### Question
How is the "supportive services" defined?


### Answer
The term **supportive services** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 10402* as follows -

> 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**

