Counseling in Shelters Act of 2003

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Bill Number

S 1809

Introduced

Oct 31, 2003

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Topics

Child abuse Child health Child sexual abuse Crime and Law Enforcement Drug abuse Drug abuse treatment Drugs and women Economics and Public Finance Families Family violence Federal aid to child health services Federal aid to Indians Health Indian children Indian women Mental health services Minorities Sex crimes Victims of crimes Women Women's health Women's shelters

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Summary

Counseling in Shelters Act of 2003 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for the Administration on Children, Youth, and Families, to make grants for up to five years to eligible community-based entities to provide on-site mental health and substance abuse counseling and referral services for victims of domestic or sexual violence. Permits grant funds to be used for hiring professionals and staff and providing training in the dynamics of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Requires the Secretary, in awarding such grants, to: (1) ensure equitable geographic and urban/rural distribution; (2) give preference to entities with high levels of cultural competence and strong ties to minority communities; and (3) provide technical assistance.

Actions

Oct 31, 2003

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Oct 31, 2003

Introduced in Senate

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