§ 3796gg-7. 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—
(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—
(6)
to modify facilities, purchase equipment, and provide personnel so that shelters and victim service organizations can accommodate the needs of disabled individuals;
(c)
Eligible entities
(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.
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