What does PILOT PROGRAM TO COMBAT TECHNOLOGICAL ABUSE. of Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act do?

This section establishes a pilot program to combat technological abuse. The Director is authorized to award grants to eligible consortia to support this program. The Director must consult with the Secretaries of Health and Human Services and Education, the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, and relevant stakeholders. Grant amounts are limited to $2,000,000, and no more than 15 grants may be awarded. The pilot program will last for five years from the date of the first award. Grant funds can be used to purchase technological devices for victims and survivors, or for other victim services that reduce technological abuse. The Director must submit reports to Congress reviewing the pilot program's efficacy, challenges, and recommendations for permanence, both during and after the program. The section authorizes appropriations to carry out the pilot program.

What does GRANT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE EDUCATION ON TECHNOLOGICAL ABUSE. of Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act do?

This section establishes a grant program for education on technological abuse. Grants can be awarded to nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education. Grant funds must be used to develop tools, curricula, and other materials. The total grant amount is limited to $20,000,000. Grants will be awarded for a period of 5 years.

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Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act

Q: What does Preamble of Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act do?

This bill aims to establish a pilot program. The pilot program is intended to address technology-related abuse in domestic violence cases.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act

Q: What does FINDINGS. of Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act do?

This section outlines findings related to intimate partner violence and technological abuse in the United States. A significant percentage of women (41%) and men (26%) experience intimate partner violence, which can include nonphysical abuse. Technological abuse is increasingly prevalent, with 97% of programs supporting victims reporting abusers using technology for stalking, harassment, or control. Online sexual harassment affects 1 in 3 women under 35, and LGBTQ+ individuals frequently experience online abuse. Common forms of technological abuse include unwanted phone calls/texts (67%), emails/internet messages (50%), social media monitoring (35%), and posting of personal information (27%). Technological abuse ranges from simple social media use to sophisticated stalkerware, and does not necessarily require significant financial resources. Rapid technological advancements pose challenges for advocates working to prevent and address technological abuse. Integrating technology experts into survivor support networks has proven effective in preventing and protecting survivors.

Q: What does DEFINITIONS. of Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act do?

This section defines key terms for the Act. Definitions include Director, eligible consortium, institution of higher education, pilot program, and technological abuse. An eligible consortium requires a partnership between institutions of higher education or private/public sector partners and domestic violence or sexual violence centers.

Last updated: 6/25/2025 · Introduced: 6/25/2025

Author: Ron Wyden (D-OR)

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The bill establishes a pilot program to combat technological abuse, authorizing grants of up to $2,000,000 to eligible consortia for a period of five years.
Grant funds can be used to purchase technological devices for victims and survivors, or for other victim services that reduce technological abuse.
The bill also establishes a grant program to provide education on technological abuse, with a total grant amount limited to $20,000,000, to be awarded to nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education.

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