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 strengthen support for Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, enhance technical assistance and training, and promote prevention efforts across the country. The bill also includes provisions to address discrimination, protect confidentiality, and support underserved populations, as well as increase grant funding for various programs.
Key provisions
- Increases funding for states and tribes to support local programs providing services to victims of family, domestic, and dating violence.
- Defines key terms such as ‘dating partner’ and ‘dating violence’ to align with the Violence Against Women Act.
- Establishes grant conditions prohibiting discrimination based on certain characteristics.
- Protects the confidentiality of victims and their information, with exceptions for oversight purposes.
- Authorizes increased appropriations for grants to states, tribes, and for technical assistance and training centers.
- Requires grant recipients to address the needs of underserved populations, including those with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.
- Includes provisions to support Tribal domestic violence coalitions and address disparities within Indian Tribes.
- Modifies grant application requirements to emphasize culturally relevant services and collaboration.
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