National Domestic Violence Prevention Action Plan

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Legislation Details

Establishes a National Domestic Violence Prevention Action Plan to enhance and coordinate domestic violence prevention programs in the U.S.
Recognizes domestic violence as a significant public health issue affecting over 12 million individuals annually.
Highlights the disproportionate impact of domestic violence on marginalized communities, including people of color, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
Acknowledges the economic burden of domestic violence, costing the U.S. approximately $3.6 trillion each year.
Notes the absence of a national action plan on domestic violence in the U.S., contrasting with other countries that have implemented such plans.
Proposes the creation of a Steering Committee within the Department of Health and Human Services to oversee the development and implementation of the action plan.
The Steering Committee will include representatives from various federal agencies and subject matter experts.
The action plan will focus on a comprehensive approach to domestic violence prevention, including primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies.
Aims to improve coordination among federal, state, local, and tribal agencies and stakeholders involved in domestic violence prevention.
Plans to enhance public awareness through a national media campaign focused on education and prevention.
Mandates the collection and analysis of data to evaluate the effectiveness of domestic violence prevention programs.
Requires the Steering Committee to report to Congress biannually on the progress and effectiveness of the action plan.
Allocates $25 million annually from 2025 to 2029 for the implementation of the media campaign and other related activities.

Establishes a National Domestic Violence Prevention Action Plan to enhance and coordinate domestic violence prevention programs in the U.S.
Recognizes domestic violence as a significant public health issue affecting over 12 million individuals annually.
Highlights the disproportionate impact of domestic violence on marginalized communities, including people of color, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
Acknowledges the economic burden of domestic violence, costing the U.S. approximately $3.6 trillion each year.
Notes the absence of a national action plan on domestic violence in the U.S., contrasting with other countries that have implemented such plans.
Proposes the creation of a Steering Committee within the Department of Health and Human Services to oversee the development and implementation of the action plan.
The Steering Committee will include representatives from various federal agencies and subject matter experts.
The action plan will focus on a comprehensive approach to domestic violence prevention, including primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies.
Aims to improve coordination among federal, state, local, and tribal agencies and stakeholders involved in domestic violence prevention.
Plans to enhance public awareness through a national media campaign focused on education and prevention.
Mandates the collection and analysis of data to evaluate the effectiveness of domestic violence prevention programs.
Requires the Steering Committee to report to Congress biannually on the progress and effectiveness of the action plan.
Allocates $25 million annually from 2025 to 2029 for the implementation of the media campaign and other related activities.

National Domestic Violence Prevention Action Plan

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