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112th Congress
Bill Summary
Saving Money and Reducing Tragedies through Prevention Act of 2011 or the SMART Prevention Act of 2011 - Amends the Violence against Women Act of 1994 (VAWA) to replace provisions regarding grants to assist children and youth exposed to violence with a Saving Money and Reducing Tragedies through Prevention (SMART Prevention) grant program. Authorizes the Attorney General to award grants for the purpose of preventing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (such violence) by taking a comprehensive approach that focuses on youth, children exposed to violence, and men as leaders and influencers of social norms. Permits the use of grant funds to develop, maintain, or enhance programs that: (1) change attitudes and behaviors around the acceptability of such violence and provide education and skills training to young individuals and those who influence them; (2) are designed to prevent future incidents of such violence by preventing, reducing, and responding to children's exposure to violence in the home; and (3) work with men to prevent such violence by helping men to serve as role models and social influencers of other men and youth at the individual, school, community, or statewide levels. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) eligible entities to receive grants; (2) grantee requirements; and (3) fund allotments, including for Indian tribes or tribal organizations. Repeals provisions of: (1) VAWA regarding development of curricula and pilot programs for home visitation projects and regarding engaging men and youth in preventing such violence, and (2) the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 regarding a public awareness campaign regarding domestic violence against pregnant women.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Saving Money and Reducing Tragedies through Prevention Act of 2011 (SMART Prevention Act), amends the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (VAWA) to establish a new grant program. The Attorney General is authorized to award grants to prevent domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by focusing on youth, children exposed to violence, and men as influencers of social norms. Grant funds can be used to develop or enhance programs that change attitudes and behaviors around violence, provide education and skills training to young people and those who influence them, prevent future violence by addressing children's exposure to it in the home, and engage men as role models and influencers to prevent such violence. The bill also outlines eligible entities for grants, requirements for grantees, and how funds will be allocated, including a specific percentage for Indian tribes or tribal organizations. Additionally, it repeals certain provisions from VAWA and the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 related to curriculum development, pilot programs, and public awareness campaigns.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 11/29/2011)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-bill/1920/all-info | 04/25/2013 |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112s1920is/pdf/BILLS-112s1920is.pdf | 04/26/2013 |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112s1920is/pdf/BILLS-112s1920is.pdf.pdf | 02/03/2013 |
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