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Read. Follow. Verify.Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act
Last action · November 2, 2023: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Sponsor: Ron Wyden
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill proposes a federal pilot program to provide grants to organizations that help victims of technology-based abuse, such as stalking or harassment via digital devices. It also creates a separate grant program to fund educational training and resources for those who support survivors of such abuse.
The bill would authorize up to $2 million per grant for up to 15 pilot projects and $20 million total for educational programs to help victim service providers address digital stalking and harassment.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Victim service providers
These organizations are eligible to form consortia to receive grants for providing services and training.
Institutions of higher education
Universities with tech programs can partner in consortia or receive grants to develop educational materials.
Victims of technological abuse
Victims may receive new technological devices and improved support services through the funded programs.
Key Facts
- Establishes a 5-year pilot program to award grants to 'eligible consortia' to combat technological abuse.
- Limits pilot program grants to a maximum of $2,000,000 per recipient.
- Caps the number of pilot program grants at 15.
- Authorizes a separate $20,000,000 grant program for nonprofits and universities to develop training and educational materials on technological abuse.
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- Requires the Director of the Office on Violence Against Women to consult with the Secretaries of Education and HHS, and the FCC Chairman.
- Defines 'eligible consortium' as a partnership between a tech-focused academic or private sector entity and a victim service provider.
- Requires pilot program grant applicants to provide a letter of support from their local, State, Tribal, or territorial government.
- Mandates a progress report 3 years after the first award and a final report 1 year after the pilot program ends.
- Allows grant funds to be used for purchasing new technological devices for victims and providing victim services.
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Integration of Tech Expertise
The bill explicitly mandates the integration of cybersecurity and tech-sector expertise into traditional victim support networks, marking a shift toward technical specialization in social services.
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