§18201 Definitions

Summary

Defines key words used in the chapter. Accompaniment means helping or representing a woman to get court relief for child support, custody, restraining orders, restitution, or to file criminal charges, and can include paying court costs and reasonable lawyer and witness fees. Eligible institution of higher education means a college or university (see 20 U.S.C. 1001) that runs or will run a pregnant and parenting student services office. Community service center means a nonprofit that provides local social services directly or under contract. High school means a school covering grades 10–12, 9–12, or 7–12. Intervention services means 24‑hour hotlines for police help and shelter referrals for domestic or sexual violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. State includes the District of Columbia, any commonwealth, possession, or other U.S. territory, and any Indian tribe or reservation. Supportive social services means housing (transitional or permanent), job counseling, and individual or group counseling to prevent domestic or sexual violence or stalking. Violence means actual violence or the risk or threat of violence.