Sexual Abuse Services in Detention Act 2023-05-03 Introduced in Senate

Sexual Abuse Services in Detention Act

This bill authorizes the Office for Victims of Crime within the Department of Justice (DOJ) to award grants for providing emotional support services in corrections settings for incarcerated survivors and victims of sexual abuse.

The bill also directs DOJ to establish a national resource center to provide guidance, training, and information to support the delivery of emotional support services in correctional or detention settings.

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