### Question
How does the law define culturally specific" means primarily directed toward racial and ethnic minority groups (as defined in section 1707(g) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300u–6(g)).[1](#12291_1_target)


#### (7) Culturally specific services


The term "culturally specific services?


### Answer
Under *34 U.S.C. § 12291*, **culturally specific" means primarily directed toward racial and ethnic minority groups (as defined in section 1707(g) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300u–6(g)).[1](#12291_1_target)


#### (7) Culturally specific services


The term "culturally specific services** is defined as:

> community-based services that include culturally relevant and linguistically specific services and resources to culturally specific communities

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 12291*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 121-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN**

