Domestic violence can shatter families and destroy lives.
It's a national epidemic that has been hidden behind closed doors for far too long. This legislation will ensure that there is adequate support for emergency shelter and transitional housing so that those fleeing violence have a safe place to go and help to turn to. Most importantly, it will help support domestic violence groups that help families break the cycle of violence once and for all. The legislation would increase resources for community-based domestic violence shelters and programs. It also would create a program to develop local programs for persons fleeing domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault.