Congressman Dan Goldman Fights to Protect Domestic Violence Survivors

Bipartisan “Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act” Expands Funding for Programs Supporting Survivors and Preventing Family and Domestic Violence

Would Address Unique and Complex Challenges Faced by Racial and Ethnic Minority Survivors

Washington D.C. – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-4), Lucy McBath (GA-7), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), and Young Kim (CA-40) to introduce the bipartisan Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2023. This legislation would expand funding for programs that support survivors of domestic violence and prevent family violence, emphasizing investment to address the complex and unique challenges faced by racial and ethnic minority survivors. Over 10 million people a year – nearly 20 people a minute – are physically abused by a close partner in the United States.

“Domestic violence is a uniquely traumatizing experience for families to endure and we must do more to support those rebuilding safe lives, especially for racial and ethnic minority survivors who face complex and specific needs that often go unaddressed,” Congressman Dan Goldman said. “The programs funded by the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act will both support those who have an immediate need for safety and prevent domestic violence before it occurs in a culturally competent way. I’m proud to join my colleagues in looking for a way forward for the millions of Americans who need this lifesaving support to get back on track towards a thriving future.”

The Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act expands resources for survivors and initiatives to end domestic violence by increasing funding levels for culturally specific programs and investment in prevention services that address the complex and unique challenges faced by racial and ethnic minority survivors. This legislation also strengthens and updates the National Domestic Violence Hotline and hotline services for underrepresented populations and creates a new underserved populations grant program to improve equality of access.

The FVPSA funding will be lifesaving and ensure programs are available when survivors are in danger, and their homes are no longer safe. By expanding to organizations that are culturally specific and better equipped to address the complex multilayered challenges faced by racial and ethnic minority populations, more of these underserved populations will be able to seek protection from abuse and services to rebuild their lives

###