H.R. 10565

Sexual Abuse Services in Detention Act

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Sec. 5. Sexual Abuse Services in Detention Resource Center

(a) Eligible organization. In this section, the term eligible organization means a nonprofit organization that has special expertise and broad experience in providing the information, guidance, and technical assistance described in subsection (b).

(b) Establishment. The Attorney General shall establish a national resource center that shall—

(1) provide a guidance and training series to corrections agencies, prisons, jails, and other detention facilities on establishing, administering, operating, and supporting emotional support services for sexual abuse victims in correctional or detention facilities;

(2) provide guidance and training services to emotional support service providers on establishing, administering, operating, and supporting emotional support services for sexual abuse victims in correctional or detention facilities; and

(3) collect, compile, and disseminate resources on the delivery of emotional support services in correctional or detention settings, including—

(A) training services;

(B) research; and

(C) best practices.

(c) Grant. The Attorney General may make a grant to an eligible organization to provide for the establishment, functioning, or implementation of subsection (b).

(d) Authorization of appropriations. There are authorized to be appropriated $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2032 to carry out this section.