42 USC 10402 - Definitions

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 06, 2024

§ 10402.

Definitions

In this chapter:

(1)

Alaska Native

(2)

Dating violence

(3)

Domestic violence

(4)

Family violence

The term “family violence” means any act or threatened act of violence, including any forceful detention of an individual, that—

(A)

results or threatens to result in physical injury; and

(B)

is committed by a person against another individual (including an elderly individual) to or with whom such person—

(i)

is related by blood;

(ii)

is or was related by marriage or is or was otherwise legally related; or

(iii)

is or was lawfully residing.

(5)

Indian; Indian tribe; tribal organization

(6)

Native Hawaiian

(7)

Personally identifying information

(8)

Secretary

(9)

Shelter

(10)

State

(11)

State Domestic Violence Coalition

The term “State Domestic Violence Coalition” means a statewide nongovernmental nonprofit private domestic violence organization that—

(A)

has a membership that includes a majority of the primary-purpose domestic violence service providers in the State;

(B)

has board membership that is representative of primary-purpose domestic violence service providers, and which may include representatives of the communities in which the services are being provided in the State;

(C)

has as its purpose to provide education, support, and technical assistance to such service providers to enable the providers to establish and maintain shelter and supportive services for victims of domestic violence and their dependents; and

(D)

serves as an information clearinghouse, primary point of contact, and resource center on domestic violence for the State and supports the development of polices, protocols, and procedures to enhance domestic violence intervention and prevention in the State.

(12)

Supportive services

The term “supportive services” means services for adult and youth victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, and dependents exposed to family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, that are designed to—

(A)

meet the needs of such victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, and their dependents, for short-term, transitional, or long-term safety; and

(B)

provide counseling, advocacy, or assistance for victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, and their dependents.

(13)

Tribally designated official

(14)

Underserved populations

(Pub. L. 98–457, title III, § 302, as added Pub. L. 111–320, title II, § 201, Dec. 20, 2010, 124 Stat. 3484; amended Pub. L. 114–95, title IX, § 9215(ii), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 2175.)

cite as: 42 USC 10402