Counseling in Shelters Act of 2003

Summary

Counseling in Shelters Act of 2003 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for the Administration on Children, Youth, and Families, to make grants for up to five years to eligible community-based entities to provide on-site mental health and substance abuse counseling and referral services for victims of domestic or sexual violence. Permits grant funds to be used for hiring professionals and staff and providing training in the dynamics of domestic violence and sexual assault. Requires the Secretary, in awarding such grants, to: (1) ensure equitable geographic and urban/rural distribution; (2) give preference to entities with high levels of cultural competence and strong ties to minority communities; and (3) provide technical assistance.

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Timeline

1. 31 October 2003

   Introduced

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

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 31 October 2003

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 31 October 2003 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 31 October 2003

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 31 October 2003

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• Introduced in Senate

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Sponsors

• Sen. Edwards, John [D-NC] · D · Sponsor
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