To require the Attorney General to conduct a review and submit a report to the Congress on grant and other assistance programs of the Department of Justice to support victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking.
The Protecting Women and Children Act of 2023 requires the U.S. Attorney General to review all Department of Justice grant programs and assistance initiatives that support victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking, including programs under the Violence Against Women Act and the Victims of Crime Act. Within one year of the bill's enactment, the Attorney General must submit a report to Congress with recommendations for improving these programs, with particular focus on expanding protections and services in rural areas, helping victims escape abusive situations, and ensuring long-term support. The bill also directs the Attorney General to publish the report publicly and conduct outreach to state agencies, nonprofits, and other organizations eligible to receive this assistance to increase awareness of available programs. The legislation does not create new funding, but rather calls for a comprehensive evaluation of existing programs and strategies to make them more effective and accessible.
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