### Question
How does FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND SERVICES define supportive services?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 10402*, **supportive services** is defined as:

> services for adult and youth victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, and dependents exposed to family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, that are designed to—


(A) meet the needs of such victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, and their dependents, for short-term, transitional, or long-term safety

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 10402*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 110-FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND SERVICES**

