Bipartisan Bill Targets Domestic Abuse on Social Media, Apps
Bipartisan legislation announced Thursday would direct DOJ to launch tech-focused programs to combat domestic abuse. Introduced by Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Reps. Anna Eshoo, D-Calif., and Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., the Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence,…
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Sexual Assault and Stalking Act would authorize a pilot project run by DOJ’s Office on Violence Against Women. The bill targets activity on social media and mobile apps. The pilot program would provide $2 million in grants for “up to 15 clinics and other partnerships providing support to sexual and domestic violence victims who are experiencing technology-enabled abuse,” Wyden’s office said. It would establish an additional DOJ grant program for “nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education to develop and implement training and educational programs and technical assistance for organizations and individuals who provide support for victims of tech-enabled abuse.”