Sec. 3. Definitions
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Section 302 ( 42 U.S.C. 10402 ) is amended— by amending paragraph
(2)to read as follows: The term dating partner means any person who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with a victim, and where the existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on a consideration of— the length of the relationship; the type of the relationship; and the frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship. ; by striking paragraphs
(3)and (4); by inserting after paragraph
(2)the following: The term digital services means services, resources, information, support, or referrals provided through electronic communications platforms and media, which may include mobile phone technology, video technology, computer technology (including use of the internet), and any other emerging communications technologies that are appropriate for the purposes of providing services, resources, information, support, or referrals for the benefit of victims of domestic violence, dating violence, or family violence. The terms domestic violence , dating violence , and family violence mean any act, threatened act, or pattern of acts of physical or sexual violence, stalking, harassment, psychological abuse, economic abuse, technological abuse, or any other form of abuse, 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 coercion, threatening, or causing harm, directed against— a dating partner or other person similarly situated to a dating partner under the laws of the jurisdiction; a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the person committing such an act; a current or former spouse or other person similarly situated to a spouse under the laws of the jurisdiction; a person who shares a child or dependent in common with the person committing such an act; or any other person who is protected from any such act under the domestic or family violence laws, policies, or regulations of the jurisdiction. ; by amending paragraph
(5)to read as follows: The terms Indian , Indian Tribe , and Tribal organization have the meanings given the terms Indian , Indian tribe , and tribal organization , respectively, in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 ). ; by— redesignating paragraphs
(13)and
(14)as paragraphs
(17)and (18), respectively; redesignating paragraphs
(8)through
(12)as paragraphs
(11)through (15), respectively; and redesignating paragraphs
(6)and
(7)as paragraphs
(7)and (8), respectively; by inserting after paragraph
(5)the following: The term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 ). ; in paragraph (8), as so redesignated, by striking 42 U.S.C. 13925(a) and inserting 34 U.S.C. 12291(a) ; by inserting after paragraph
(8)the following: The term population specific services has the meaning given such term in section 40002(a) of the Violence Against Women Act ( 34 U.S.C. 12291(a) ). The term racial and ethnic minority group has the meaning given such term in section 1707(g) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300u–6(g) ). ; by amending paragraph (12), as so redesignated, to read as follows: The term shelter means the provision of temporary refuge and basic necessities, in conjunction with supportive services, provided on a regular basis, in compliance with applicable State, Tribal, territorial, or local law to victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, and their children and dependents. Such law includes regulations governing the provision of safe homes and other forms of secure temporary lodging, meals, or supportive services (including providing basic necessities) to victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, and their children and dependents. ; in paragraph (14), as so redesignated— in the matter preceding subparagraph (C), by inserting , designated by the Secretary, after organization ; and in subparagraph (C), by striking dependents and inserting children and dependents ; in paragraph (15), as so redesignated, by striking dependents each place it appears and inserting children and dependents ; by inserting after paragraph (15), as so redesignated, the following: The term Tribal domestic violence coalition means an established nonprofit, nongovernmental Indian organization that— provides education, support, and technical assistance to member Indian service providers in a manner that enables the member providers to establish and maintain culturally appropriate services, including shelter (including supportive services) designed to assist Indian victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence and the children and dependents of such victims; and is comprised of members that are representative of— the member service providers described in subparagraph (A); and the Tribal communities in which the services are being provided. ; in paragraph (17), as so redesignated— by striking tribally and inserting Tribally ; by striking tribal and inserting Tribal ; and by striking tribe each place it appears and inserting Tribe ; and by striking paragraph (18), as so redesignated, and inserting the following: The terms underserved populations and underserved individuals mean victims of domestic violence, dating violence, or family violence, and their children and dependents who face obstacles in accessing and using State, Tribal, territorial, or local domestic violence, dating violence, or family violence services, and who may be overrepresented due to historical barriers. Populations may be underserved on the basis of, marginalized racial and ethnic minority populations, Indigenous status, cultural and language barriers, immigration status, physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities, mental disabilities or other mental health needs, sexual orientation or gender identity, age (including both elders and minors), geographical location, faith or religious practice, or other bases, as determined by the Secretary, under the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act program carried out under this title. The term child means an individual who is— younger than age 18; and not an emancipated minor. .
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- 42 USC 300u–6(g)
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