Pub. L. 108-36, tit. IV, sec. 405
RELATED ASSISTANCE.
SEC. 405. RELATED ASSISTANCE. Section 309(5) of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (42 U.S.C. 10408(5)) is amended by striking the second sentence and inserting the following: “The term ‘related assistance’ shall include—“(A) prevention services such as outreach and prevention services for victims and their children, assistance to children who witness domestic violence, employment training, parenting and other educational services for victims and their children, preventive health services within domestic violence programs (including services promoting nutrition, disease prevention, exercise, and prevention of substance abuse), domestic violence prevention programs for school-age children, family violence public awareness campaigns, and violence prevention counseling services to abusers;“(B) counseling with respect to family violence, counseling or other supportive services provided by peers individually or in groups, and referral to community social services;“(C) transportation, technical assistance with respect to obtaining financial assistance under Federal and State programs, and referrals for appropriate health care services (including alcohol and drug abuse treatment), but shall not include reimbursement for any health care services;“(D) legal advocacy to provide victims with information and assistance through the civil and criminal courts, and legal assistance; or“(E) children’s counseling and support services, and child care services for children who are victims of family violence or the dependents of such victims, and children who witness domestic violence.”. 117 STAT. 827