this section may be used to conduct research and 
evaluation of programs funded under this section to 
build evidence of model programs to be dissemi-
nated. As a condition on receipt of a grant for such 
research and evaluation, an applicant shall agree to 
release any findings resulting from the research and 
evaluation to the general public no later than 90 
days after the findings are available. The Secretary 
shall facilitate the wide dissemination of such find-
ings by means of multiple media, including the 
Internet. 
‘‘(4) REQUIREMENTS.— 
‘‘(A) CONFIDENTIALITY
AND
SAFETY.— 
Grantees under this section shall ensure that all 
educational programs developed with grant 
funds address issues of confidentiality and pa-
tient safety, and that faculty and staff associ-
ated with delivering educational components are 
fully trained in procedures that will protect the 
immediate and ongoing security of the patients, 
patient records, and staff. Organizations with 
demonstrated expertise in the confidentiality 
and safety needs of victims of domestic violence, 
dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking 
shall be consulted on the development and ade-
VerDate Mar 15 2010 
00:51 Apr 20, 2011
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00018
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H1578.IH
H1578
tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with BILLS
quacy of confidentially and security procedures, 
and shall be fairly compensated by grantees for 
their services. 
‘‘(B) RURAL
PROGRAMS.—Rural training 
programs carried out under paragraph (2)(A) 
shall reflect adjustments in protocols and proce-
dures or referrals that may be needed to protect 
the confidentiality and safety of patients who 
live in small or isolated communities and who 
are currently or have previously experienced vio-
lence or abuse. 
‘‘(C) CHILD AND ELDER ABUSE.—Issues 
related to child and elder abuse may be ad-
dressed as part of a comprehensive pro-
grammatic approach implemented under a 
grant under this section. 
‘‘(d) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may provide 
technical assistance with respect to the planning, de-
velopment, and operation of any program or service 
carried out pursuant to this section. The Secretary 
may provide such technical assistance directly or 
through grants or contracts. 
‘‘(2) AVAILABILITY OF MATERIALS.—The Sec-
retary shall make materials on training, best prac-
VerDate Mar 15 2010 
00:51 Apr 20, 2011
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00019
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H1578.IH
H1578
tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with BILLS
tices, evaluation and other subjects developed by 
grantees under this section publicly available to the 
extent feasible, including through the use of elec-
tronic media, replication of materials, and tailoring 
of materials to meet varying geographic and jurisdic-
tional needs. 
‘‘(e) REPORTING.—The Secretary shall publish a bi-
ennial report on— 
‘‘(1) the distribution of funds under this sec-
tion; and 
‘‘(2) the programs and activities supported by 
such funds. 
‘‘(f) DEFINITIONS.—Except as inconsistent with this 
section, the definitions in section 40002 of the Violence 
Against Women Act of 1994 shall apply to this section. 
‘‘(g) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be 
appropriated to carry out this section $3,000,000 for 
each of fiscal years 2012 through 2016, to remain 
available until expended. 
‘‘(2) ALLOCATION OF FUNDS.— 
‘‘(A) ADMINISTRATIVE
COSTS.—Of the 
funds made available to carry out this section 
for any fiscal year, the Secretary shall not use 
more than 2.5 percent for administration and 
VerDate Mar 15 2010 
00:51 Apr 20, 2011
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00020
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H1578.IH
H1578
tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with BILLS
monitoring of grants awarded under this sec-
tion. 
‘‘(B) RESEARCH
AND
EVALUATION.—Of 
the funds made available to carry out this sec-
tion for any fiscal year, the Secretary shall not 
use more than 15 percent to award funds for 
research 
and 
evaluation 
under 
subsection 
(c)(3).’’. 
TITLE II—RESEARCH ON EFFEC-
TIVE 
PUBLIC 
HEALTH 
AP-
PROACHES TO END VIOLENCE 
AGAINST WOMEN 
SEC. 201. RESEARCH ON EFFECTIVE INTERVENTIONS TO 
END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, 
AND STALKING AGAINST WOMEN IN THE 
HEALTH CARE SETTING. 
Section 40297 of the Violence Against Women Act 
of 1994 (42 U.S.C. 13973) is amended— 
(1) in the section heading, by inserting after 
‘‘EFFECTIVE INTERVENTIONS’’ the following: ‘‘TO 
END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, 
AND STALKING AGAINST WOMEN’’; 
(2) in subsection (b)(1)— 
(A) in subparagraph (B)— 
VerDate Mar 15 2010 
00:51 Apr 20, 2011
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00021
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H1578.IH
H1578
tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with BILLS
(i) by striking ‘‘and’’ after the semi-
colon; and 
(ii) by inserting before the semicolon 
‘‘, including evaluating programs using evi-
dence-based process and outcome indica-
tors’’; 
(B) in subparagraph (C), by striking the 
period at the end and inserting a semicolon; 
and 
(C) by adding at the end the following new 
subparagraphs: 
‘‘(D) research on effective health care 
interventions to domestic and sexual violence 
and sexual coercion, including evaluating pro-
grams using evidence-based process and out-
come indicators; or 
‘‘(E) research into factors that increase re-
siliency for children exposed to dating violence, 
sexual assault, stalking, or individuals who have 
a lifetime exposure to violence and abuse.’’; 
(3) in subsection (b)(2)(B)— 
(A) by striking ‘‘within primary care and 
emergency health care settings’’ and inserting 
‘‘within community health centers and primary 
VerDate Mar 15 2010 
00:51 Apr 20, 2011
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00022
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H1578.IH
H1578
tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with BILLS