### Question
How is the term supportive social services defined?


### Answer
The term **supportive social services** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 18201* as the following:

> transitional and permanent housing, vocational counseling, and individual and group counseling aimed at preventing domestic violence, sexual violence, sexual assault, or stalking

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 18201*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 158-SUPPORT FOR PREGNANT AND PARENTING TEENS AND WOMEN**

