# Family Violence Prevention and Services Programs
> **US Department of Health and Human Services** · Final rule. · Published 2016-11-02 · Effective 2017-01-03 · 81 FR 76446
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-26063
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Health and Human Services
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 76446
- **CFR reference:** 45 CFR 1370
- **Publication date:** 2016-11-02
- **Effective date:** 2017-01-03
## Abstract

This rule will better prevent and protect survivors of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence, by clarifying that all survivors must have access to services and programs funded under the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act. More specifically, the rule enhances accessibility and non-discrimination provisions, clarifies confidentiality rules, promotes coordination among community- based organizations, State Domestic Violence Coalitions, States, and Tribes, as well as incorporates new discretionary grant programs. Furthermore, the rule updates existing regulations to reflect statutory changes made to the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, and updates procedures for soliciting and awarding grants. The rule also increases clarity and reduces potential confusion over statutory and regulatory standards. The rule codifies standards already used by the program in the Funding Opportunity Announcements and awards, in technical assistance, in reporting requirements, and in sub-regulatory guidance.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/11/02/2016-26063/family-violence-prevention-and-services-programs)
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