34 U.S.C. § 20130 — Study and reports on barriers to sur-

Page 451 TITLE 34—CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT § 20130 (3) Technical assistance and training The Director shall provide technical assist- ance and training to grantees of this and other programs under this Act regarding the devel- opment and provision of effective LGBT spe- cific community-based services by entering into cooperative agreements or contracts with an organization or organizations having a demonstrated expertise in and whose primary purpose is addressing the development and provision of LGBT specific community-based services to victims of domestic violence, dat- ing violence, sexual assault, and stalking. (c) Eligible entities Eligible entities for grants under this section include— (1) community-based organizations, the pri- mary purpose of which is providing LGBT spe- cific services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking; and (2) community-based organizations, the pri- mary purpose of which is providing LGBT spe- cific services that can partner with a program having demonstrated expertise in serving vic- tims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, and that agrees to receive technical assistance from a program with LGBT specific expertise. (d) Reporting The Director shall issue a biennial report on the distribution of funding under this section, the progress made in replicating and supporting increased services to LGBT victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking and the types of LGBT specific pro- grams, strategies, technical assistance, and training developed or enhanced through this program. (e) Evaluation The Director shall award a contract or cooper- ative agreement to evaluate programs under this section to an entity with the demonstrated expertise in and primary goal of providing en- hanced access to services and resources for vic- tims of domestic violence, dating violence, sex- ual assault, and stalking who face obstacles to using more traditional services and resources. (f) Non-exclusivity Nothing in this section shall be construed to exclude LGBT community-based organizations from applying to other grant programs author- ized under this Act. (g) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $8,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027, to remain available until expended. (Pub. L. 117–103, div. W, title II, § 206, Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 861.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This Act, referred to in subsecs. (b)(3) and (f), is div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 840, known as the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1 of div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, set out as a Short Title of 2022 Amendment note under sec- tion 10101 of this title, and Tables. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE Section not effective until Oct. 1 of the first fiscal year beginning after Mar. 15, 2022, see section 4(a) of div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, set out as a note under section 6851 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade. DEFINITIONS For definitions of terms used in this section, see sec- tion 12291 of this title, as made applicable by section 2(b) of div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, which is set out as a note under section 12291 of this title. § 20130. Study and reports on barriers to sur- vivors’ economic security access (a) Study The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall conduct a study on the barriers that sur- vivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking throughout the United States experience in maintaining eco- nomic security, including the impact of the COVID–19 pandemic on such victims’ ability to maintain economic security, as a result of issues related to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. (b) Reports Not later than 1 year after March 15, 2022, and every 5 years thereafter, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall submit a report to Congress on the study conducted under sub- section (a). (c) Contents The study and reports under this section shall include— (1) identification of geographic areas in which State laws, regulations, and practices have a strong impact on the ability of sur- vivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking to exercise— (A) any rights under this title (including any amendments made by this title) without compromising personal safety or the safety of others, including family members and ex- cluding the abuser; and (B) other components of economic secu- rity, including financial empowerment, af- fordable housing, transportation, health care access, credit history, and quality edu- cation and training opportunities; (2) identification of geographic areas with shortages in resources for such survivors, with an accompanying analysis of the extent and impact of such shortage; (3) analysis of the unique barriers faced by such survivors living in rural communities; (4) analysis of factors related to industries, workplace settings, employer practices, trends, and other elements that impact the ability of such survivors to exercise any rights under this Act (including any amendments made by this Act) without compromising per- Page 452 TITLE 34—CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT § 20131 sonal safety or the safety of others, including family members; (5) the recommendations of the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Labor with respect to resources, oversight, and enforcement tools to ensure successful im- plementation of the provisions of this Act in order to support the economic security and safety of survivors of domestic violence, dat- ing violence, sexual assault, or stalking; (6) best practices for States, employers, health carriers, insurers, and other private en- tities in addressing issues related to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking; and (7) barriers that impede victims’ ability to pursue legal action, including legal costs and filing fees, and complexities of the jurisdiction of law enforcement agencies. (Pub. L. 117–103, div. W, title VII, § 704, Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 894.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This title, referred to in subsec. (c)(1)(A), means title VII of div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 889, which enacted this section, amended section 12501 of this title and section 602 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, and enacted provisions set out as notes under section 12501 of this title and section 602 of Title 42. For complete classification of title VII to the Code, see Tables. This Act, referred to in subsec. (c)(4), (5), is div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 840, known as the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1 of div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, set out as a Short Title of 2022 Amendment note under section 10101 of this title, and Tables. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE Section not effective until Oct. 1 of the first fiscal year beginning after Mar. 15, 2022, see section 4(a) of div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, set out as a note under section 6851 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade. DEFINITIONS For definitions of terms used in this section, see sec- tion 12291 of this title, as made applicable by section 2(b) of div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, which is set out as a note under section 12291 of this title. § 20131. Media campaign (1) Definitions In this subsection: (A) Director The term ‘‘Director’’ means the Director of the Office on Violence Against Women. (B) National media campaign The term ‘‘national media campaign’’ means the national ‘‘Choose Respect’’ media campaign described in paragraph (2). (2) Media campaign The Director shall, to the extent feasible and appropriate, conduct a national ‘‘Choose Respect’’ media campaign in accordance with this section for the purposes of— (A) preventing and discouraging violence against women, including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by targeting the attitudes, perceptions, and beliefs of individuals who have or are likely to commit such crimes; (B) encouraging victims of the crimes de- scribed in subparagraph (A) to seek help through the means determined to be most effective by the most current evidence avail- able, including seeking legal representation; and (C) informing the public about the help available to victims of the crimes described in subparagraph (A). (3) Use of funds (A) In general Amounts made available to carry out this section for the national media campaign may only be used for the following: (i) The purchase of media time and space, including the strategic planning for, tracking, and accounting of, such pur- chases. (ii) Creative and talent costs, consistent with subparagraph (B). (iii) Advertising production costs, which may include television, radio, internet, so- cial media, and other commercial mar- keting venues. (iv) Testing and evaluation of adver- tising. (v) Evaluation of the effectiveness of the national media campaign. (vi) Costs of contracts to carry out ac- tivities authorized by this subsection. (vii) Partnerships with professional and civic groups, community-based organiza- tions, including faith-based organizations and culturally specific organizations, and government organizations related to the national media campaign. (viii) Entertainment industry outreach, interactive outreach, media projects and activities, public information, news media outreach, corporate sponsorship and par- ticipation, and professional sports associa- tions and military branch participation. (ix) Operational and management ex- penses. (B) Specific requirements (i) Creative services In using amounts for creative and talent costs under subparagraph (A), the Director shall use creative services donated at no cost to the Government wherever feasible and may only procure creative services for advertising— (I) responding to high-priority or emer- gent campaign needs that cannot timely be obtained at no cost; or (II) intended to reach a minority, eth- nic, or other special audience that can- not reasonably be obtained at no cost. (ii) Testing and evaluation of advertising In using amounts for testing and evalua- tion of advertising under subparagraph (A)(iv), the Director shall test all adver-