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S. 1483 (107th)

Children Who Witness Domestic Violence Act

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Introduced

2 October 2001

Last action

2 October 2001 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sponsors

Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN], Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA], Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

19 August 2025

Education

Summary

Children Who Witness Domestic Violence Act - Amends the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award competitive grants for: (1) programs to serve children who have been exposed to domestic violence; (2) programs to combat the impact upon children of experiencing or witnessing domestic violence; (3) training and collaboration among child welfare agencies, domestic violence and sexual assault service providers, the courts, and law enforcement agencies; and (4) multi-system interventions for such children. Authorizes the Secretary to establish a crisis nursery demonstration grant program for private nonprofit and public agencies to assist children who are: (1) exposed to or at risk of abuse and neglect; (2) in families experiencing domestic violence; or (3) in families receiving child protective services. Authorizes the Secretary to award competitive grants to enable eligible entities to conduct research and data collection activities concerning the impact of domestic violence on children.

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Timeline

  1. 2 October 2001

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 October 2001

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10064-10065)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 October 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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