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R42838Domestic Social Policy
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA): Background and Funding
Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: July 2026
February 25, 2014
Summary
The focus of this report is on the federal response to domestic violence under the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). "Domestic violence" is used in the report to describe violence among intimate partners, including those involved in dating relationships.
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