VAWA II Section 122(g)(2)
Section
122(g)(2) DIRECT EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS
OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE- The Secretary shall
award grants to each State domestic violence
coalition for the purpose of administering
an emergency assistance fund for victims of
domestic violence. Funds received under this
paragraph may be used only to provide emergency
assistance directly to victims of domestic
violence who are in the process of fleeing
an abusive situation. Emergency assistance
shall include transportation, housing, and
other expenses associated with relocation.
Funds shall be requested by domestic violence
shelters and programs on behalf of victims.
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