### Question
Can you define what shelter means?


### Answer
**Shelter** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 10402*:

> the provision of temporary refuge and supportive services in compliance with applicable State law (including regulation) governing the provision, on a regular basis, of shelter, safe homes, meals, and supportive services to victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, and their dependents

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

