Title 34 — Crime Control and Law Enforcement
Chapter 201 — Victim Rights, Compensation, and Assistance
§ 20122. Education, training, and enhanced services to end violence against and abuse of individuals with disabilities and Deaf people
Statutory text
In general
The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, may award grants to eligible entities—
to provide training, consultation, and information on domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, sexual assault, and abuse by caregivers against individuals with disabilities (as defined in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102)) and Deaf people; and
to enhance direct services to such individuals.
Use of funds
Grants awarded under this section shall be used—
to provide personnel, training, technical assistance, advocacy, intervention, risk reduction (including using evidence-based indicators to assess the risk of domestic and dating violence homicide) and prevention of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault against individuals with disabilities and Deaf people;
to conduct outreach activities to ensure that individuals with disabilities and Deaf people who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault receive appropriate assistance;
to conduct cross-training for victim service organizations, governmental agencies, courts, law enforcement and other first responders, and nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations serving individuals with disabilities about risk reduction, intervention, prevention and the nature of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault for individuals with disabilities and Deaf people;
to provide technical assistance to assist with modifications to existing policies, protocols, and procedures to ensure equal access to the services, programs, and activities of victim service providers for individuals with disabilities and Deaf people;
to provide training and technical assistance on the requirements of shelters and victim service providers under Federal antidiscrimination laws, including—
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 [42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.]; and
to modify facilities, purchase equipment, and provide personnel so that shelters and victim service organizations can accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities and Deaf people;
to provide advocacy and intervention services for individuals with disabilities and Deaf people who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault; or
to develop model programs to enhance the capacity of organizations serving individuals with disabilities and Deaf people who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
Eligible entities
In general
An entity shall be eligible to receive a grant under this section if the entity is—
a State;
a unit of local government;
an Indian tribal government or tribal organization; or
a victim service provider, such as a State or tribal domestic violence or sexual assault coalition or a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization serving individuals with disabilities and Deaf people.
Limitation
A grant awarded for the purpose described in subsection (b)(8) shall only be awarded to an eligible agency (as defined in section 796f–5 1 of title 29).
Underserved populations
In awarding grants under this section, the Director shall ensure that the needs of underserved populations are being addressed.
Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027 to carry out this section.
Footnotes
- 1 See References in Text note below.
Legislative history
Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.
Violence Against Women Act of 2000
Pub. L. 106–386 div. B title IV § 1402 · 114 Stat. 1464
Enacted · 34 U.S.C. § 20122
Pub. L. 106–386, div. B, title IV, § 1402, Oct. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 1513
Source evidence
Code source credit
Pub. L. 106–386, div. B, title IV, § 1402, Oct. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 1513Enacted provision · exact public law section
SEC. 1402. EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST AND ABUSE OF WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES. (a) In General.— The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, may award grants to States, units of local government, Indian tribal governments, and nongovernmental private entities to provide education and technical assistance for the purpose of providing training, consultation, and information on domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault against women who are individuals with disabilities (as defined in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102)). (b) Priorities.— In awarding grants under this section, the Attorney General shall give priority to applications designed to provide education and technical assistance on— (1) the nature, definition, and characteristics of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault experienced by women who are individuals with disabilities; (2) outreach activities to ensure that women who are individuals with disabilities who are victims of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault receive appropriate assistance; (3) the requirements of shelters and victim services organizations under Federal anti-discrimination laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and (4) cost-effective ways that shelters and victim services may accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. (c) Uses of Grants.— Each recipient of a grant under this section shall provide information and training to organizations and programs that provide services to individuals with disabilities, including independent living centers, disability-related service organizations, and domestic violence programs providing shelter or related assistance. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.— There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $7,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2001 through 2005.Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005
Pub. L. 109–162 title II § 204(a) · 119 Stat. 2960
Substituted · 34 U.S.C. § 20122
Pub. L. 109–162 substituted “Education, training, and enhanced services to end violence against and abuse of women with disabilities” for “Education and training to end violence against and abuse of women with disabilities” in section catchline
Amended · 34 U.S.C. § 20122
Pub. L. 109–162 amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text consisted of subsecs. (a) to (d) relating to award of grants to provide education and technical assistance for the purpose of providing training, consultation, and information on domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault against women who are individuals with disabilities and authorized appropriations for fiscal years 2001 through 2005
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 109–162 substituted “Education, training, and enhanced services to end violence against and abuse of women with disabilities” for “Education and training to end violence against and abuse of women with disabilities” in section catchline and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text consisted of subsecs. (a) to (d) relating to award of grants to provide education and technical assistance for the purpose of providing training, consultation, and information on domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault against women who are individuals with disabilities and authorized appropriations for fiscal years 2001 through 2005.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(a) In General.— Section 1402 of the Violence Against Women Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 3796gg–7) is amended to read as follows: “SEC. 1402. EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND ENHANCED SERVICES TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST AND ABUSE OF WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES. “(a) In General.— The Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, may award grants to eligible entities— “(1) to provide training, consultation, and information on domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault against individuals with disabilities (as defined in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102)); and “(2) to enhance direct services to such individuals. “(b) Use of Funds.— Grants awarded under this section shall be used— “(1) to provide personnel, training, technical assistance, advocacy, intervention, risk reduction and prevention of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault against disabled individuals; “(2) to conduct outreach activities to ensure that disabled individuals who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault receive appropriate assistance; “(3) to conduct cross-training for victim service organizations, governmental agencies, courts, law enforcement, and nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations serving individuals with disabilities about risk reduction, intervention, prevention and the nature of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault for disabled individuals; “(4) to provide technical assistance to assist with modifications to existing policies, protocols, and procedures to ensure equal access to the services, programs, and activities of victim service organizations for disabled individuals; “(5) to provide training and technical assistance on the requirements of shelters and victim services organizations under Federal antidiscrimination laws, including— “(A) the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; and “(B) section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; “(6) to modify facilities, purchase equipment, and provide personnel so that shelters and victim service organizations can accommodate the needs of disabled individuals; “(7) to provide advocacy and intervention services for disabled individuals who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault; or “(8) to develop model programs providing advocacy and intervention services within organizations serving disabled individuals who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. “(c) Eligible Entities.— “(1) In general.— An entity shall be eligible to receive a grant under this section if the entity is— “(A) a State; “(B) a unit of local government; “(C) an Indian tribal government or tribal organization; or “(D) a nonprofit and nongovernmental victim services organization, such as a State domestic violence or sexual assault coalition or a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization serving disabled individuals. “(2) Limitation.— A grant awarded for the purpose described in subsection (b)(8) shall only be awarded to an eligible agency (as defined in section 410 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 796f–5)). “(d) Underserved Populations.— In awarding grants under this section, the Director shall ensure that the needs of underserved populations are being addressed. “(e) Authorization of Appropriations.— There are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2007 through 2011 to carry out this section.” .Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013
Pub. L. 113–4 § 203(1)(A) · 127 Stat. 54
Inserted · 34 U.S.C. § 20122(b)(1)
Pub. L. 113–4, § 203(1)(A), inserted “(including using evidence-based indicators to assess the risk of domestic and dating violence homicide)” after “risk reduction”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 113–4, § 203(1)(A), inserted “(including using evidence-based indicators to assess the risk of domestic and dating violence homicide)” after “risk reduction”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(A) in paragraph (1), by inserting “(including using evidence-based indicators to assess the risk of domestic and dating violence homicide)” after “risk reduction”;Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013
Pub. L. 113–4 § 203(1)(B) · 127 Stat. 54
Substituted · 34 U.S.C. § 20122(b)(4)
Pub. L. 113–4, § 203(1)(B), substituted “victim service providers” for “victim service organizations”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 113–4, § 203(1)(B), substituted “victim service providers” for “victim service organizations”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(B) in paragraph (4), by striking “victim service organizations” and inserting “victim service providers”; andViolence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013
Pub. L. 113–4 § 203(1)(C) · 127 Stat. 54
Substituted · 34 U.S.C. § 20122(b)(5)
Pub. L. 113–4, § 203(1)(C), substituted “victim service providers” for “victim services organizations” in introductory provisions
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(5). Pub. L. 113–4, § 203(1)(C), substituted “victim service providers” for “victim services organizations” in introductory provisions.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(C) in paragraph (5), by striking “victim services organizations” and inserting “victim service providers”;Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013
Pub. L. 113–4 § 203(2) · 127 Stat. 54
Substituted · 34 U.S.C. § 20122(c)(1)(D)
Pub. L. 113–4, § 203(2), substituted “victim service provider, such as a State or tribal” for “nonprofit and nongovernmental victim services organization, such as a State”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (c)(1)(D). Pub. L. 113–4, § 203(2), substituted “victim service provider, such as a State or tribal” for “nonprofit and nongovernmental victim services organization, such as a State”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) in subsection (c)(1)(D), by striking “nonprofit and nongovernmental victim services organization, such as a State” and inserting “victim service provider, such as a State or tribal”; andViolence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013
Pub. L. 113–4 § 203(3) · 127 Stat. 54
Substituted · 34 U.S.C. § 20122(e)
Pub. L. 113–4, § 203(3), substituted “$9,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018” for “$10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2007 through 2011”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 113–4, § 203(3), substituted “$9,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018” for “$10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2007 through 2011”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(3) in subsection (e), by striking “$10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2007 through 2011” and inserting “$9,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018”.Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2022
Pub. L. 117–103 § 203(1) · 136 Stat. 49
Substituted · 34 U.S.C. § 20122
Pub. L. 117–103, § 203(1), substituted “individuals with disabilities and Deaf people” for “women with disabilities” in section catchline
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 117–103, § 203(1), substituted “individuals with disabilities and Deaf people” for “women with disabilities” in section catchline.Enacted provision · exact public law section
Sec. 203. None of the funds appropriated under this title shall be used to require any person to perform, or facilitate in any way the performance of, any abortion.Effective date note
Amendment by Pub. L. 117–103 not effective until Oct. 1 of the first fiscal year beginning after Mar. 15, 2022, see section 4(a) of div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6851 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade.Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2022
Pub. L. 117–103 § 203(2) · 136 Stat. 49
Substituted · 34 U.S.C. § 20122(a)(1)
Pub. L. 117–103, § 203(2), substituted “sexual assault, and abuse by caregivers” for “and sexual assault”
Inserted · 34 U.S.C. § 20122(a)(1)
Pub. L. 117–103, § 203(2), inserted “and Deaf people” after “with disabilities (as defined in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102))”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 117–103, § 203(2), substituted “sexual assault, and abuse by caregivers” for “and sexual assault” and inserted “and Deaf people” after “with disabilities (as defined in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102))”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
Sec. 203. None of the funds appropriated under this title shall be used to require any person to perform, or facilitate in any way the performance of, any abortion.Effective date note
Amendment by Pub. L. 117–103 not effective until Oct. 1 of the first fiscal year beginning after Mar. 15, 2022, see section 4(a) of div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6851 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade.Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2022
Pub. L. 117–103 § 203(3)(A) · 136 Stat. 49
Substituted · 34 U.S.C. § 20122(b)
Pub. L. 117–103, § 203(3)(A), substituted “individuals with disabilities and Deaf people” for “disabled individuals” wherever appearing
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 117–103, § 203(3)(A), substituted “individuals with disabilities and Deaf people” for “disabled individuals” wherever appearing.Enacted provision · exact public law section
Sec. 203. None of the funds appropriated under this title shall be used to require any person to perform, or facilitate in any way the performance of, any abortion.Effective date note
Amendment by Pub. L. 117–103 not effective until Oct. 1 of the first fiscal year beginning after Mar. 15, 2022, see section 4(a) of div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6851 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade.Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2022
Pub. L. 117–103 § 203(3)(B) · 136 Stat. 49
Inserted · 34 U.S.C. § 20122(b)(3)
Pub. L. 117–103, § 203(3)(B), inserted “and other first responders” after “law enforcement”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 117–103, § 203(3)(B), inserted “and other first responders” after “law enforcement”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
Sec. 203. None of the funds appropriated under this title shall be used to require any person to perform, or facilitate in any way the performance of, any abortion.Effective date note
Amendment by Pub. L. 117–103 not effective until Oct. 1 of the first fiscal year beginning after Mar. 15, 2022, see section 4(a) of div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6851 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade.Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2022
Pub. L. 117–103 § 203(3)(C) · 136 Stat. 49
Substituted · 34 U.S.C. § 20122(b)(8)
Pub. L. 117–103, § 203(3)(C), substituted “to enhance the capacity of” for “providing advocacy and intervention services within”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(8). Pub. L. 117–103, § 203(3)(C), substituted “to enhance the capacity of” for “providing advocacy and intervention services within”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
Sec. 203. None of the funds appropriated under this title shall be used to require any person to perform, or facilitate in any way the performance of, any abortion.Effective date note
Amendment by Pub. L. 117–103 not effective until Oct. 1 of the first fiscal year beginning after Mar. 15, 2022, see section 4(a) of div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6851 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade.Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2022
Pub. L. 117–103 § 203(4) · 136 Stat. 49
Substituted · 34 U.S.C. § 20122(c)(1)(D)
Pub. L. 117–103, § 203(4), substituted “individuals with disabilities and Deaf people” for “disabled individuals”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (c)(1)(D). Pub. L. 117–103, § 203(4), substituted “individuals with disabilities and Deaf people” for “disabled individuals”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
Sec. 203. None of the funds appropriated under this title shall be used to require any person to perform, or facilitate in any way the performance of, any abortion.Effective date note
Amendment by Pub. L. 117–103 not effective until Oct. 1 of the first fiscal year beginning after Mar. 15, 2022, see section 4(a) of div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6851 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade.Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2022
Pub. L. 117–103 § 203(5) · 136 Stat. 49
Substituted · 34 U.S.C. § 20122(e)
Pub. L. 117–103, § 203(5), substituted “$15,000,000” for “$9,000,000”
Substituted · 34 U.S.C. § 20122(e)
Pub. L. 117–103, § 203(5), substituted “2023 through 2027” for “2014 through 2018”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 117–103, § 203(5), substituted “$15,000,000” for “$9,000,000” and “2023 through 2027” for “2014 through 2018”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
Sec. 203. None of the funds appropriated under this title shall be used to require any person to perform, or facilitate in any way the performance of, any abortion.Effective date note
Amendment by Pub. L. 117–103 not effective until Oct. 1 of the first fiscal year beginning after Mar. 15, 2022, see section 4(a) of div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6851 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade.
17 of 17 references resolved to an enrolled provision
Editorial Notes
References in Text
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, referred to in subsec. (b)(5)(A), is Pub. L. 101–336, , 104 Stat. 327, which is classified principally to chapter 126 (§ 12101 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 12101 of Title 42 and Tables.
Section 796f–5 of title 29, referred to in subsec. (c)(2), was in the original “section 410 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 796f–5)” and was translated as meaning section 726 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
Codification
Section was formerly classified to section 3796gg–7 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
Amendments2006–2022 · 3 rounds
2022
Pub. L. 117–103, § 203(1), substituted “individuals with disabilities and Deaf people” for “women with disabilities” in section catchline.
Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 117–103, § 203(2), substituted “sexual assault, and abuse by caregivers” for “and sexual assault” and inserted “and Deaf people” after “with disabilities (as defined in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102))”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 117–103, § 203(3)(A), substituted “individuals with disabilities and Deaf people” for “disabled individuals” wherever appearing.
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 117–103, § 203(3)(B), inserted “and other first responders” after “law enforcement”.
Subsec. (b)(8). Pub. L. 117–103, § 203(3)(C), substituted “to enhance the capacity of” for “providing advocacy and intervention services within”.
Subsec. (c)(1)(D). Pub. L. 117–103, § 203(4), substituted “individuals with disabilities and Deaf people” for “disabled individuals”.
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 117–103, § 203(5), substituted “$15,000,000” for “$9,000,000” and “2023 through 2027” for “2014 through 2018”.
2013
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 113–4, § 203(1)(A), inserted “(including using evidence-based indicators to assess the risk of domestic and dating violence homicide)” after “risk reduction”.
Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 113–4, § 203(1)(B), substituted “victim service providers” for “victim service organizations”.
Subsec. (b)(5). Pub. L. 113–4, § 203(1)(C), substituted “victim service providers” for “victim services organizations” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (c)(1)(D). Pub. L. 113–4, § 203(2), substituted “victim service provider, such as a State or tribal” for “nonprofit and nongovernmental victim services organization, such as a State”.
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 113–4, § 203(3), substituted “$9,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018” for “$10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2007 through 2011”.
2006
Pub. L. 109–162 substituted “Education, training, and enhanced services to end violence against and abuse of women with disabilities” for “Education and training to end violence against and abuse of women with disabilities” in section catchline and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text consisted of subsecs. (a) to (d) relating to award of grants to provide education and technical assistance for the purpose of providing training, consultation, and information on domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault against women who are individuals with disabilities and authorized appropriations for fiscal years 2001 through 2005.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2022 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 117–103 not effective until Oct. 1 of the first fiscal year beginning after , see section 4(a) of div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, set out as an Effective Date note under section 6851 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade.
Effective Date of 2013 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 113–4 not effective until the beginning of the fiscal year following , see section 4 of Pub. L. 113–4, set out as a note under section 2261 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.
Effective Date of 2006 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 109–162 not effective until the beginning of fiscal year 2007, see section 4 of Pub. L. 109–162, set out as a note under section 10261 of this title.
Definitions
For definitions of terms used in this section, see section 1002 of Pub. L. 106–386, set out as a note under section 10447 of this title.