Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2026
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Overview
The Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2026 aims to improve services and interventions for victims of family, domestic, and dating violence. It seeks to bolster support for states, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations in providing accessible, trauma-informed services, strengthen tribal authority in responding to violence, and enhance technical assistance networks. The bill also focuses on defining key terms related to domestic violence and establishes grant conditions to promote non-discrimination and protect victim confidentiality.
Key provisions
- Increases funding for states and tribes to support local programs offering services to victims and their families.
- Defines key terms such as ‘dating partner,’ ‘dating violence,’ and ‘digital services’ to ensure consistent understanding.
- Establishes grant conditions requiring grantees to protect victim confidentiality and not discriminate based on certain factors.
- Authorizes appropriations for various programs, including national hotlines, technical assistance centers, and state/tribal domestic violence coalitions.
- Requires grant recipients to prioritize underserved populations, including those with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.
- Mandates that grant applications include a description of how the State or Tribal plan addresses the needs of underserved populations.
- Establishes a process for the Secretary to waive matching requirements for grantees facing hardship.
- Requires grant recipients to collaborate with local Tribal family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence service programs and providers of direct services.
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