### Question
How is the term victim service provider” or “victim service providers defined?


### Answer
The term **victim service provider” or “victim service providers** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 11383* as the following:

> a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization including rape crisis centers, battered women's shelters, domestic violence transitional housing programs, and other programs whose primary mission is to provide services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 11383*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 119-HOMELESS ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-HOUSING ASSISTANCE > Part C-Supportive Housing Program**

