Preventing Domestic Violence Homicides Through Lethality Assessment Training and Technical Assistance Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to reduce domestic violence homicides by establishing a national center that provides training and technical assistance to states, local governments, and tribal organizations on lethality assessment programs. These programs help first responders identify and address high-risk domestic violence situations and connect victims with necessary support services. The center will support the ongoing development and implementation of these programs to improve safety for victims of domestic violence. The bill authorizes funding to support this national effort.
Key provisions
- Establishes a national training and technical assistance center.
- Provides grants to nonprofit and tribal organizations to establish the center.
- The center will promote and support the adoption of lethality assessment programs.
- Lethality assessment programs connect victims to services.
- Programs help first responders identify and respond to domestic violence risks.
- Programs utilize validated tools to assess high-risk victims.
Who is affected
- State and local governments
- Indian Tribes
- Law enforcement agencies
- Domestic violence victims
- Nonprofit organizations
Notable changes
- Creates a dedicated resource center for lethality assessment programs.
- Provides federal funding to support program development and implementation.
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