguistic and” before “culturally”. 2006—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 109–271, § 2(k)(1), inserted “The requirements of the grant programs identified in paragraph (2) shall not apply to this new grant program.” at end. Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 109–271, § 2(k)(2), which directed substituting “, including—” and subpars. (A) to (H) for the period, was executed by making the substitution for the period at the end to reflect the probable intent of Congress. Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 109–271, § 1(c)(3), added subsec. (h).
+
+Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
+
+Effective Date of 2022 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 117–103 not effective until Oct. 1 of the first fiscal year beginning after Mar. 15, 2022, see section 4(a) of div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6851 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade.
+
+Effective Date of 2013 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 113–4 not effective until the beginning of the fiscal year following Mar. 7, 2013, see section 4 of Pub. L. 113–4, set out as a note under section 2261 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.
+
+Effective DateSection not effective until the beginning of fiscal year 2007, see section 4 of Pub. L. 109–162, set out as an Effective Date of 2006 Amendment note under section 10261 of this title.

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+type: "LegalText"
+title: "34 U.S.C. § 20126"
+description: "Consultation"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 34
+title_name: "CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT"
+chapter_number: "201"
+chapter_name: "VICTIM RIGHTS, COMPENSATION, AND ASSISTANCE"
+section: "20126"
+citation: "34 U.S.C. § 20126"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
+source_url: "https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/100/xml_usc34@119-100.zip"
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+tags: ["legal", "us-code"]
+---
+
+# 34 U.S.C. § 20126 - Consultation
+
+## Text
+
+(a) In general The Attorney General shall conduct annual consultations with Indian tribal governments concerning the Federal administration of tribal funds and programs established under this Act, the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (title IV of Public Law 103–322; 108 Stat. 1902), the Violence Against Women Act of 2000 (division B of Public Law 106–386; 114 Stat. 1491), and the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013.
+
+(b) Recommendations During consultations under subsection (a), the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Attorney General shall solicit recommendations from Indian tribes concerning—
+
+(1) administering tribal funds and programs;
+
+(2) enhancing the safety of Indian women from domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, homicide, stalking, and sex trafficking;
+
+(3) strengthening the Federal response to such violent crimes; and
+
+(4) improving access to local, regional, State, and Federal crime information databases and criminal justice information systems.
+
+(c) Annual report The Attorney General shall submit to Congress an annual report on the annual consultations required under subsection (a) that—
+
+(1) contains the recommendations made under subsection (b) by Indian tribes during the year covered by the report;
+
+(2) describes actions taken during the year covered by the report to respond to recommendations made under subsection (b) during the year or a previous year; and
+
+(3) describes how the Attorney General will work in coordination and collaboration with Indian tribes, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Secretary of the Interior to address the recommendations made under subsection (b).
+
+(d) Notice Not later than 120 days before the date of a consultation under subsection (a), the Attorney General shall notify tribal leaders of the date, time, and location of the consultation.
+
+(Pub. L. 109–162, title IX, § 903, Jan. 5, 2006, 119 Stat. 3078; Pub. L. 113–4, title IX, § 903, Mar. 7, 2013, 127 Stat. 120; Pub. L. 116–165, § 4(b)(3), Oct. 10, 2020, 134 Stat. 761.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+References in TextThis Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 109–162, Jan. 5, 2006, 119 Stat. 2960, known as the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 2006 Act note set out under section 10101 of this title and Tables. The Violence Against Women Act of 1994, referred to in subsec. (a), is title IV of Pub. L. 103–322, Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1902. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1994 Act note set out under section 10101 of this title and Tables. The Violence Against Women Act of 2000, referred to in subsec. (a), is div. B of Pub. L. 106–386, Oct. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 1491. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 2000 Act note set out under section 10101 of this title and Tables. The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 113–4, Mar. 7, 2013, 127 Stat. 54. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 2013 Act note set out under section 10101 of this title and Tables.
+
+Codification Section was formerly classified to section 14045d of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
+
+Amendments2020—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 116–165, § 4(b)(3)(A), added par. (2) and struck out former par. (2) which read as follows: “enhancing the safety of Indian women from domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sex trafficking; and”. Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 116–165, § 4(b)(3)(B), (C), added par. (4). 2013—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–4, § 903(1), substituted “, the Violence Against Women Act of 2000” for “and the Violence Against Women Act of 2000” and inserted “, and the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013” before period at end. Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 113–4, § 903(2)(A), substituted “Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of the Interior,” for “Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services” in introductory provisions. Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 113–4, § 903(2)(B), substituted “stalking, and sex trafficking” for “and stalking”. Subsecs. (c), (d). Pub. L. 113–4, § 903(3), added subsecs. (c) and (d).

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+title: "34 U.S.C. § 20127"
+description: "Emergency and transitional pet shelter and housing assistance grant program"
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+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 34
+title_name: "CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT"
+chapter_number: "201"
+chapter_name: "VICTIM RIGHTS, COMPENSATION, AND ASSISTANCE"
+section: "20127"
+citation: "34 U.S.C. § 20127"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
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+
+# 34 U.S.C. § 20127 - Emergency and transitional pet shelter and housing assistance grant program
+
+## Text
+
+(1) Grant program (A) In general The Secretary, acting in consultation with the Office of the Violence Against Women 11 So in original. Probably should be “Office on Violence Against Women”. of the Department of Justice, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall award grants under this section to eligible entities to carry out programs to provide the assistance described in paragraph (3) with respect to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking and the pets, service animals, emotional support animals, or horses of such victims.
+
+(B) Memorandum of understanding The Secretary may enter into a memorandum of understanding with the head of another Department or agency, as appropriate, to carry out any of the authorities provided to the Secretary under this section.22 See References in Text note below.
+
+(2) Application (A) In general An eligible entity seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require, including—
+
+(i) a description of the activities for which a grant under this section is sought;
+
+(ii) such assurances as the Secretary determines to be necessary to ensure compliance by the entity with the requirements of this section; and
+
+(iii) a certification that the entity, before engaging with any individual domestic violence victim, will disclose to the victim any mandatory duty of the entity to report instances of abuse and neglect (including instances of abuse and neglect of pets, service animals, emotional support animals, or horses).
+
+(B) Additional requirements In addition to the requirements of subparagraph (A), each application submitted by an eligible entity under that subparagraph shall—
+
+(i) not include proposals for any activities that may compromise the safety of a domestic violence victim, including—
+
+(I) background checks of domestic violence victims; or
+
+(II) clinical evaluations to determine the eligibility of such a victim for support services;
+
+(ii) not include proposals that would require mandatory services for victims or that a victim obtain a protective order in order to receive proposed services; and
+
+(iii) reflect the eligible entity’s understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
+
+(C) Rules of construction Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to require—
+
+(i) domestic violence victims to participate in the criminal justice system in order to receive services; or
+
+(ii) eligible entities receiving a grant under this section to breach client confidentiality.
+
+(3) Use of funds Grants awarded under this section may only be used for programs that provide—
+
+(A) emergency and transitional shelter and housing assistance for domestic violence victims with pets, service animals, emotional support animals, or horses, including assistance with respect to any construction or operating expenses of newly developed or existing emergency and transitional pet, service animal, emotional support animal, or horse shelter and housing (regardless of whether such shelter and housing is co-located at a victim service provider or within the community);
+
+(B) short-term shelter and housing assistance for domestic violence victims with pets, service animals, emotional support animals, or horses, including assistance with respect to expenses incurred for the temporary shelter, housing, boarding, or fostering of the pets, service animals, emotional support animals, or horses of domestic violence victims and other expenses that are incidental to securing the safety of such a pet, service animal, emotional support animal, or horse during the sheltering, housing, or relocation of such victims;
+
+(C) support services designed to enable a domestic violence victim who is fleeing a situation of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking to—
+
+(i) locate and secure—
+
+(I) safe housing with the victim’s pet, service animal, emotional support animal, or horse; or
+
+(II) safe accommodations for the victim’s pet, service animal, emotional support animal, or horse; or
+
+(ii) provide the victim with pet, service animal, emotional support animal, or horse related services, such as transportation, care services, and other assistance; or
+
+(D) for the training of relevant stakeholders on—
+
+(i) the link between domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking and the abuse and neglect of pets, service animals, emotional support animals, and horses;
+
+(ii) the needs of domestic violence victims;
+
+(iii) best practices for providing support services to such victims;
+
+(iv) best practices for providing such victims with referrals to victims’ services; and
+
+(v) the importance of confidentiality.
+
+(4) Grant conditions An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall, as a condition of such receipt, agree—
+
+(A) to be bound by the nondisclosure of confidential information requirements of section 12291(b)(2) of this title; and
+
+(B) that the entity shall not condition the receipt of support, housing, or other benefits provided pursuant to this section on the participation of domestic violence victims in any or all of the support services offered to such victims through a program carried out by the entity using grant funds.
+
+(5) Duration of assistance provided to victims (A) In general Subject to subparagraph (B), assistance provided with respect to a pet, service animal, emotional support animal, or horse of a domestic violence victim using grant funds awarded under this section shall be provided for a period of not more than 24 months.
+
+(B) Extension An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section may extend the 24-month period referred to in subparagraph (A) for a period of not more than 6 months in the case of a domestic violence victim who—
+
+(i) has made a good faith effort to acquire permanent housing for the victim and the victim’s pet, service animal, emotional support animal, or horse during that 24-month period; and
+
+(ii) has been unable to acquire such permanent housing within that period.
+
+(6) Report to the Secretary Not later than 1 year after the date on which an eligible entity receives a grant under this section and each year thereafter in which the grant funds are used, the entity shall submit to the Secretary a report that contains, with respect to assistance provided by the entity to domestic violence victims with pets, service animals, emotional support animals, or horses using grant funds received under this section, information on—
+
+(A) the number of domestic violence victims with pets, service animals, emotional support animals, or horses provided such assistance; and
+
+(B) the purpose, amount, type of, and duration of such assistance.
+
+(7) Report to Congress (A) Reporting requirement Not later than November 1 of each even-numbered fiscal year, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report that contains a compilation of the information contained in the reports submitted under paragraph (6).
+
+(B) Availability of report The Secretary shall transmit a copy of the report submitted under subparagraph (A) to—
+
+(i) the Office on Violence Against Women of the Department of Justice;
+
+(ii) the Office of Community Planning and Development of the Department of Housing and Urban Development; and
+
+(iii) the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services.
+
+(8) Authorization of appropriations (A) In general There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.
+
+(B) Limitation Of the amount made available under subparagraph (A) in any fiscal year, not more than 5 percent may be used for evaluation, monitoring, salaries, and administrative expenses.
+
+(9) Definitions In this section:
+
+(A) Domestic violence victim defined The term “domestic violence victim” means a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
+
+(B) Eligible entity The term “eligible entity” means—
+
+(i) a State;
+
+(ii) a unit of local government;
+
+(iii) an Indian tribe; or
+
+(iv) any other organization that has a documented history of effective work concerning domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking (as determined by the Secretary), including—
+
+(I) a domestic violence and sexual assault victim service provider;
+
+(II) a domestic violence and sexual assault coalition;
+
+(III) a community-based and culturally specific organization;
+
+(IV) any other nonprofit, nongovernmental organization; and
+
+(V) any organization that works directly with pets, service animals, emotional support animals, or horses and collaborates with any organization referred to in clauses (i) through (iv), including—
+
+(aa) an animal shelter; and
+
+(bb) an animal welfare organization.
+
+(C) Emotional support animal The term “emotional support animal” means an animal that is covered by the exclusion specified in section 5.303 of title 24, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), and that is not a service animal.
+
+(D) Pet The term “pet” means a domesticated animal, such as a dog, cat, bird, rodent, fish, turtle, or other animal that is kept for pleasure rather than for commercial purposes.
+
+(E) Service animal The term “service animal” has the meaning given the term in section 36.104 of title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation).
+
+(F) Other terms Except as otherwise provided in this section, terms used in this section 2 shall have the meaning given such terms in section 12291(a) of this title.
+
+(Pub. L. 115–334, title XII, § 12502(b), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4983.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+References in TextThis section, referred to par. (1)(B) and the second time appearing in par. (9)(F), was so in the original, meaning section 12502 of title XII of Pub. L. 115–334. For classification of section 12502 to the Code, see Codification note below.
+
+Codification Section is comprised of section 12502(b) of title XII of Pub. L. 115–334. Section 12502(a) of Pub. L. 115–334 amended sections 2261A, 2262, 2264, and 2266 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure. Section 12502(c) of Pub. L. 115–334 is not classified to the Code.
+
+Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
+
+Definition of “Secretary” “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture, see section 2 of Pub. L. 115–334, set out as a note under section 9001 of Title 7, Agriculture.

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+title: "34 U.S.C. § 20128"
+description: "Agency and department coordination"
+jurisdiction: "us"
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+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 34
+title_name: "CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT"
+chapter_number: "201"
+chapter_name: "VICTIM RIGHTS, COMPENSATION, AND ASSISTANCE"
+section: "20128"
+citation: "34 U.S.C. § 20128"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
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+---
+
+# 34 U.S.C. § 20128 - Agency and department coordination
+
+## Text
+
+Each head of an Executive department (as defined in section 101 of title 5) responsible for carrying out a program under this Act, the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (title IV of Public Law 103–322; 108 Stat. 1902), the Violence Against Women Act of 2000 (division B of Public Law 106–386; 114 Stat. 1491), the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (title IX of Public Law 109–162; 119 Stat. 3080) 11 See References in Text note below., or the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (Public Law 113–4; 127 Stat. 54) may coordinate and collaborate on the prevention of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, including sharing best practices and efficient use of resources and technology for victims and those seeking assistance from the Federal Government.
+
+(Pub. L. 117–103, div. W, § 3, Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 846.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+References in TextThis Act, referred to in text, is div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 840, known as the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1 of div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, set out as a Short Title of 2022 Amendment note under section 10101 of this title, and Tables. The Violence Against Women Act of 1994, referred to in text, is title IV of Pub. L. 103–322, Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1902. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 40001 of Pub. L. 103–322, set out as a Short Title of 1994 Act note under section 10101 of this title, and Tables. The Violence Against Women Act of 2000, referred to in text, is div. B of Pub. L. 106–386, Oct. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 1491. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 2000 Act note set out under section 10101 of this title and Tables. The Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 109–162, Jan. 5, 2006, 119 Stat. 2960. Section 3 and Titles I to IX of the Act are known as the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2005. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1 of Pub. L. 109–162, set out as a Short Title of 2006 Act note under section 10101 of this title, and Tables. The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 113–4, Mar. 7, 2013, 127 Stat. 54. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1 of Pub. L. 113–4, set out as a Short Title of 2013 Act note under section 10101 of this title, and Tables.
+
+Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
+
+Effective DateSection not effective until Oct. 1 of the first fiscal year beginning after Mar. 15, 2022, see section 4(a) of div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, set out as a note under section 6851 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade.
+
+Definitions For definitions of terms used in this section, see section 12291 of this title, as made applicable by section 2(b) of div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, which is set out as a note under section 12291 of this title.

legal/us/code/title-34/chapter-201/section-20129.md

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+type: "LegalText"
+title: "34 U.S.C. § 20129"
+description: "LGBT specific services program"
+jurisdiction: "us"
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+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 34
+title_name: "CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT"
+chapter_number: "201"
+chapter_name: "VICTIM RIGHTS, COMPENSATION, AND ASSISTANCE"
+section: "20129"
+citation: "34 U.S.C. § 20129"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
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+---
+
+# 34 U.S.C. § 20129 - LGBT specific services program
+
+## Text
+
+(a) Establishment The Attorney General, acting through the Director of the Violence Against Women Office 11 So in original. Probably should be “Office on Violence Against Women”. (referred to in this section as the “Director”), shall make grants to eligible entities to enhance lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (referred to in this section as “LGBT”) specific services for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.
+
+(b) Purpose of program and grants (1) General program purpose The purpose of the program required by this section is to promote the following:
+
+(A) The maintenance and replication of existing successful LGBT specific domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking community-based programs providing services and resources for LGBT victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
+
+(B) The development of innovative LGBT specific strategies and projects to enhance access to services and resources for LGBT victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking who face obstacles to using more traditional services and resources.
+
+(2) Purposes for which grants may be used The Director shall make grants to community-based programs for the purpose of enhancing LGBT specific services for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Grants under the program shall support community-based efforts to address distinctive LGBT specific responses to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, including—
+
+(A) providing or enhancing services for LGBT victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, including services that address the safety, emotional well-being, economic, housing, legal and workplace needs of LGBT victims;
+
+(B) supporting programs that specifically address underserved LGBT communities, including culturally specific communities, to provide specific resources and support for LGBT underserved victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking;
+
+(C) working in cooperation with the community to develop education and prevention strategies highlighting LGBT specific issues and resources regarding victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking;
+
+(D) conducting outreach activities to ensure that LGBT people who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault receive appropriate assistance;
+
+(E) providing training for victim service providers, governmental agencies, courts, law enforcement and other first responders, and nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations serving the LGBT community about risk reduction, intervention, prevention, and the nature of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault;
+
+(F) developing and implementing LGBT specific programming that focuses on victim autonomy, agency, and safety in order to provide resolution and restitution for the victim; and
+
+(G) providing LGBT specific programs for the non-offending LGBT parents of children exposed to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
+
+(3) Technical assistance and training The Director shall provide technical assistance and training to grantees of this and other programs under this Act regarding the development and provision of effective LGBT specific community-based services by entering into cooperative agreements or contracts with an organization or organizations having a demonstrated expertise in and whose primary purpose is addressing the development and provision of LGBT specific community-based services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
+
+(c) Eligible entities Eligible entities for grants under this section include—
+
+(1) community-based organizations, the primary purpose of which is providing LGBT specific services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking; and
+
+(2) community-based organizations, the primary purpose of which is providing LGBT specific services that can partner with a program having demonstrated expertise in serving victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, and that agrees to receive technical assistance from a program with LGBT specific expertise.
+
+(d) Reporting The Director shall issue a biennial report on the distribution of funding under this section, the progress made in replicating and supporting increased services to LGBT victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking and the types of LGBT specific programs, strategies, technical assistance, and training developed or enhanced through this program.
+
+(e) Evaluation The Director shall award a contract or cooperative agreement to evaluate programs under this section to an entity with the demonstrated expertise in and primary goal of providing enhanced access to services and resources for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking who face obstacles to using more traditional services and resources.
+
+(f) Non-exclusivity Nothing in this section shall be construed to exclude LGBT community-based organizations from applying to other grant programs authorized under this Act.
+
+(g) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $8,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027, to remain available until expended.
+
+(Pub. L. 117–103, div. W, title II, § 206, Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 861.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+References in TextThis Act, referred to in subsecs. (b)(3) and (f), is div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 840, known as the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1 of div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, set out as a Short Title of 2022 Amendment note under section 10101 of this title, and Tables.
+
+Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
+
+Effective DateSection not effective until Oct. 1 of the first fiscal year beginning after Mar. 15, 2022, see section 4(a) of div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, set out as a note under section 6851 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade.
+
+Definitions For definitions of terms used in this section, see section 12291 of this title, as made applicable by section 2(b) of div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, which is set out as a note under section 12291 of this title.

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+type: "LegalText"
+title: "34 U.S.C. § 20130"
+description: "Study and reports on barriers to survivors’ economic security access"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 34
+title_name: "CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT"
+chapter_number: "201"
+chapter_name: "VICTIM RIGHTS, COMPENSATION, AND ASSISTANCE"
+section: "20130"
+citation: "34 U.S.C. § 20130"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
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+---
+
+# 34 U.S.C. § 20130 - Study and reports on barriers to survivors’ economic security access
+
+## Text
+
+(a) Study The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall conduct a study on the barriers that survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking throughout the United States experience in maintaining economic security, including the impact of the COVID–19 pandemic on such victims’ ability to maintain economic security, as a result of issues related to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
+
+(b) Reports Not later than 1 year after March 15, 2022, and every 5 years thereafter, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall submit a report to Congress on the study conducted under subsection (a).
+
+(c) Contents The study and reports under this section shall include—
+
+(1) identification of geographic areas in which State laws, regulations, and practices have a strong impact on the ability of survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking to exercise—
+
+(A) any rights under this title (including any amendments made by this title) without compromising personal safety or the safety of others, including family members and excluding the abuser; and
+
+(B) other components of economic security, including financial empowerment, affordable housing, transportation, health care access, credit history, and quality education and training opportunities;
+
+(2) identification of geographic areas with shortages in resources for such survivors, with an accompanying analysis of the extent and impact of such shortage;
+
+(3) analysis of the unique barriers faced by such survivors living in rural communities;
+
+(4) analysis of factors related to industries, workplace settings, employer practices, trends, and other elements that impact the ability of such survivors to exercise any rights under this Act (including any amendments made by this Act) without compromising personal safety or the safety of others, including family members;
+
+(5) the recommendations of the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Labor with respect to resources, oversight, and enforcement tools to ensure successful implementation of the provisions of this Act in order to support the economic security and safety of survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking;
+
+(6) best practices for States, employers, health carriers, insurers, and other private entities in addressing issues related to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking; and
+
+(7) barriers that impede victims’ ability to pursue legal action, including legal costs and filing fees, and complexities of the jurisdiction of law enforcement agencies.
+
+(Pub. L. 117–103, div. W, title VII, § 704, Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 894.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+References in TextThis title, referred to in subsec. (c)(1)(A), means title VII of div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 889, which enacted this section, amended section 12501 of this title and section 602 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, and enacted provisions set out as notes under section 12501 of this title and section 602 of Title 42. For complete classification of title VII to the Code, see Tables. This Act, referred to in subsec. (c)(4), (5), is div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 840, known as the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1 of div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, set out as a Short Title of 2022 Amendment note under section 10101 of this title, and Tables.
+
+Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
+
+Effective DateSection not effective until Oct. 1 of the first fiscal year beginning after Mar. 15, 2022, see section 4(a) of div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, set out as a note under section 6851 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade.
+
+Definitions For definitions of terms used in this section, see section 12291 of this title, as made applicable by section 2(b) of div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, which is set out as a note under section 12291 of this title.

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+title: "34 U.S.C. § 20131"
+description: "Media campaign"
+jurisdiction: "us"
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+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 34
+title_name: "CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT"
+chapter_number: "201"
+chapter_name: "VICTIM RIGHTS, COMPENSATION, AND ASSISTANCE"
+section: "20131"
+citation: "34 U.S.C. § 20131"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
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+---
+
+# 34 U.S.C. § 20131 - Media campaign
+
+## Text
+
+(1) Definitions In this subsection:
+
+(A) Director The term “Director” means the Director of the Office on Violence Against Women.
+
+(B) National media campaign The term “national media campaign” means the national “Choose Respect” media campaign described in paragraph (2).
+
+(2) Media campaign The Director shall, to the extent feasible and appropriate, conduct a national “Choose Respect” media campaign in accordance with this section for the purposes of—
+
+(A) preventing and discouraging violence against women, including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by targeting the attitudes, perceptions, and beliefs of individuals who have or are likely to commit such crimes;
+
+(B) encouraging victims of the crimes described in subparagraph (A) to seek help through the means determined to be most effective by the most current evidence available, including seeking legal representation; and
+
+(C) informing the public about the help available to victims of the crimes described in subparagraph (A).
+
+(3) Use of funds (A) In general Amounts made available to carry out this section for the national media campaign may only be used for the following:
+
+(i) The purchase of media time and space, including the strategic planning for, tracking, and accounting of, such purchases.
+
+(ii) Creative and talent costs, consistent with subparagraph (B).
+
+(iii) Advertising production costs, which may include television, radio, internet, social media, and other commercial marketing venues.
+
+(iv) Testing and evaluation of advertising.
+
+(v) Evaluation of the effectiveness of the national media campaign.
+
+(vi) Costs of contracts to carry out activities authorized by this subsection.
+
+(vii) Partnerships with professional and civic groups, community-based organizations, including faith-based organizations and culturally specific organizations, and government organizations related to the national media campaign.
+
+(viii) Entertainment industry outreach, interactive outreach, media projects and activities, public information, news media outreach, corporate sponsorship and participation, and professional sports associations and military branch participation.
+
+(ix) Operational and management expenses.
+
+(B) Specific requirements (i) Creative services In using amounts for creative and talent costs under subparagraph (A), the Director shall use creative services donated at no cost to the Government wherever feasible and may only procure creative services for advertising—
+
+(I) responding to high-priority or emergent campaign needs that cannot timely be obtained at no cost; or
+
+(II) intended to reach a minority, ethnic, or other special audience that cannot reasonably be obtained at no cost.
+
+(ii) Testing and evaluation of advertising In using amounts for testing and evaluation of advertising under subparagraph (A)(iv), the Director shall test all advertisements prior to use in the national media campaign to ensure that the advertisements are effective with the target audience and meet industry-accepted standards. The Director may waive this requirement for advertisements using not more than 10 percent of the purchase of advertising time purchased under this section in a fiscal year and not more than 10 percent of the advertising space purchased under this section in a fiscal year, if the advertisements respond to emergent and time-sensitive campaign needs or the advertisements will not be widely utilized in the national media campaign.
+
+(iii) Consultation For the planning of the campaign under paragraph (2), the Director may consult with—
+
+(I) the Office for Victims of Crime, the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, and other related Federal Government entities;
+
+(II) State, local, and Indian Tribal governments;
+
+(III) the prevention of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, including national and local non-profits; and
+
+(IV) communications professionals.
+
+(iv) Evaluation of effectiveness of national media campaign In using amounts for the evaluation of the effectiveness of the national media campaign under subparagraph (A)(v), the Attorney General shall—
+
+(I) designate an independent entity to evaluate by April 20 of each year the effectiveness of the national media campaign based on data from any relevant studies or publications, as determined by the Attorney General, including tracking and evaluation data collected according to marketing and advertising industry standards; and
+
+(II) ensure that the effectiveness of the national media campaign is evaluated in a manner that enables consideration of whether the national media campaign has contributed to changes in attitude or behaviors among the target audience with respect to violence against women and such other measures of evaluation as the Attorney General determines are appropriate.
+
+(4) Advertising In carrying out this subsection, the Director shall ensure that sufficient funds are allocated to meet the stated goals of the national media campaign.
+
+(5) Responsibilities and functions under the program (A) In general The Director shall determine the overall purposes and strategy of the national media campaign.
+
+(B) Director (i) In general The Director shall approve—
+
+(I) the strategy of the national media campaign;
+
+(II) all advertising and promotional material used in the national media campaign; and
+
+(III) the plan for the purchase of advertising time and space for the national media campaign.
+
+(ii) Implementation The Director shall be responsible for implementing a focused national media campaign to meet the purposes described in paragraph (2) and shall ensure—
+
+(I) information disseminated through the campaign is accurate and scientifically valid; and
+
+(II) the campaign is designed using strategies demonstrated to be the most effective at achieving the goals and requirements of paragraph (2), which may include—
+
+(aa) a media campaign, as described in paragraph (3);
+
+(bb) local, regional, or population specific messaging;
+
+(cc) the development of websites to publicize and disseminate information;
+
+(dd) conducting outreach and providing educational resources for women;
+
+(ee) collaborating with law enforcement agencies; and
+
+(ff) providing support for school-based public health education classes to improve teen knowledge about the effects of violence against women.
+
+(6) Prohibitions None of the amounts made available under paragraph (3) may be obligated or expended for any of the following:
+
+(A) To supplant current antiviolence against women campaigns by community-based coalitions.
+
+(B) To supplant pro bono public service time donated by national and local broadcasting networks for other public service campaigns.
+
+(C) For partisan political purposes, or to express advocacy in support of or to defeat any clearly identified candidate, clearly identified ballot initiative, or clearly identified legislative or regulatory proposal.
+
+(D) To fund advertising that features any elected officials, persons seeking elected office, cabinet level officials, or other Federal officials employed pursuant to schedule C of subpart C of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations.
+
+(E) To fund advertising that does not contain a primary message intended to reduce or prevent violence against women.
+
+(F) To fund advertising containing a primary message intended to promote support for the national media campaign or private sector contributions to the national media campaign.
+
+(7) Financial and performance accountability The Director shall cause to be performed—
+
+(A) audits and reviews of costs of the national media campaign pursuant to section 4706 of title 41; and
+
+(B) an audit to determine whether the costs of the national media campaign are allowable under chapter 43 of title 41.
+
+(8) Report to Congress The Director shall submit on an annual basis a report to Congress that describes—
+
+(A) the strategy of the national media campaign and whether specific objectives of the national media campaign were accomplished;
+
+(B) steps taken to ensure that the national media campaign operates in an effective and efficient manner consistent with the overall strategy and focus of the national media campaign;
+
+(C) plans to purchase advertising time and space;
+
+(D) policies and practices implemented to ensure that Federal funds are used responsibly to purchase advertising time and space and eliminate the potential for waste, fraud, and abuse;
+
+(E) all contracts entered into with a corporation, partnership, or individual working on behalf of the national media campaign;
+
+(F) the results of any financial audit of the national media campaign;
+
+(G) a description of any evidence used to develop the national media campaign;
+
+(H) specific policies and steps implemented to ensure compliance with this subsection;
+
+(I) a detailed accounting of the amount of funds obligated during the previous fiscal year for carrying out the national media campaign, including each recipient of funds, the purpose of each expenditure, the amount of each expenditure, any available outcome information, and any other information necessary to provide a complete accounting of the funds expended; and
+
+(J) a review and evaluation of the effectiveness of the national media campaign strategy for the previous year.
+
+(9) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Director to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027, to remain available until expended.
+
+(Pub. L. 117–103, div. W, title XIII, § 1310(c), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 931.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+References in TextThis subsection, referred to in pars. (1), (3)(A)(vi), (4), and (8)(H), is subsec. (c) of section 1310 of div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, which is classified to this section.
+
+Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
+
+Effective DateSection not effective until Oct. 1 of the first fiscal year beginning after Mar. 15, 2022, see section 4(a) of div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, set out as a note under section 6851 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade.
+
+Definitions For definitions of terms used in this section, see section 12291 of this title, as made applicable by section 2(b) of div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, which is set out as a note under section 12291 of this title.

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+type: "LegalText"
+title: "34 U.S.C. § 20141"
+description: "Services to victims"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 34
+title_name: "CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT"
+chapter_number: "201"
+chapter_name: "VICTIM RIGHTS, COMPENSATION, AND ASSISTANCE"
+section: "20141"
+citation: "34 U.S.C. § 20141"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
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+---
+
+# 34 U.S.C. § 20141 - Services to victims
+
+## Text
+
+(a) Designation of responsible officials The head of each department and agency of the United States engaged in the detection, investigation, or prosecution of crime shall designate by names and office titles the persons who will be responsible for identifying the victims of crime and performing the services described in subsection (c) at each stage of a criminal case.
+
+(b) Identification of victims At the earliest opportunity after the detection of a crime at which it may be done without interfering with an investigation, a responsible official shall—
+
+(1) identify the victim or victims of a crime;
+
+(2) inform the victims of their right to receive, on request, the services described in subsection (c); and
+
+(3) inform each victim of the name, title, and business address and telephone number of the responsible official to whom the victim should address a request for each of the services described in subsection (c).
+
+(c) Description of services (1) A responsible official shall—
+
+(A) inform a victim of the place where the victim may receive emergency medical and social services;
+
+(B) inform a victim of any restitution or other relief to which the victim may be entitled under this or any other law and 11 So in original. Probably should be followed by “the”. manner in which such relief may be obtained;
+
+(C) inform a victim of public and private programs that are available to provide counseling, treatment, and other support to the victim; and
+
+(D) assist a victim in contacting the persons who are responsible for providing the services and relief described in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C).
+
+(2) A responsible official shall arrange for a victim to receive reasonable protection from a suspected offender and persons acting in concert with or at the behest of the suspected offender.
+
+(3) During the investigation and prosecution of a crime, a responsible official shall provide a victim the earliest possible notice of—
+
+(A) the status of the investigation of the crime, to the extent it is appropriate to inform the victim and to the extent that it will not interfere with the investigation;
+
+(B) the arrest of a suspected offender;
+
+(C) the filing of charges against a suspected offender;
+
+(D) the scheduling of each court proceeding that the witness is either required to attend or, under section 10606(b)(4) 22 See References in Text note below. of title 42, is entitled to attend;
+
+(E) the release or detention status of an offender or suspected offender;
+
+(F) the acceptance of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere or the rendering of a verdict after trial; and
+
+(G) the sentence imposed on an offender, including the date on which the offender will be eligible for parole.
+
+(4) During court proceedings, a responsible official shall ensure that a victim is provided a waiting area removed from and out of the sight and hearing of the defendant and defense witnesses.
+
+(5) After trial, a responsible official shall provide a victim the earliest possible notice of—
+
+(A) the scheduling of a parole hearing for the offender;
+
+(B) the escape, work release, furlough, or any other form of release from custody of the offender; and
+
+(C) the death of the offender, if the offender dies while in custody.
+
+(6) At all times, a responsible official shall ensure that any property of a victim that is being held for evidentiary purposes be maintained in good condition and returned to the victim as soon as it is no longer needed for evidentiary purposes.
+
+(7) The Attorney General or the head of another department or agency that conducts an investigation of a sexual assault shall pay, either directly or by reimbursement of payment by the victim, the cost of a physical examination of the victim which an investigating officer determines was necessary or useful for evidentiary purposes. The Attorney General shall provide for the payment of the cost of up to 2 anonymous and confidential tests of the victim for sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV, gonorrhea, herpes, chlamydia, and syphilis, during the 12 months following sexual assaults that pose a risk of transmission, and the cost of a counseling session by a medically trained professional on the accuracy of such tests and the risk of transmission of sexually transmitted diseases to the victim as the result of the assault. A victim may waive anonymity and confidentiality of any tests paid for under this section.
+
+(8) A responsible official shall provide the victim with general information regarding the corrections process, including information about work release, furlough, probation, and eligibility for each.
+
+(d) No cause of action or defense This section does not create a cause of action or defense in favor of any person arising out of the failure of a responsible person to provide information as required by subsection (b) or (c).
+
+(e) Definitions For the purposes of this section—
+
+(1) the term “responsible official” means a person designated pursuant to subsection (a) to perform the functions of a responsible official under that section; and
+
+(2) the term “victim” means a person that has suffered direct physical, emotional, or pecuniary harm as a result of the commission of a crime, including—
+
+(A) in the case of a victim that is an institutional entity, an authorized representative of the entity; and
+
+(B) in the case of a victim who is under 18 years of age, incompetent, incapacitated, or deceased, one of the following (in order of preference):
+
+(i) a spouse;
+
+(ii) a legal guardian;
+
+(iii) a parent;
+
+(iv) a child;
+
+(v) a sibling;
+
+(vi) another family member; or
+
+(vii) another person designated by the court.
+
+(Pub. L. 101–647, title V, § 503, Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4820; Pub. L. 103–322, title IV, § 40503(a), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1946.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+References in TextSection 10606(b)(4) of title 42, referred to in subsec. (c)(3)(D), was in the original “section 1102(b)(4)”, meaning section 1102(b)(4) of Pub. L. 101–647, which has been translated as reading section 502(b)(4) of Pub. L. 101–647 to reflect the probable intent of Congress because Pub. L. 101–647 does not contain a section 1102 and section 502(b)(4) relates to the right of crime victims to be present at public court proceedings. Section 10606 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, was repealed by Pub. L. 108–405, title I, § 102(c), Oct. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2264.
+
+Codification Section was formerly classified to section 10607 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
+
+Amendments1994—Subsec. (c)(7). Pub. L. 103–322 inserted at end “The Attorney General shall provide for the payment of the cost of up to 2 anonymous and confidential tests of the victim for sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV, gonorrhea, herpes, chlamydia, and syphilis, during the 12 months following sexual assaults that pose a risk of transmission, and the cost of a counseling session by a medically trained professional on the accuracy of such tests and the risk of transmission of sexually transmitted diseases to the victim as the result of the assault. A victim may waive anonymity and confidentiality of any tests paid for under this section.”

legal/us/code/title-34/chapter-201/section-20142.md

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+title: "34 U.S.C. § 20142"
+description: "Closed circuit televised court proceedings for victims of crime"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 34
+title_name: "CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT"
+chapter_number: "201"
+chapter_name: "VICTIM RIGHTS, COMPENSATION, AND ASSISTANCE"
+section: "20142"
+citation: "34 U.S.C. § 20142"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
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+tags: ["legal", "us-code"]
+---
+
+# 34 U.S.C. § 20142 - Closed circuit televised court proceedings for victims of crime
+
+## Text
+
+(a) In general Notwithstanding any provision of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure to the contrary, in order to permit victims of crime to watch criminal trial proceedings in cases where the venue of the trial is changed—
+
+(1) out of the State in which the case was initially brought; and
+
+(2) more than 350 miles from the location in which those proceedings originally would have taken place;
+
+the trial court shall order closed circuit televising of the proceedings to that location, for viewing by such persons the court determines have a compelling interest in doing so and are otherwise unable to do so by reason of the inconvenience and expense caused by the change of venue.
+
+(b) Limited access (1) Generally No other person, other than official court and security personnel, or other persons specifically designated by the court, shall be permitted to view the closed circuit televising of the proceedings.
+
+(2) Exception The court shall not designate a person under paragraph (1) if the presiding judge at the trial determines that testimony by that person would be materially affected if that person heard other testimony at the trial.
+
+(c) Restrictions (1) The signal transmitted pursuant to subsection (a) shall be under the control of the court at all times and shall only be transmitted subject to the terms and conditions imposed by the court.
+
+(2) No public broadcast or dissemination shall be made of the signal transmitted pursuant to subsection (a). In the event any tapes are produced in carrying out subsection (a), such tapes shall be the property of the court and kept under seal.
+
+(3) Any violations of this subsection, or any rule or order made pursuant to this section, shall be punishable as contempt of court as described in section 402 of title 18.
+
+(d) Donations The Administrative Office of the United States Courts may accept donations to enable the courts to carry out subsection (a).
+
+(e) Construction (1) 11 So in original. No par. (2) has been enacted. Nothing in this section shall be construed—
+
+(i) to create in favor of any person a cause of action against the United States or any officer or employees thereof, or
+
+(ii) to provide any person with a defense in any action in which application of this section is made.
+
+(f) “State” defined As used in this section, the term “State” means any State, the District of Columbia, or any possession or territory of the United States.
+
+(g) Rules The Judicial Conference of the United States, pursuant to its rule making authority under section 331 of title 28, may promulgate and issue rules, or amend existing rules, to effectuate the policy addressed by this section. Upon the implementation of such rules, this section shall cease to be effective.
+
+(h) Effective date This section shall only apply to cases filed after January 1, 1995.
+
+(Pub. L. 104–132, title II, § 235, Apr. 24, 1996, 110 Stat. 1246.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+References in TextThe Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, referred to in subsec. (a), are set out in the Appendix to Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.
+
+Codification Section was formerly classified to section 10608 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.

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+title: "34 U.S.C. § 20143"
+description: "Grants for young witness assistance"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 34
+title_name: "CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT"
+chapter_number: "201"
+chapter_name: "VICTIM RIGHTS, COMPENSATION, AND ASSISTANCE"
+section: "20143"
+citation: "34 U.S.C. § 20143"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
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+---
+
+# 34 U.S.C. § 20143 - Grants for young witness assistance
+
+## Text
+
+(a) In general The Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance of the Office of Justice Programs may make grants to State and local prosecutors and law enforcement agencies in support of juvenile and young adult witness assistance programs.
+
+(b) Use of funds Grants made available under this section may be used—
+
+(1) to assess the needs of juvenile and young adult witnesses;
+
+(2) to develop appropriate program goals and objectives; and
+
+(3) to develop and administer a variety of witness assistance services, which includes—
+
+(A) counseling services to young witnesses dealing with trauma associated in witnessing a violent crime;
+
+(B) pre- and post-trial assistance for the youth and their family;
+
+(C) providing education services if the child is removed from or changes their school for safety concerns;
+
+(D) protective services for young witnesses and their families when a serious threat of harm from the perpetrators or their associates is made; and
+
+(E) community outreach and school-based initiatives that stimulate and maintain public awareness and support.
+
+(c) Definitions In this section:
+
+(1) The term “juvenile” means an individual who is age 17 or younger.
+
+(2) The term “young adult” means an individual who is age 21 or younger but not a juvenile.
+
+(3) The term “State” includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
+
+(d) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2009.
+
+(Pub. L. 109–162, title XI, § 1136, Jan. 5, 2006, 119 Stat. 3109; Pub. L. 109–271, § 8(c), Aug. 12, 2006, 120 Stat. 766.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+Codification Section was formerly classified to section 3743 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
+
+Amendments2006—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 109–271 substituted “The Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance of the Office of Justice Programs may” for “The Attorney General, acting through the Bureau of Justice Assistance, may”.

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+title: "34 U.S.C. § 20145"
+description: "Elimination of barriers"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 34
+title_name: "CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT"
+chapter_number: "201"
+chapter_name: "VICTIM RIGHTS, COMPENSATION, AND ASSISTANCE"
+section: "20145"
+citation: "34 U.S.C. § 20145"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
+source_url: "https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/100/xml_usc34@119-100.zip"
+source_identifier: "/us/usc/t34/s20145"
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+tags: ["legal", "us-code"]
+---
+
+# 34 U.S.C. § 20145 - Elimination of barriers
+
+## Text
+
+(a) Minors A Federal agency may not require a survivor of human trafficking who is less than 18 years of age or a homeless youth to obtain the consent or signature of the parent or guardian of the survivor or homeless youth to receive a copy of a Government-issued identity card issued to the survivor or homeless youth.
+
+(b) Fees A Federal agency may not charge a survivor of human trafficking or a homeless youth a fee to obtain a copy of a Government-issued identity card issued to the survivor or homeless youth.
+
+(Pub. L. 117–347, title IV, § 402, Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6208.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
+
+Definitions Pub. L. 117–347, § 3, Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6199, provided that: “In this Act [see section 1 of Pub. L. 117–347, set out as a Short Title of 2023 Amendment note under section 10101 of this title]: “(1) Computer.—The term ‘computer’ includes a computer network and any interactive electronic device. “(2) Cybercrime against individuals.—The term ‘cybercrime against individuals’ has the meaning given that term in section 1401(a) [of the] Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 (34 U.S.C. 30107(a)). “(3) Homeless youth.—The term ‘homeless youth’ has the meaning given the term ‘homeless children and youths’ in section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a).”