### Question
How does the law define victim services” or “victim service provider?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 13925*, **victim services” or “victim service provider** is defined as:

> a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that assists domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking victims, including rape crisis centers, domestic violence shelters, faith-based organizations, and other organizations, with a documented history of effective work concerning domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 13925*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 136-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN**

