Child Abuse Victims Support: New Rules and Funding
The bill reauthorizes the Victims of Child Abuse Act, increasing funding and emphasizing the Children's Advocacy Center Model. The changes aim to improve multidisciplinary team coordination and provide organizational capacity support for centers and State chapters. The legislation also highlights the role of supportive families and communities in a child's healing process.
Key points
Authorization of appropriations of $40 million annually for fiscal years 2022 through 2028.
Introduction of a requirement for actions to be taken to the greatest extent practicable, but in no case later than 72 hours.
Development and dissemination of practice standards for the Children's Advocacy Center Model and support for State chapters.
Recognition of access to supportive and healthy families and communities as key to a child victim's healing.
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