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42 U.S.C. 14043c

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(a) Grants authorized

The Attorney General, in consultation with the Department of

Health and Human Services, shall award grants to eligible entities

to conduct programs to serve youth victims of domestic violence,

dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Amounts appropriated

under this section may only be used for programs and activities

described under subsection (c) of this section.

(b) Eligible grantees

To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an entity

shall be -

(1) a nonprofit, nongovernmental entity, the primary purpose of

which is to provide services to teen and young adult victims of

domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking;

(2) a community-based organization specializing in intervention

or violence prevention services for youth;

(3) an Indian Tribe or tribal organization providing services

primarily to tribal youth or tribal victims of domestic violence,

dating violence, sexual assault or stalking; or

(4) a nonprofit, nongovernmental entity providing services for

runaway or homeless youth affected by domestic or sexual abuse.

(c) Use of funds

(1) In general

An entity that receives a grant under this section shall use

amounts provided under the grant to design or replicate, and

implement, programs and services, using domestic violence, dating

violence, sexual assault, and stalking intervention models to

respond to the needs of youth who are victims of domestic

violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking.

(2) Types of programs

Such a program -

(A) shall provide direct counseling and advocacy for youth

and young adults, who have experienced domestic violence,

dating violence, sexual assault or stalking;

(B) shall include linguistically, culturally, and community

relevant services for underserved populations or linkages to

existing services in the community tailored to the needs of

underserved populations;

(C) may include mental health services for youth and young

adults who have experienced domestic violence, dating violence,

sexual assault, or stalking;

(D) may include legal advocacy efforts on behalf of youth and

young adults with respect to domestic violence, dating

violence, sexual assault or stalking;

(E) may work with public officials and agencies to develop

and implement policies, rules, and procedures in order to

reduce or eliminate domestic violence, dating violence, sexual

assault, and stalking against youth and young adults; and

(F) may use not more than 25 percent of the grant funds to

provide additional services and resources for youth, including

childcare, transportation, educational support, and respite

care.

(d) Awards basis

(1) Grants to Indian tribes

Not less than 7 percent of funds appropriated under this

section in any year shall be available for grants to Indian

Tribes or tribal organizations.

(2) Administration

The Attorney General shall not use more than 2.5 percent of

funds appropriated under this section in any year for

administration, monitoring, and evaluation of grants made

available under this section.

(3) Technical assistance

Not less than 5 percent of funds appropriated under this

section in any year shall be available to provide technical

assistance for programs funded under this section.

(e) Term

The Attorney General shall make the grants under this section for

a period of 3 fiscal years.

(f) Authorization of appropriations

There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section,

$15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2007 through 2011.