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Support for Violence Victims with Children in Addiction Treatment

This new bill aims to help victims of family, domestic, and dating violence who are struggling with substance use disorders. It will allow parents (or legal guardians) to receive treatment while staying with their children, ensuring families remain together throughout the recovery process. This provides crucial support for families in difficult situations, maintaining continuity of care and safety.
Key points
The bill authorizes grants for substance use disorder treatment programs that allow victims of violence to remain with their children during therapy.
Funds can be used for transitional housing, rental assistance, supportive services (e.g., advocacy, healthcare), and services for children exposed to violence.
A national center will be established to train and assist organizations in implementing these programs, ensuring best practices.
The bill authorizes $30 million annually for fiscal years 2023-2027 to fund these programs.
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Additional Information
To amend the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act to authorize grants to ensure access for victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence to substance use disorder treatment that allows parents (or legal guardians) and their children, stepchildren, or other dependents to remain together throughout the course of treatment, and for other purposes.
Print number: HR 6097
Sponsor: Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1]
Process start date: 2023-10-26