,,ii #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #bbei ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,july #bd1 #bjai ,mr4 ,casey 7for himself and ,ms4 ,murkowski7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,a ,,bill ,to amend the ,family ,violence ,prevention and ,services ,act to make improvements4 #a4 ,short title2 references in ,act 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,family ,violence ,prevention and ,services ,improvement ,act of #bjai4 7b7 ,references ,except as otherwise specified1 amendments made by this ,act to a section or other provision of law are amendments to such section or other provision of the ,family ,violence ,prevention and ,services ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdja et seq474 #b4 ,purpose ,subsection 7b7 of section #cja 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdja7 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,purpose ,it is the purpose of this title to improve services and interventions and advance primary and secondary prevention of family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence by-- 7#a7 assisting ,states and territories in supporting local family violence programs to provide accessible1 trauma-informed1 culturally relevant residential and non-residential services to domestic violence victims and their children and dependents2 7#b7 strengthening the capacity of ,indian ,tribes to exercise their sovereign authority to respond to family violence committed against ,indians2 7#c7 providing for a network of technical assistance and training centers to support effective policy1 practice1 research1 and cross-system collaboration to improve intervention and prevention efforts throughout the country2 7#d7 supporting the efforts of ,state1 territorial1 and ,tribal coalitions to document and address the needs of victims and their children and dependents1 including victims and their children and dependents who are underserved1 implement effective coordinated community and systems responses1 and promote ongoing public education and community engagement2 7#e7 maintaining national domestic violence hotlines1 including a national ,indian domestic violence hotline2 and 7#f7 supporting the development and implementation of evidence-informed1 coalition-led1 and community-based primary prevention approaches and programs4 4 #c4 ,definitions ,section #cjb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdjb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,dating partner ,the term dating partner means any person who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with a victim1 and where the existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on a consideration of-- 7,a7 the length of the relationship2 7,b7 the type of the relationship2 and 7,c7 the frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship4 2 7#b7 by striking paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d72 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,digital services ,the term digital services means services1 resources1 information1 support1 or referrals provided through electronic communications platforms and media1 which may include mobile phone technology1 video technology1 computer technology 7including use of the internet71 and any other emerging communications technologies that are appropriate for the purposes of providing services1 resources1 information1 support1 or referrals for the benefit of victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 or family violence4 7#d7 ,domestic violence1 dating violence1 family violence ,the terms domestic violence1 dating violence1 and family violence mean any act1 threatened act1 or pattern of acts of physical or sexual violence1 stalking1 harassment1 psychological abuse1 economic abuse1 technological abuse1 or any other form of abuse1 including threatening to commit harm against children or dependents or other members of the household of the recipient of the threat for the purpose of coercion1 threatening1 or causing harm1 directed against-- 7,a7 a dating partner or other person similarly situated to a dating partner under the laws of the jurisdiction2 7,b7 a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the person committing such an act2 7,c7 a current or former spouse or other person similarly situated to a spouse under the laws of the jurisdiction2 7,d7 a person who shares a child or dependent in common with the person committing such an act2 or 7,e7 any other person who is protected from any such act under the domestic or family violence laws1 policies1 or regulations of the jurisdiction4 2 7#d7 by amending paragraph 7#e7 to read as follows3 7#e7 ,indian2 ,indian ,tribe2 ,tribal organization ,the terms ,indian1 ,indian ,tribe1 and ,tribal organization have the meanings given the terms ,indian1 ,indian tribe1 and tribal organization1 respectively1 in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 2 7#e7 by-- 7,a7 redesignating paragraphs 7#ac7 and 7#ad7 as paragraphs 7#ag7 and 7#ah71 respectively2 7,b7 redesignating paragraphs 7#h7 through 7#ab7 as paragraphs 7#aa7 through 7#ae71 respectively2 and 7,c7 redesignating paragraphs 7#f7 and 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#g7 and 7#h71 respectively2 7#f7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 the following3 7#f7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 2 7#g7 in paragraph 7#h71 as so redesignated1 by striking #db ,u4,s4,c4 #acibe7;a7 and inserting #cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abbia7;a72 7#h7 by inserting after paragraph 7#h7 the following3 7#i7 ,population specific services ,the term population specific services has the meaning given such term in section #djjjb7;a7 of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abbia7;a774 7#aj7 ,racial and ethnic minority group ,the term racial and ethnic minority group has the meaning given such term in section #agjg7;g7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjju-#f7;g774 2 7#i7 by amending paragraph 7#ab71 as so redesignated1 to read as follows3 7#ab7 ,shelter ,the term shelter means the provision of temporary refuge and basic necessities1 in conjunction with supportive services1 provided on a regular basis1 in compliance with applicable ,state1 ,tribal1 territorial1 or local law to victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence1 and their children and dependents4 ,such law includes regulations governing the provision of safe homes and other forms of secure temporary lodging1 meals1 or supportive services 7including providing basic necessities7 to victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence1 and their children and dependents4 2 7#aj7 in paragraph 7#ad71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting 1 designated by the ,secretary1 after organization2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking dependents and inserting children and dependents2 7#aa7 in paragraph 7#ae71 as so redesignated1 by striking dependents each place it appears and inserting children and dependents2 7#ab7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ae71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#af7 ,tribal domestic violence coalition ,the term ,tribal domestic violence coalition means an established nonprofit1 nongovernmental ,indian organization that-- 7,a7 provides education1 support1 and technical assistance to member ,indian service providers in a manner that enables the member providers to establish and maintain culturally appropriate services1 including shelter 7including supportive services7 designed to assist ,indian victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence and the children and dependents of such victims2 and 7,b7 is comprised of members that are representative of-- 7i7 the member service providers described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 the ,tribal communities in which the services are being provided4 2 7#ac7 in paragraph 7#ag71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking tribally and inserting ,tribally2 7,b7 by striking tribal and inserting ,tribal2 and 7,c7 by striking tribe each place it appears and inserting ,tribe2 and 7#ad7 by striking paragraph 7#ah71 as so redesignated1 and inserting the following3 7#ah7 ,underserved populations and underserved individuals ,the terms underserved populations and underserved individuals mean victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 or family violence1 and their children and dependents who face obstacles in accessing and using ,state1 ,tribal1 territorial1 or local domestic violence1 dating violence1 or family violence services1 and who may be overrepresented due to historical barriers4 ,populations may be underserved on the basis of1 marginalized racial and ethnic minority populations1 ,indigenous status1 cultural and language barriers1 immigration status1 physical1 sensory1 or cognitive disabilities1 mental disabilities or other mental health needs1 sexual orientation or gender identity1 age 7including both elders and minors71 geographical location1 faith or religious practice1 or other bases1 as determined by the ,secretary1 under the ,family ,violence ,prevention and ,services ,act program carried out under this title4 7#ai7 ,child ,the term child means an individual who is-- 7,a7 younger than age #ah2 and 7,b7 not an emancipated minor4 4 #d4 ,authorization of appropriations ,the ,act is amended by repealing section #cjc 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdjc7 and inserting the following3 #cjc4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,application ,this section shall apply for any fiscal year before the first fiscal year for which the amount appropriated to carry out the provisions specified in subsection 7b7 is not less than #ahe1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,authorizations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out sections #cja through #cab1 #beb1cjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbd4 7#b7 ,reservation for grants to tribes ,of the amounts appropriated under paragraph 7#a7 for a fiscal year1 #aj percent shall be reserved and used to carry out section #cji4 7#c7 ,formula grants to states ,of the amounts appropriated under paragraph 7#a7 for a fiscal year and not reserved under paragraph 7#b7 7referred to in this subsection as the remainder71 not less than #ge percent shall be used for making grants under section #cjf7;a74 7#d7 ,technical assistance and training centers ,of the remainder1 not less than #f percent shall be used to carry out section #caj4 7#e7 ,grants for state domestic violence coalitions ,of the remainder1 not less than #aj percent shall be used to carry out section #caa4 7#f7 ,specialized services ,of the remainder1 not less than #e percent shall be used to carry out section #cab4 7#g7 ,administration1 evaluation1 and monitoring ,of the remainder1 not more than #d percent shall be used by the ,secretary for evaluation1 monitoring1 and other administrative costs under this title4 7c7 ,tribal domestic violence coalitions ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #caa;,a #g1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbd4 7d7 ,national domestic violence hotline ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #cac #aj1bej1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbd4 7e7 ,national ,indian ,domestic ,violence ,hotline ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #cac;,a #b1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbd4 7f7 ,domestic violence prevention enhancement and leadership through alliances ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #cad #bf1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbd4 7g7 ,grants for underserved populations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #cae #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbd4 7h7 ,grants for culturally specific services ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #caf #f1bej1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbd4 #cjc;,a4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,application ,this section shall apply for-- 7#a7 the first fiscal year for which the amount appropriated to carry out the provisions specified in subsection 7b7 is not less than #ahe1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 each subsequent fiscal year4 7b7 ,authorization 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out sections #cja through #cab and #caf1 #bej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbd4 7#b7 ,reservations for grants to tribes ,of the amounts appropriated under paragraph 7#a7 for a fiscal year1 #ab4e percent shall be reserved and used to carry out section #cji4 7#c7 ,formula grants to states ,of the amounts appropriated under paragraph 7#a7 for a fiscal year and not reserved under paragraph 7#b7 7referred to in this subsection as the remainder71 not less than #gj percent shall be used for making grants under section #cjf7;a74 7#d7 ,technical assistance and training centers ,of the remainder1 not less than #f percent shall be used to carry out section #caj4 7#e7 ,grants for state and tribal domestic violence coalitions ,of the remainder-- 7,a7 not less than #aj percent shall be used to carry out section #caa2 and 7,b7 not less than #c percent shall be used to carry out section #caa;,a4 7#f7 ,specialized services ,of the remainder1 not less than #e percent shall be used to carry out section #cab4 7#g7 ,culturally specific services ,of the remainder1 not less #b4e percent shall be used to carry out section #caf4 7#h7 ,administration1 evaluation1 and monitoring ,of the remainder1 not more than #c4e percent shall be used by the ,secretary for evaluation1 monitoring1 and other administrative costs under this title4 7c7 ,national domestic violence hotline ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #cac #aj1bej1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbd4 7d7 ,national ,indian ,domestic ,violence ,hotline ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #cac;,a #b1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbd4 7e7 ,domestic violence prevention enhancement and leadership through alliances ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #cad #bf1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbd4 7f7 ,grants for underserved populations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #cae #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbd4 4 #e4 ,authority of ,secretary ,section #cjd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdjd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting or institutions of higher education1 including to support and evaluate demonstration or discretionary projects in response to current and emerging issues1 after nongovernmental entities2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking ,,capta ,reauthorization ,act of #bjaj and inserting ,family ,violence ,prevention and ,services ,improvement ,act of #bjai2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking prevention and treatment of inserting prevention of1 intervention in1 and treatment of12 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 and 7ii7 by adding after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 making grants to eligible entities or entering into contracts with for-profit or nonprofit nongovernmental entities or institutions of higher education to conduct domestic violence research or evaluation2 and 4 #f4 ,allotment of funds ,section #cje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdje7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,in general ,from the sums appropriated under section #cjc and available for grants to ,states under section #cjf7;a7 for any fiscal year1 each ,state 7including ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands7 shall be allotted for a grant under section #cjf7;a71 #fjj1jjj1 with the remaining funds to be allotted to each ,state 7other than ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands7 in an amount that bears the same ratio to such remaining funds as the population of such ,state bears to the population of all such ,states 7excluding ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by striking under section #cad each place it appears and inserting under this title2 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7f74 #g4 ,formula grants to ,states ,section #cjf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdjf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking dependents and inserting children and dependents2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting ,indians1 members of ,indian ,tribes1 or after who are2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity under section #djjjb7;b77#ac77;,a7 of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abbia7;b77#ac77;,a771 after title ,,ix of the ,education ,amendments of #aigb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #afha et seq4712 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b77i71 by striking the second sentence and inserting the following3 ,if sex-segregated or sex-specific programming is necessary to the essential operation of a program1 nothing in this paragraph shall prevent any such program or activity from being provided in a sex-specific manner4 ,in such circumstances1 grantees may meet the requirements of this paragraph by providing comparable services to individuals who cannot be provided with the sex-segregated or sex-specific programming42 and 7iii7 in subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7-- 7,i7 by striking ,indian tribe and inserting ,indian ,tribe2 and 7,,ii7 by striking tribally and inserting ,tribally2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 respectively2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by adding at the end the following3 ,the nondisclosure of confidential or private information requirements under section #djjjb7;b77#b7 of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abbia7;b77#b77 shall apply to grantees and subgrantees under this title in the same manner such requirements apply to grantees and subgrantees under such ,act42 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,g77i71 by striking tribal and inserting ,tribal2 7iii7 by striking subparagraphs 7,b71 7,c71 7,d71 and 7,f72 and 7iv7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,e71 7,g71 and 7,h7 as subparagraphs 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,d71 respectively2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#e71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 by striking ,indian tribe and inserting ,indian ,tribe2 and 7ii7 by striking tribal and inserting ,tribal4 #h4 ,state application ,section #cjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdjg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking tribally and inserting ,tribally2 and 7ii7 by adding ,for purposes of section #bjjg7;c77#c7 of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh1 a ,state's application under this paragraph shall be deemed to be a ,state plan4 at the end2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking provide a description of the procedures that and inserting certify that procedures2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting and provide a description of such procedures before the semicolon2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking assurances and inserting certifications2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7iii7-- 7aa7 in subclause 7,i7-- 7,,aa7 by striking operation of shelters and inserting provision of shelter2 and 7,,bb7 by striking dependents and inserting children and dependents2 and 7bb7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking dependents and inserting children and dependents2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking an assurance and inserting a certification2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7,i7 by striking an assurance and inserting a certification2 7,,ii7 by striking planning and monitoring and inserting planning1 coordination1 and monitoring2 and 7,,iii7 by striking and the administration of the grant programs and projects and inserting 1 the administration of the grant programs and projects1 and the establishment of a set of service standards and best practices for grantees2 7v7 in subparagraph 7,e7-- 7,i7 by inserting provide certification and before describe2 and 7,,ii7 by striking to underserved populations and all that follows through the semicolon and inserting for individuals from racial and ethnic minority groups1 ,tribal populations1 and other underserved populations1 in the ,state planning process1 and how the ,state plan addresses the unmet needs of such populations22 7vi7 in subparagraphs 7,e71 7,f71 and 7,g71 by striking ,indian tribe each place it appears and inserting ,indian ,tribe2 7vii7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking tribally and inserting ,tribally2 7viii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,h7 and 7,i7 as subparagraph 7,i7 and 7,j71 respectively2 7ix7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,g7 the following3 7,h7 describe how activities and services provided by the ,state or ,indian ,tribe are designed to promote trauma-informed care1 autonomy1 and privacy for victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence1 and their children and dependents1 including in the design and delivery of shelter services2 2 and 7x7 in subparagraph 7,i71 as so redesignated-- 7,i7 by striking tribe and inserting ,tribe2 7,,ii7 by striking an assurance and inserting a certification2 and 7,,iii7 by inserting 1 remove1 or exclude after bar2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking tribe each place it appears and inserting ,tribe2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in the heading1 by striking tribal and inserting ,tribal2 and 7ii7 by striking ,indian tribes each place such term appears and inserting ,indian ,tribes4 #i4 ,subgrants and uses of funds ,section #cjh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdjh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking that is designed and inserting that are designed2 and 7,b7 by striking dependents and inserting children and dependents2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 1 supportive services1 or prevention services and inserting or supportive services2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking developing safety plans and inserting safety planning2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by inserting for racial and ethnic minority groups before the semicolon2 7iv7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,f7 through 7,h7 as subparagraphs 7,g7 through 7,i71 respectively2 7v7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,e7 the following3 7,f7 provision of shelter and services to underserved populations2 2 7vi7 in subparagraph 7,h71 as so redesignated-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking 1 case management services12 7,,ii7 in clause 7i71 by striking ,federal and ,state and inserting ,federal1 ,state1 and local2 7,,iii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking 1 but which shall not include reimbursement for any health care services2 7,,iv7 in clause 7v71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,v7 by redesignating clause 7vi7 as clause 7vii72 7,,vi7 by inserting after clause 7v7 the following3 7vi7 language assistance1 including translation of written materials1 telephonic and in-person interpreter services1 for victims with limited ,english proficiency or victims who are deaf or hard of hearing2 and 2 and 7,,vii7 in clause 7vii71 as so redesignated1 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 and 7vii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,j7 partnerships that enhance the design and delivery of services to victims and their children and dependents4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking for the primary purpose of providing and inserting whose primary purpose is to provide2 7ii7 by inserting 1 for the provision of such shelter and services before the period at the end of the first sentence2 7iii7 by striking supportive services and prevention services and inserting supportive services or prevention services2 and 7iv7 by striking through 7,h7 and inserting through 7,i72 and 7,c7 by striking dependents each place it appears 7other than in paragraph 7#a77;,j77 and inserting children and dependents2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking a local public agency1 or 2 and 7ii7 by striking dependents and inserting children and dependents2 and 7,b7 by striking tribal organizations1 and voluntary associations71 and inserting ,tribal organizations and voluntary associations7 or a local public agency2 and 7,c7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 an organization whose primary purpose is to provide culturally appropriate services to racial and ethnic minority groups1 ,tribal communities1 or other underserved populations1 that does not have a documented history of effective work concerning family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence1 but that is in partnership with an organization described in paragraph 7#a74 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the heading1 by striking or dependants and inserting 1 or children or dependents2 and 7ii7 by striking dependent and inserting child or dependent2 and 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,voluntarily accepted services ,participation in supportive services under this title shall be voluntary4 ,receipt of the benefits of shelter described in subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 shall not be conditioned upon the participation of the adult or youth1 or their children or dependents1 in any or all of the supportive services offered under this title4 4 #aj4 ,grants for ,indian ,tribes ,section #cji 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdji7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking #db ,u4,s4,c4 #adjde;d and inserting #cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bjabf2 7,b7 by striking tribal and inserting ,tribal2 7,c7 by striking ,indian tribes and inserting ,indian ,tribes2 and 7,d7 by striking section #cjc7;a77#b77;,b7 and inserting section #cjc or #cjc;,a and made available2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,indian tribe each place it appears and inserting ,indian ,tribe2 and 7,b7 by striking tribal organization each place it appears and inserting ,tribal organization4 #aa4 ,national resource centers and training and technical assistance centers ,section #caj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdaj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking under this title and reserved under section #cjc7;a77#b77;,c7 and inserting under section #cjc or #cjc;,a and made available to carry out this section2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking #g and inserting #i2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 an ,alaska ,native ,tribal resource center on domestic violence1 to reduce ,tribal disparities2 and 2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking grants1 to inserting grants to entities that focus on other critical issues1 such as2 7ii7 in clause 7i71 by striking 7including ,alaska ,native72 and 7iii7 by amending clause 7ii7 to read as follows3 7ii7 entities demonstrating expertise related to carrying out an activity described in subclause 7,i71 7,,ii71 or 7,,iii7 to-- 7,i7 address the housing needs of domestic violence victims and their children and dependents2 7,,ii7 develop leadership of advocates from underserved communities2 or 7,,iii7 address other emerging issues related to family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by inserting and dependents after children2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by inserting online after central2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in clauses 7i7 and 7ii7-- 7aa7 by striking tribes and tribal organizations and inserting ,tribes and ,tribal organizations2 and 7bb7 by striking the tribes and inserting the ,tribes2 7,,ii7 in clause 7i71 by striking #db and all the follows through #cgif;gg-#aj note and inserting #cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdeb note2 7,,iii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking #db and all that follows through #cgif;gg-#aj note and inserting #cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdeb note2 and 7,,iv7 in clause 7iii71 by inserting the ,office for ,victims of ,crime and after ,human ,services1 and2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,state and local domestic violence service providers and inserting support effective policy1 practice1 research1 and cross systems collaboration2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking which may include the response to the use of the self-defense plea by domestic violence victims and the issuance and use of protective orders and inserting including the issuance and use of protective orders1 batterers' intervention programming1 and responses to charged1 incarcerated1 and re-entering domestic violence victims2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking dependents and inserting children2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting 1 and the response of domestic violence programs and other community organizations with respect to health advocacy and addressing health issues before the period2 7v7 by amending subparagraph 7,d7 to read as follows3 7,d7 ,the response of behavioral health systems1 domestic violence and other related systems and programs to victims of domestic violence and their children and dependents who experience psychological trauma1 mental health issues1 or substance use-related needs4 2 and 7vi7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 ,the response of the domestic violence programs and related systems to victims who are underserved due to sexual orientation or gender identity1 including expanding the capacity of lesbian1 gay1 bisexual1 and transgender organizations to respond to and prevent domestic violence4 7,g7 ,strengthening the organizational capacity of ,state1 territorial1 and ,tribal domestic violence coalitions and of ,state1 territorial1 and ,tribal administrators who distribute funds under this title to community-based domestic violence programs1 with the aim of better enabling such coalitions and administrators-- 7i7 to collaborate and respond effectively to domestic violence2 7ii7 to meet the conditions and carry out the provisions of this title2 and 7iii7 to implement best practices to meet the emerging needs of victims of domestic violence and their families1 children1 and dependents4 2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,alaska ,native ,tribal resource center ,in accordance with subsection 7a77#b71 the ,secretary shall award a grant to an eligible entity for an ,alaska ,native ,tribal resource center on domestic violence to reduce ,tribal disparities1 which shall-- 7,a7 offer a comprehensive array of technical assistance and training resources to ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations1 specifically designed to enhance the capacity of the ,tribes and organizations to respond to domestic violence and the findings of section #ija and purposes in section #ijb of the ,violence ,against ,women and ,department of ,justice ,reauthorization ,act of #bjje 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdeb note72 7,b7 coordinate all projects and activities with the national resource center described in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 including projects and activities that involve working with non-,tribal ,state and local governments to enhance their capacity to understand the unique needs of ,alaska ,natives2 7,c7 provide comprehensive community education and domestic violence prevention initiatives in a culturally sensitive and relevant manner2 and 7,d7 coordinate activities with other ,federal agencies1 offices1 and grantees that address the needs of ,alaska ,natives that experience domestic violence1 including the ,office of ,justice ,services of the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs1 the ,indian ,health ,service1 and the ,office for ,victims of ,crime and the ,office on ,violence ,against ,women of the ,department of ,justice4 2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#d71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b77i71 by striking ,indian tribes1 tribal organizations and inserting ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking the tribes and inserting the ,tribes2 and 7,,ii7 by striking nontribal and inserting non-,tribal2 and 7iii7 by striking 7including ,alaska ,natives7 each place it appears2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or 7,d7 and inserting 7,d71 7,f71 or 7,g72 and 7ii7 by amending subparagraph 7,b7 to read as follows3 7,b7 includes on the board of directors or advisory committee and on the staff of such entity1 individuals who are from domestic violence programs and who are geographically and culturally diverse1 and1 with respect to grantees described in subsection 7b77#b77;,f71 who reflect the targeted communities2 and 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking tribal organization each place it appears and inserting ,tribal organization2 7ii7 by striking ,indian tribes each place it appears and inserting ,indian ,tribes2 7iii7 by striking #db and all that follows through #cgif;gg-#aj note and inserting #cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdeb note2 and 7iv7 by striking tribally and inserting ,tribally2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7ii71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7ii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 has a board of directors or advisory committee1 and staff1 that reflect the targeted community4 2 7,d7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#e72 7,e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ,alaska ,native ,tribal ,resource ,center on ,domestic ,violence ,to be eligible to receive a grant under subsection 7b77#c71 an entity shall be a ,tribal organization or a nonprofit private organization that focuses primarily on issues of domestic violence within ,tribes in ,alaska that submits information to the ,secretary demonstrating-- 7,a7 experience working with ,alaska ,tribes and ,tribal organizations to respond to domestic violence and the findings of section #ija of the ,violence ,against ,women and ,department of ,justice ,reauthorization ,act of #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-afb2 #cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdeb note72 7,b7 experience providing ,alaska ,tribes and ,tribal organizations with assistance in developing ,tribally based prevention and intervention services addressing domestic violence and safety for ,indian women consistent with the purposes of section #ijb of the ,violence ,against ,women and ,department of ,justice ,reauthorization ,act of #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-afb2 #cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdeb note72 7,c7 strong support for the entity's designation as the ,alaska ,native ,tribal resource center on domestic violence from advocates working with ,alaska ,tribes to address domestic violence and the safety of ,alaska ,native women2 7,d7 a record of demonstrated effectiveness in assisting ,alaska ,tribes and ,tribal organizations with prevention and intervention services addressing domestic violence2 and 7,e7 the capacity to serve ,tribes across the ,state of ,alaska4 2 and 7,f7 in paragraph 7#e71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 by striking 7including ,alaska ,natives72 and 7ii7 by striking ,indian tribe1 tribal organization and inserting ,indian ,tribe1 ,tribal organization4 #ab4 ,grants to ,state domestic violence coalitions ,section #caa 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdaa7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking section #cjc7;a77#b77;,d7 and inserting section #cjc or #cjc;,a and made available to take out this section2 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking shall include2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 and evidence-informed prevention of1 after comprehensive responses to2 and 7ii7 by striking working with local and inserting 8shall include-- 7,a7 working with local 2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 respectively1 and adjusting the margins accordingly2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 by striking dependents and inserting children and dependents2 and 7ii7 by adding and after the semicolon2 and 7,e7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7,d7 collaborating with ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations 7and corresponding ,native ,hawaiian groups or communities7 to address the needs of ,indian 7including ,alaska ,native7 and ,native ,hawaiian victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence1 as applicable in the ,state2 and 2 7,f7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking collaborating with and providing and inserting 8may include-- 7,a7 collaborating with and providing 2 7,g7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#b72 7,h7 in paragraph 7#f71 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively1 and adjusting the margins accordingly2 7,i7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#g7 as subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,d71 respectively1 and adjusting the margins accordingly2 7,j7 in clause 7ii7 of subparagraph 7,c7 of paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 by striking child abuse is present2 and inserting there is a co-occurrence of child abuse2 and2 7,k7 by striking paragraph 7#h72 and 7,l7 in subparagraph 7,d7 of paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 by striking 2 and and inserting a period2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7e72 7#d7 by redesignating subsections 7f7 through 7h7 as subsections 7e7 through 7g71 respectively2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7g71 as so redesignated1 by striking ,indian tribes and tribal organizations and inserting ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations4 #ac4 ,grants to ,tribal domestic violence coalitions ,the ,family ,violence ,prevention and ,services ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdja et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #caa the following3 #caa;,a4 ,grants to ,tribal domestic violence coalitions 7a7 ,grants authorized ,beginning with fiscal year #bjbj1 out of amounts appropriated under section #cjc or #cjc;,a and made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall award grants to eligible entities in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,eligible entities ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 an entity shall be a ,tribal domestic violence coalition that is recognized by the ,office on ,violence ,against ,women of the ,department of ,justice that provides services to ,indian ,tribes4 7c7 ,application ,each ,tribal domestic violence coalition desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 ,the application submitted by the coalition for the grant shall provide documentation of the coalition's work1 demonstrating that the coalition-- 7#a7 meets all the applicable requirements set forth in this section2 and 7#b7 has the ability to conduct all activities described in this section1 as indicated by-- 7,a7 a documented experience in administering ,federal grants to conduct the activities described in subsection 7d72 or 7,b7 a documented history of activities to further the purposes of this section set forth in subsection 7d74 7d7 ,use of funds ,a ,tribal domestic violence coalition eligible under subsection 7b7 that receives a grant under this section may use the grant funds for administration and operation to further the purposes of family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence intervention and prevention activities1 including-- 7#a7 working with local ,tribal family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence service programs and providers of direct services to encourage appropriate and comprehensive responses to family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence against adults or youth within the ,indian ,tribes served1 including providing training and technical assistance and conducting ,tribal needs assessments2 7#b7 participating in planning and monitoring the distribution of subgrants and subgrant funds within the ,state under section #cjh7;a72 7#c7 working in collaboration with ,tribal service providers and community-based organizations to address the needs of victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence1 and their children and dependents2 7#d7 collaborating with1 and providing information to1 entities in such fields as housing1 health care1 mental health1 social welfare1 and law enforcement to support the development and implementation of effective policies2 7#e7 supporting the development and implementation of effective policies1 protocols1 legislation1 codes1 and programs that address the safety and support needs of adult and youth ,tribal victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence2 7#f7 encouraging appropriate responses to cases of family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence against adults or youth1 by working with ,tribal1 ,state1 and ,federal judicial agencies and law enforcement agencies2 7#g7 working with ,tribal1 ,state and ,federal judicial agencies1 including family law judges1 criminal court judges1 child protective service agencies1 and children's advocates to develop appropriate responses to child custody and visitation issues-- 7,a7 in cases of child exposure to family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence2 or 7,b7 in cases in which-- 7i7 family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence is present2 and 7ii7 child abuse is present2 7#h7 providing information to the public about prevention of family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence within ,indian ,tribes2 and 7#i7 assisting ,indian ,tribes' participation in1 and attendance of1 ,federal and ,state consultations on family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence1 including consultations mandated by the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7title ,,iv of ,public ,law #ajc-cbb71 the ,victims of ,crime ,act of #aihd 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaja et seq471 or this title4 7e7 ,reallocation ,if1 at the end of the sixth month of any fiscal year for which sums are appropriated under section #cjc or #cjc;,a and made available to carry out this section1 a portion of the available amount has not been awarded to ,tribal domestic violence coalitions for grants under this section because of the failure of such coalitions to meet the requirements for such grants1 then the ,secretary shall award such portion1 in equal shares1 to ,tribal domestic violence coalitions that meet such requirements4 4 #ad4 ,specialized services for abused parents and their children ,section #cab 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdab7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking dating violence service programs and community-based programs to prevent future domestic violence by addressing1 in an appropriate manner1 the needs of children and inserting culturally specific community-based programs to serve children and youth2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 and to support the caregiving capacity of adult victims before the period2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking more than #b and inserting less than #c2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by inserting or ,state domestic violence services after local2 7,b7 by inserting a culturally specific organization1 after associations712 7,c7 by striking tribal organization and inserting ,tribal organization2 7,d7 by inserting adult and child after serving2 and 7,e7 by striking and their children2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 a description of how the entity will prioritize the safety of1 and confidentiality of information about adult and child victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence2 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking developmentally appropriate and age-appropriate services1 and culturally and linguistically appropriate services1 to the victims and children2 and and inserting trauma-informed1 developmentally appropriate1 age-appropriate1 and culturally and linguistically appropriate services to children and youth and their adult caregivers22 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking appropriate and relevant to the unique needs of children exposed to family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence4 and inserting relevant to the unique needs of children and youth exposed to family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence1 and address the parent's or caregiver's ongoing caregiving capacity2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 a description of prevention activities targeting child and youth victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking community-based program described in subsection 7a7 and inserting culturally specific1 community-based program2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7i7 by striking victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence and their children and inserting child and adult victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence2 and 7ii7 by inserting or the health system before the semicolon2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking community-based organizations serving victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence or children exposed to family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence and inserting health1 education1 or other community-based organizations serving adult and child victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting health1 after transportation12 and 7#e7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by inserting shall participate in an evaluation and after under this section2 and 7,b7 by striking contain an evaluation of and inserting information on4 #ae4 ,national domestic violence hotline grant ,section #cac 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdac7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking toll-free telephone and inserting telephonic and digital services2 7,b7 by striking a hotline that provides and inserting a hotline and digital services that provide2 and 7,c7 by inserting before the period at the end of the second sentence the following3 1 and who provide information about healthy relationships for adults and youth2 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and digital services after hotline2 7ii7 in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 by striking hotline personnel each place such term appears and inserting advocacy personnel2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking are able to effectively operate any technological systems used by the hotline and inserting or digital services are able to effectively operate any technological systems used by the hotline or provide any digital services1 as applicable2 7iv7 in subparagraphs 7,d71 7,e71 and 7,f71 by inserting and digital services after hotline each place such term appears2 7v7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by inserting or visual after hearing2 and 7vi7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking teen dating violence hotline and inserting youth dating violence hotline and other digital services and resources2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting 1 digital services1 after hotline2 7,c7 by amending paragraph 7#e7 to read as follows3 7#e7 demonstrate the ability to-- 7,a7 provide information and referrals for individuals contacting the hotline via telephonic or digital services2 7,b7 directly connect callers or assist digital services users in connecting to service providers2 and 7,c7 employ crisis interventions meeting the standards of family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence providers2 2 7,d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#f7 through 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#g7 through 7#i71 respectively2 and 7,e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 the following3 7#f7 demonstrate the ability to provide information about healthy relationships for adults and youth2 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by inserting and digital services after ,hotline2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking telephone hotline and inserting telephonic hotline and digital services2 and 7ii7 by striking assistance to adult and inserting for the benefit of adult2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and an internet service provider for the use of operating digital services before the semicolon2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 1 provide counseling and referral services for callers on a #bd-;hour-a-day basis1 and directly connect callers and inserting and digital services contracts1 provide counseling1 health relationship information1 and referral services for callers and digital services users1 on a #bd-;hour-a-day basis1 and directly connect callers and digital services users2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting or digital services users after callers2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by inserting and digital services after hotline2 7v7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking underserved populations and inserting racial and ethnic minority groups1 ,tribal and underserved populations12 and 7vi7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking teen violence hotline and inserting hotline or digital services4 #af4 ,national ,indian domestic violence hotline grant 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 #hd4c percent of ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native women have experienced violence in their lifetime2 7#b7 #ha4f percent of ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native men have experienced violence in their lifetime2 7#c7 #ef4a percent of ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native women will experience sexual violence in their lifetime2 7#d7 #ee4e percent of ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native women will experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime2 7#e7 #dh4h percent of ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native women will experience stalking2 7#f7 #ch percent of ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,natives female victims have been previously unable to access victim assistance services2 7#g7 ,indian ,tribes require additional criminal justice and victim services resources to respond to violent assaults against women2 7#h7 the unique legal relationship of the ,united ,states to ,indian ,tribes creates a ,federal trust responsibility to assist ,tribal governments in safeguarding the lives of ,indian women2 and 7#i7 a national ,indian domestic violence hotline is required to increase access of ,indian adult and youth victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence to ,tribal victim services and resources4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to increase the availability of information and assistance to ,indian adult or youth victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence1 family and household members of such victim1 and individuals affected by such victimization by supporting a national1 toll-free telephonic and digital hotline to provide services that are-- 7#a7 informed of ,federal ,indian law and ,tribal laws impacting ,indian victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence2 7#b7 culturally appropriate to ,indian adult and youth victims2 and 7#c7 developed in cooperation with victim services offered by ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations4 7c7 ,grant program ,the ,family ,violence ,prevention and ,services ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdja et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #cac the following3 #cac;,a4 ,national ,indian domestic violence hotline grant 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall award a grant to a ,tribal organization or private1 non-profit entity to maintain the ongoing operation of a national1 toll-free telephonic and digital hotline service to provide information and assistance to ,indian adult and youth victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence1 family and household members of such victims1 and other individuals affected by such victimization4 7b7 ,term ,the ,secretary shall award a grant under this section for a period of not more than #e years4 7c7 ,conditions on payment ,the provision of payments under a grant awarded under this section shall be subject to annual approval by the ,secretary and subject to the availability of appropriations for each fiscal year to make the payments4 7d7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 an entity shall be a ,tribal organization or a nonprofit private organization that focuses primarily on issues of domestic violence as it relates to ,american ,indians and ,alaska ,natives1 and submit an application to the ,secretary that shall-- 7#a7 contain such agreements1 assurances1 and information1 be in such form1 and be submitted in such manner1 as the ,secretary shall prescribe2 7#b7 include a complete description of the applicant's plan for the operation of a national ,indian domestic violence hotline and digital services1 including descriptions of-- 7,a7 the training program for advocacy personnel relating to the provision of culturally appropriate and legally accurate services1 information1 resources and referrals for ,indian victims of domestic1 dating1 and family violence2 7,b7 the training program for advocacy personnel1 relating to technology requirements to ensure that all persons affiliated with the hotline and digital services are able to effectively operate any technological systems required to provide the necessary services used by the hotline2 7,c7 the hiring criteria and qualifications for advocacy personnel1 including the applicant1 to ensure that hotline advocates and other personnel have demonstrated knowledge of ,indian legal1 social1 and cultural issues1 to ensure that the unique needs of ,indian callers and users of digital services are met2 7,d7 the methods for the creation1 maintenance1 and updating of a resource database of culturally appropriate victim services and resources available from ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations2 7,e7 a plan for publicizing the availability of the services from the national ,indian hotline to ,indian victims of domestic violence and dating violence2 7,f7 a plan for providing service to non-,english speaking callers1 including service through hotline and digital services personnel who have non-,english language capability2 7,g7 a plan for facilitating access to hotline and digital services by individuals with hearing impairments2 and 7,h7 a plan for providing assistance and referrals to ,indian youth victims of domestic violence and for victims of dating violence who are minors1 which may be carried out through a national ,indian youth dating violence hotline1 digital services1 or other resources2 7#c7 demonstrate recognized expertise providing services1 including information on healthy relationships and referrals for ,indian victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence and coordinating services with ,indian ,tribes or ,tribal organizations2 7#d7 demonstrate support from ,indian victim services programs1 ,tribal coalitions recognized by the ,office on ,violence ,against ,women and ,tribal grantees under this title2 7#e7 demonstrate capacity and the expertise to maintain a domestic violence hotline1 digital services and a comprehensive database of service providers from ,indian ,tribes or ,tribal organizations2 7#f7 demonstrate compliance with nondisclosure requirements as described in section #cjf7;c77#e7 and following comprehensive quality assurance practices2 and 7#g7 contain such other information as the ,secretary may require4 7e7 ,indian hotline activities 7#a7 ,in general ,an entity that receives a grant under this section shall use funds made available through the grant for the purpose described in subsection 7a71 consistent with paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,activities ,in establishing and operating the hotline1 the entity-- 7,a7 shall contract with a carrier for the use of a toll-free telephone line and an internet service provider for digital services2 7,b7 shall employ1 train 7including providing technology training71 and supervise personnel to answer incoming calls and digital services contacts1 provide counseling1 healthy relationship and referral services for ,indian callers and digital services users1 directly connect callers1 and assist digital services users in connecting to service providers2 7,c7 shall assemble and maintain a database of information relating to services for ,indian victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence to which ,indian callers or digital services users may be referred1 including information on the availability of shelters and supportive services for victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence2 7,d7 shall widely publicize the hotline and digital services throughout ,indian ,tribes and communities1 including-- 7i7 national and regional member organizations of ,indian ,tribes2 7ii7 ,tribal domestic violence services programs2 and 7iii7 ,tribal non-profit victim service providers2 7,e7 at the discretion of the hotline operator1 may provide appropriate assistance and referrals for family and household members of ,indian victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence1 and ,indians affected by the victimization described in subsection 7a72 and 7,f7 at the discretion of the hotline operator1 may provide assistance1 or referrals for counseling or intervention1 for identified ,indian perpetrators1 including self-identified perpetrators1 of family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence1 but shall not be required to provide such assistance or referrals in any circumstance in which the hotline operator fears the safety of a victim may be impacted by an abuser or suspected abuser4 7f7 ,reports and evaluation ,the entity receiving a grant under this section shall submit a performance report to the ,secretary at such time as shall be reasonably required by the ,secretary4 ,such performance report shall describe the activities that have been carried out with such grant funds1 contain an evaluation of the effectiveness of such activities1 and provide such additional information as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 4 #ag4 ,domestic violence prevention enhancement and leadership ,section #cad 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdad7 is amended to read as follows3 #cad4 ,domestic violence prevention enhancement and leadership 7a7 ,purpose and description of grants 7#a7 ,purpose ,the purposes of this section are-- 7,a7 to continue efforts to build evidence for effective primary prevention practices1 programs1 and policies that reduce and end family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence2 7,b7 to build capacity at the ,state1 ,tribal1 territorial1 and local levels to meet the objectives described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,c7 to advance primary prevention efforts related to family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence nationally4 7#b7 ,description of grants ,from the amounts appropriated under this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 acting through the ,division of ,violence ,prevention of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,division of ,family ,violence ,prevention and ,services of the ,administration for ,children and ,families-- 7i7 provide core grants under subsection 7b77#a7 to support primary prevention of family violence1 domestic violence and dating violence2 and 7ii7 enter into cooperative agreements under subsection 7b77#b7 with ,state1 territorial1 and ,tribal domestic violence coalitions that are in partnerships with entities carrying out local and culturally specific programs1 to test1 evaluate1 or scale up innovative family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence prevention models1 particularly those programs serving culturally specific or traditionally underserved communities2 and 7,b7 acting through the ,family ,violence ,prevention and ,services ,program of the ,administration for ,children and ,families1 award grants under subsection 7c7 to enhance the capacity of communities and systems to engage in effective prevention efforts4 7#c7 ,technical assistance1 evaluation1 and monitoring ,of the amounts appropriated under this section for a fiscal year the ,secretary may use-- 7,a7 not more than #e percent of the amounts for evaluation1 monitoring1 and other administrative costs under this section2 and 7,b7 not more than #c percent of the amounts for each fiscal year for technical assistance under this section4 7b7 ,grants to ,state1 territorial1 and ,tribal coalitions 7#a7 ,grants to build primary prevention capacity of domestic violence coalitions 7,a7 ,purpose ,the ,secretary shall provide a core grant for each eligible ,state1 territorial1 and ,tribal coalition4 ,the ,secretary shall provide such a grant to build organizational capacity and leadership for primary prevention of family violence1 domestic violence and dating violence1 including work with other systems central to prevention at the local1 ,state1 territorial1 and ,tribal levels4 7,b7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this paragraph1 a ,state1 territorial1 or ,tribal coalition shall be a ,state domestic violence coalition1 territorial domestic violence coalition1 or ,tribal domestic violence coalition1 respectively1 that has not entered into a cooperative agreement under section #cad of this ,act 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,family ,violence ,prevention and ,services ,improvement ,act of #bjai7 or under paragraph 7#b74 7,c7 ,allotment of funds ,from the amount appropriated to carry out this section1 and available for this subsection the ,secretary shall allot an equal share to each qualified entity receiving funds under section #caa or section #caa;,a to carry out evidence-informed prevention activities4 7,d7 ,application ,each coalition seeking a grant under this paragraph shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 ,the application submitted by the coalition for the grant shall provide documentation of the coalition's prevention work1 satisfactory to the ,secretary1 demonstrating that the coalition-- 7i7 meets all of the applicable requirements of this paragraph2 and 7ii7 demonstrates the ability to conduct appropriately the prevention activities described in this paragraph4 7,e7 ,use of funds ,a coalition that receives a grant under this paragraph-- 7i7 shall use the grant funds to-- 7,i7 build the coalition's organizational capacity and enhance its ,state or ,tribal leadership to advance evidence-informed primary prevention of family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence2 7,,ii7 provide prevention-focused training1 technical assistance1 peer learning opportunities1 and other support to local domestic violence programs and other community-based and culturally specific programs working to address family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence2 7,,iii7 provide training and advocacy to other ,state1 ,tribal1 and local public and private systems on how to prevent domestic violence1 dating violence1 and family violence1 and help victims1 including through health services1 early childhood programs1 economic support programs1 schools1 child welfare1 workforce development1 community-based programs primarily serving racial and ethnic minority groups1 community-based programs primarily serving other underserved populations1 faith-based programs1 and youth programs2 and 7,,iv7 support dissemination of prevention strategies and approaches throughout the ,state1 territorial1 or ,tribal communities2 and 7ii7 may use the grant funds to provide subgrants to local programs to support the dissemination of primary prevention programs or initiatives4 7,f7 ,reports ,each entity receiving a grant under this section shall submit a performance report to the ,secretary at such time as the ,secretary requires4 ,such performance report shall describe the activities that have been carried out with such grant funds and the effectiveness of such activities1 and provide such additional information as the ,secretary may require4 7,g7 ,federal activities ,the ,secretary may use a portion of the funds provided under this paragraph to provide prevention-focused training1 technical assistance1 and other support to coalitions described in subparagraph 7,b7 or ,state or local entities that are in partnerships with such coalitions4 7#b7 ,cooperative agreement for implementation and evaluation of primary prevention strategies 7,a7 ,purpose ,the ,secretary shall enter into cooperative agreements with qualified ,state1 territorial1 and ,tribal domestic violence coalitions that are in partnerships with entities carrying out local and culturally specific programs1 to test1 evaluate1 or scale up innovative family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence prevention strategies and models1 particularly those serving culturally specific or traditionally underserved communities4 7,b7 ,qualification ,to be qualified to enter into a cooperative agreement under subsection 7a77#b77;,a77ii71 an organization shall be a ,state1 territorial1 or ,tribal domestic violence coalition and include representatives of pertinent sectors of the local community1 which may include-- 7i7 health care providers and ,tribal1 ,state1 or local health departments2 7ii7 the education community2 7iii7 a faith-based community2 7iv7 the juvenile justice system2 7v7 family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence service program advocates2 7vi7 public human service entities2 7vii7 business and civic leaders2 7viii7 child and youth-serving organizations2 7ix7 community-based organizations whose primary purpose is to provide culturally appropriate services to underserved populations1 including racial and ethnic minority communities2 and 7x7 other pertinent sectors4 7,c7 ,term ,the ,secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement under this section for a period of not more than #e fiscal years4 7,d7 ,conditions on payment ,the provision of payments under a cooperative agreement under this section shall be subject to-- 7i7 annual approval by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 the availability of appropriations for each fiscal year to make the payments4 7,e7 ,applications ,an organization that desires to enter into a cooperative agreement under this section shall submit to the ,secretary an application1 in such form and in such manner as the ,secretary shall require1 that-- 7i7 identifies models and strategies to be tested and partner organizations who will be implementing programs to prevent family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence2 7ii7 demonstrates that the applicant has developed effective and collaborative relationships with diverse communities1 including with organizations primarily serving racial and ethnic minority populations or other underserved populations2 7iii7 identifies other partners and sectors who will be engaged to meet the prevention goals2 7iv7 includes a description of the expected outcomes from the prevention activities and how the strategy is expected to achieve those outcomes2 7v7 describes the method to be used for identification and selection of project staff and a project evaluator2 7vi7 describes the method to be used for identification and selection of a project council consisting of representatives of the community sectors listed in subparagraph 7,b72 7vii7 demonstrates that the applicant has the capacity to carry out collaborative community initiatives to prevent family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence2 and 7viii7 contains such other information1 agreements1 and assurances as the ,secretary may require4 7,f7 ,geographical dispersion ,the ,secretary shall enter into cooperative agreements under this section with organizations in ,states1 territories1 and ,tribes geographically dispersed throughout the ,nation4 7,g7 ,use of funds 7i7 ,in general ,an organization that enters into a cooperative agreement under this paragraph shall use the funds made available through the agreement to establish1 operate1 and maintain implementation and evaluation of coordinated community response to reduce risk factors for family violence1 domestic violence and dating violence perpetration and enhance protective factors to promote positive development and healthy relationships and communities4 7ii7 ,technical assistance1 evaluation1 and monitoring ,the ,secretary may use a portion of the funds provided under this paragraph to provide for the evaluation1 monitoring1 administration1 and technical assistance described in subsection 7a77#c71 with respect to the prevention projects4 7,h7 ,requirements ,in establishing and operating a project under this paragraph1 an organization shall-- 7i7 utilize evidence-informed prevention project planning2 7ii7 recognize and address the needs of underserved populations1 racial and ethnic minority groups1 and individuals with disabilities2 7iii7 use not less than #cj percent or more than #ej percent of awarded funds to subcontract with local domestic violence programs or other community-based programs to develop and implement such projects2 7iv7 in the case of a new grantee1 use the funds for up to #a year for planning and capacity building without subcontracting as described in clause 7iii72 and 7v7 use up to #h percent of the funds awarded under this paragraph to procure technical assistance from a list of providers approved by the ,secretary and peer-to-peer technical assistance from other grantees under this paragraph4 7,i7 ,reports ,each organization entering into a cooperative agreement under this section shall submit a performance report to the ,secretary at such time as shall be reasonably required by the ,secretary4 ,such performance report shall describe activities that have been carried out with the funds made available through the agreement and the effectiveness of such activities1 and provide such additional information as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 ,the ,secretary shall make the evaluations received under this subparagraph publicly available on the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services internet website1 and shall submit such reports to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and ,labor of the ,house of ,representatives4 7c7 ,grants ,to expand community-,based primary prevention 7#a7 ,program ,the ,secretary shall establish a grant program to expand the capacity of communities and systems to engage in effective prevention efforts4 7#b7 ,grants ,the ,secretary may award grants to eligible entities through the program established under paragraph 7#a7 for periods of not more than #d years4 ,if the ,secretary determines that an entity has received such a grant and been successful in meeting the objectives of the grant application so submitted1 the ,secretary may renew the grant for #a additional period of not more than #d years4 7#c7 ,eligible entities ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 an entity shall-- 7,a7 be a private nonprofit1 nongovernmental organization 7which may include faith-based and charitable organizations7 or a ,tribal organization that is-- 7i7 a community-based organization whose primary purpose is providing culturally competent services to racial and ethnic minority groups or other underserved populations2 or 7ii7 a community-based organization with a program focused on serving youth or serving children and their parents or caregivers2 and 7,b7 have a demonstrated record of serving victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence1 or demonstrate a partnership with another organization that has such a record4 7#d7 ,application ,an entity seeking a grant under this subsection shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require1 including-- 7,a7 a description of how the entity will develop1 expand1 or replicate evidence-informed primary prevention strategies and approaches in their communities1 including culturally appropriate prevention programming2 7,b7 documents that the entity meets all of the applicable requirements set forth in this subsection2 and 7,c7 demonstrates the ability to conduct appropriately the prevention activities described in this section4 7#e7 ,use of funds ,an entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds to-- 7,a7 build their organizational capacity and enhance their leadership of the organization within the community to promote community engagement in and advancement of evidence-informed primary prevention of family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence2 7,b7 promote strategic prevention partnership development1 including between any of domestic violence programs and health programs1 early childhood programs1 economic support programs1 schools1 child welfare programs1 workforce development1 culturally specific community-based organizations1 faith-based programs1 and youth programs2 7,c7 support dissemination of prevention strategies and approaches throughout the ,state1 territorial1 and ,tribal communities2 and 7,d7 use up to #e percent of funds awarded under this section to procure technical assistance from a list of providers approved by the ,secretary1 from peer-to-peer technical assistance from other grantees under this section1 or from both4 7#f7 ,reports and evaluation ,each entity receiving a grant under this section shall submit a performance report to the ,secretary at such time as shall be reasonably required by the ,secretary4 ,such performance report shall describe the activities that have been carried out with such grant funds1 contain an evaluation of the effectiveness of such activities1 and provide such additional information as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 4 #ah4 ,additional grant programs ,the ,family ,violence ,prevention and ,services ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdja et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cae4 ,grants for underserved populations 7a7 ,purpose ,it is the purpose of this section to provide grants to assist communities in mobilizing and organizing resources in support of effective and sustainable programs that will prevent and address domestic violence experienced by underserved populations4 7b7 ,authority ,to award grants ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,division of ,family ,violence ,prevention and ,services1 shall award capacity building1 implementation1 and evaluation grants to eligible entities to assist in developing1 implementing1 and evaluating culturally and linguistically appropriate1 community-driven strategies to prevent and address domestic violence in underserved communities4 7c7 ,eligible entities ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 an entity shall-- 7#a7 with respect to the programs under subsections 7d7 and 7e71 be-- 7,a7 a population specific organization that has demonstrated experience and expertise in providing population specific services in the relevant underserved communities1 or a population specific organization working in partnership with a victim service provider or domestic violence or sexual assault coalition2 or 7,b7 a victim service provider offering population-specific services for a specific underserved population2 or 7#b7 with respect to the program under subsection 7f71 be an eligible entity described in paragraph 7#a7 that is working in collaboration with an entity specializing in evaluation with documented experience working with targeted underserved populations2 7d7 ,capacity building grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall award grants to eligible entities to support the capacity building1 planning1 and development of programs for underserved communities that utilize community-driven intervention and prevention strategies that address the barriers to domestic violence services1 raise awareness of domestic violence1 and promote community engagement in the prevention of domestic violence in targeted underserved populations in the target community4 ,such grants may be used to-- 7,a7 expand the collaboration that is represented by the eligible entity through the identification of additional partners1 particularly among targeted underserved communities1 and establish linkages with national1 ,state1 ,tribal1 or local public and private partners1 which may include community health workers1 advocacy1 and policy organizations2 7,b7 establish community working groups2 7,c7 conduct a needs assessment of targeted underserved populations to determine the barriers to access and factors contributing to such barriers1 using input from targeted underserved communities2 7,d7 participate in training and technical assistance sponsored by the ,family ,violence ,prevention and ,services program for program development1 implementation1 evaluation1 and other programmatic issues2 7,e7 use up to #e percent of funds awarded under this subsection to procure technical assistance from a list of providers approved by the ,family ,violence ,prevention and ,services program2 7,f7 identify promising intervention and prevention strategies2 7,g7 develop a plan with the input of targeted underserved communities that includes strategies for-- 7i7 implementing intervention and prevention strategies that have the greatest potential for addressing the barriers to accessing services1 raising awareness of domestic violence1 and promoting community engagement in the prevention of domestic violence within targeted underserved populations2 7ii7 identifying other sources of revenue and integrating current and proposed funding sources to ensure long-term sustainability of the program2 and 7iii7 evaluating the program1 including collecting data and measuring progress toward addressing domestic violence or raising awareness of domestic violence in targeted underserved populations2 and 7,h7 conduct an evaluation of the planning and development activities4 7#b7 ,duration ,the period during which payments may be made under a grant under paragraph 7#a7 shall not exceed #b years1 except where the ,secretary determines that extraordinary circumstances exist4 7e7 ,implementation grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall award grants to eligible entities that have received a planning grant under subsection 7d7 or who already have demonstrated experience and expertise in providing population specific services in the relevant underserved communities to enable such entities to-- 7,a7 implement a plan including intervention services or prevention strategies to address the identified barrier or awareness issue or initiate the community engagement strategy for targeted underserved populations1 in an effective and timely manner2 7,b7 collect data appropriate for monitoring and evaluating the program carried out under the grant2 7,c7 analyze and interpret data1 or collaborate with academic or other appropriate institutions1 for such analysis and collection2 7,d7 participate in training for the purpose of informing and educating other entities regarding the experiences and lessons learned from the project2 7,e7 collaborate with appropriate partners to disseminate information gained from the project for the benefit of other domestic violence programs2 7,f7 establish mechanisms with other public or private groups to maintain financial support for the program after the grant terminates2 7,g7 develop policy initiatives for systems change to address the barriers or awareness issue2 7,h7 maintain relationships with local partners and continue to develop new relationships with national and ,state partners2 7,i7 evaluate the implementation of the activities described in this paragraph2 and 7,j7 use up to #e percent of funds awarded under this subsection to procure technical assistance from a list of providers approved by the ,family ,violence ,prevention and ,services program4 7#b7 ,duration ,the ,secretary shall award grants under this subsection for #c-year periods4 7f7 ,evaluation grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may award grants to eligible entities that have received an implementation grant under subsection 7e7 and that require additional assistance for the purpose of rigorous data analysis1 program evaluation 7including process and outcome measures71 or dissemination of findings4 7#b7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall give priority to-- 7,a7 entities that in previous funding cycles-- 7i7 have received a grant under subsection 7d72 or 7ii7 established population specific organizations that have demonstrated experience and expertise in providing population-specific services in the relevant underserved communities programs2 and 7,b7 entities that incorporate best practices or build on successful models in their action plan1 including the use of community advocates4 7#c7 ,duration ,the period during which payments may be made under a grant under paragraph 7#a7 shall not exceed #b years1 except where the ,secretary determines that extraordinary circumstances exist4 7g7 ,nonsupplantation ,funds provided under this section shall be used to supplement and not supplant other ,federal1 ,state1 and local public funds expended to provide services and activities that promote the purposes of this title4 7h7 ,technical assistance1 evaluation1 and monitoring 7#a7 ,in general ,of the funds appropriated under this section for each fiscal year-- 7,a7 up to #e percent may be used by the ,secretary for evaluation1 monitoring and other administrative costs under this section2 and 7,b7 up to #c percent may be used by the ,secretary for technical assistance4 7#b7 ,technical assistance provided by grantees ,the ,secretary shall enable grantees to share best practices1 evaluation results1 and reports using the internet1 conferences1 and other pertinent information regarding the projects funded by this section1 including the outreach efforts of the ,family ,violence ,prevention and ,services program4 7#c7 ,reports and evaluation ,each entity receiving funds under this section shall file a performance report at such times as requested by the ,secretary describing the activities that have been carried out with such grant funds and providing such additional information as the ,secretary may require4 7i7 ,administrative burdens ,the ,secretary shall make every effort to minimize duplicative or unnecessary administrative burdens on the grantees4 #caf4 ,grants to enhance culturally competent services for racial and ethnic minority populations 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 acting through the ,director of the ,division of ,family ,violence ,prevention and ,services in the ,administration on ,children1 ,youth1 and ,families 7referred to in this section as the ,director71 shall establish a grant program to establish or enhance culturally competent services for victims of domestic violence from racial and ethnic minority populations4 7b7 ,purposes 7#a7 ,in general ,the purposes of the grant program under this section are to-- 7,a7 develop and support innovative culturally competent community-based programs to enhance access to shelter services or supportive services to further the purposes of family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence intervention and prevention for all victims of family violence1 domestic violence1 or dating violence from racial and ethnic minority populations who face obstacles to using more traditional services and resources2 7,b7 strengthen the capacity and further the leadership development of individuals in racial and ethnic minority populations to address family violence1 domestic violence1 and dating violence in their communities2 and 7,c7 promote strategic partnership development and collaboration1 including with health1 early childhood programs1 economic support programs1 schools1 child welfare1 workforce development1 domestic violence programs1 other community-based programs1 faith-based programs1 and youth programs1 in order to further a public health approach to addressing domestic violence and dating violence4 7#b7 ,use of funds 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall award grants to programs based in the targeted community to establish or enhance domestic violence and dating violence intervention and prevention efforts that address distinctive culturally competent responses to domestic violence and dating violence in racial and ethnic minority populations4 7,b7 ,new programs ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary may award initial planning and capacity building grants to eligible entities that are establishing new programs in order to support the planning and development of culturally competent programs4 7,c7 ,competitive basis ,the ,secretary shall ensure that grants are awarded1 to the extent practical1 only on a competitive basis1 and that a grant is awarded for a proposal only if the proposal has been recommended for such an award through a process of peer review4 7,d7 ,technical assistance ,up to #e percent of funds appropriated under this section for a fiscal year shall be available for technical assistance to be used by the grantees to access training and technical assistance from organizations that have entered into a cooperative agreement with the ,director to provide training and technical assistance regarding the provision of effective culturally competent1 community-based services for racial and ethnic minority populations4 7#c7 ,technical assistance and training ,the ,director shall enter into cooperative agreements or contracts with organizations having a demonstrated expertise in and whose primary purpose is addressing the development and provision of culturally competent community-based services to victims of domestic violence and dating violence from the targeted populations to provide training and technical assistance for grantees4 7c7 ,eligible entities ,to be eligible for a grant under this section1 an entity shall-- 7#a7 be a private nonprofit1 nongovernmental organization that is-- 7,a7 a community-based organization whose primary purpose is providing culturally competent services to victims of domestic violence and dating violence from racial and ethnic minority populations2 or 7,b7 a community-based organization whose primary purpose is providing culturally competent services to individuals from racial and ethnic minority populations that can partner with an organization having demonstrated expertise in serving victims of domestic violence and dating violence2 and 7#b7 have a board of directors and staffing which is reflective of the targeted minority group4 7d7 ,cultural competency of services ,the ,secretary shall ensure that information and services provided pursuant to this section are provided in the language1 educational1 and cultural context that is most appropriate for the individuals for whom the information and services are intended4 7e7 ,grant period ,the ,director shall award grants for a #c-year period1 with a possible extension of another #b years to further implementation of the projects under the grant4 7f7 ,nonexclusivity ,nothing in this section shall be interpreted to exclude linguistic and culturally specific community-based entities from applying for other sources of funding available under this title4 7g7 ,reports and evaluation ,each entity receiving funds under this section shall file a performance report at such times as requested by the ,secretary describing the activities that have been carried out with such grant funds and providing such additional information as the ,secretary may require4 4