Sec. 545. Feasibility study on establishment of clearinghouse of evidence-based practices to prevent sexual assault, suicide, and other harmful behaviors among members of the Armed Forces and military families
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The Secretary of Defense shall study the feasibility of establishing a single, centralized clearinghouse of evidence-based practices to support the health and well-being of members of the Armed Forces and military families. and reduce harmful behaviors, through the following activities: Establishment evidentiary standards to provide a common frame of reference for assessing the strength of research evidence. In consultation with nondepartmental experts, identification of health and well-being domains of interest, including the prevention of— sexual assault; harassment; substance abuse; workplace violence; and suicide.
Provision of practical guidance about the effectiveness of evidence-based practices, including how they can be implemented and steps for monitoring implementation and changes in behavior. Not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing the results of the feasibility study under subsection
(a)and related recommendations of the Secretary. In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees means the following: The Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives. The Committee on Armed Services of the Senate. The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.