42 U.S.C. § 14043c - Services to advocate for and respond to youth

42 USC 14043c - Services to advocate for and respond to youth

(a) Grants authorized 
The Attorney General, in consultation with the Department of Health and Human Services, shall award grants to eligible entities to conduct programs to serve youth victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Amounts appropriated under this section may only be used for programs and activities described under subsection (c) of this section.
(b) Eligible grantees 
To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an entity shall be
(1) a nonprofit">nonprofit, nongovernmental entity, the primary purpose of which is to provide services to teen and young adult victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking;
(2) a community-based organization specializing in intervention or violence prevention services for youth;
(3) an Indian Tribe or tribal organization providing services primarily to tribal youth or tribal victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking; or
(4) a nonprofit">nonprofit, nongovernmental entity providing services for runaway or homeless youth affected by domestic or sexual abuse.
(c) Use of funds 

(1) In general 
An entity that receives a grant under this section shall use amounts provided under the grant to design or replicate, and implement, programs and services, using domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking intervention models to respond to the needs of youth who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking.
(2) Types of programs 
Such a program
(A) shall provide direct counseling and advocacy for youth and young adults, who have experienced domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking;
(B) shall include linguistically, culturally, and community relevant services for underserved populations or linkages to existing services in the community tailored to the needs of underserved populations;
(C) may include mental health services for youth and young adults who have experienced domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking;
(D) may include legal advocacy efforts on behalf of youth and young adults with respect to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking;
(E) may work with public officials and agencies to develop and implement policies, rules, and procedures in order to reduce or eliminate domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking against youth and young adults; and
(F) may use not more than 25 percent of the grant funds to provide additional services and resources for youth, including childcare, transportation, educational support, and respite care.
(d) Awards basis 

(1) Grants to Indian tribes 
Not less than 7 percent of funds appropriated under this section in any year shall be available for grants to Indian Tribes or tribal organizations.
(2) Administration 
The Attorney General shall not use more than 2.5 percent of funds appropriated under this section in any year for administration, monitoring, and evaluation of grants made available under this section.
(3) Technical assistance 
Not less than 5 percent of funds appropriated under this section in any year shall be available to provide technical assistance for programs funded under this section.
(e) Term 
The Attorney General shall make the grants under this section for a period of 3 fiscal years.
(f) Authorization of appropriations 
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section, $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2007 through 2011.

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