42 USC 280g-4c - Expanding access to forensics for victims of interpersonal violence

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 02, 2024

§ 280g–4c.

Expanding access to forensics for victims of interpersonal violence

(a)

Definitions

In this section:

(1)

Community health aide; community health practitioner

(2)

Health care provider

(3)

Indian tribe; Tribal organization

(4)

Institution of higher education

(5)

Interpersonal violence

(6)

Native Hawaiian organization

(7)

Secretary

(8)

Trauma-informed care

(9)

Urban Indian organization

(b)

Demonstration grants for comprehensive forensic training

(1)

Establishment of program

(2)

Purpose

(3)

Term

(4)

Eligible entities

To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, an entity shall—

(A)

be an institute of higher education, including a minority serving institution as described in section 1067q of title 20; and

(B)

submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.

(5)

Grant amount

(6)

Authorization of appropriations

(A)

In general

(B)

Set-aside

(c)

Technical assistance grants and learning collectives

(1)

In general

(2)

Authorization of appropriations

(d)

National report

Not later than 1 year after March 15, 2022, and annually thereafter, the Office for Victims of Crime of the Department of Justice, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Health Resources and Services Administration, the Indian Health Service, the Office on Women’s Health of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Office on Violence Against Women of the Department of Justice shall jointly submit to the Secretary a report on the need for, throughout the States, Indian Tribes, and territories—

(1)

access to generalist medical forensic services, evidence collection, and documentation that aids in meeting the needs of health care patients and improves future law enforcement investigation and prosecution; and

(2)

data for research to support the response to and prevention of interpersonal violence, improved ability of health care providers to adequately respond to patients who exhibit signs of victimization, and address the unique needs of Tribal communities.

(Pub. L. 117–103, div. W, title V, § 507, Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 879.)

cite as: 42 USC 280g-4c