The Better Care For Domestic Violence Survivors Act establishes a five-year federal grant program to train healthcare providers, school personnel, and emergency responders in trauma-informed, victim-centered approaches for helping survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The bill authorizes $10 million annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to fund demonstration programs at hospitals, clinics, colleges, and other healthcare facilities across diverse communities—including rural, Tribal, and underserved areas—which must partner with victim services organizations. Grantees will train staff to recognize and respond to complex cases while preventing re-traumatization, develop better collaboration between healthcare and law enforcement, and tailor approaches to be culturally and linguistically appropriate for their communities. Each funded organization must hire independent researchers to evaluate whether the training improves outcomes, with results made public during the grant period. The Government Accountability Office will report back to Congress within three years on how the program has been implemented.
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