Sec. 301. SHORT TITLE; PURPOSE
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## SEC. 301 SHORT TITLE; PURPOSE **[**[42 U.S.C. 10401](/us/usc/t42/s10401)**]** ###
(a)Short Title This title may be cited as the “Family Violence Prevention and Services Act”. ###
(b)Purpose It is the purpose of this title to— ####
(1)assist States and Indian tribes in efforts to increase public awareness about, and primary and secondary prevention of, family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence; ####
(2)assist States and Indian tribes in efforts to provide immediate shelter and supportive services for victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, and their dependents; ####
(3)provide for a national domestic violence hotline; ####
(4)provide for technical assistance and training relating to family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence programs to States and Indian tribes, local public agencies (including law enforcement agencies, courts, and legal, social service, and health care professionals in public agencies), nonprofit private organizations (including faith-based and charitable organizations, community-based organizations, and voluntary associations), tribal organizations, and other persons seeking such assistance and training.
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