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Civil Action

A lawsuit brought in court to enforce a right or seek compensation for a wrong, usually between private individuals or organizations, rather than a criminal case brought by the government.

Damages

Money awarded by a court to someone who has been harmed or injured by another person's actions.

Equitable Relief

A court-ordered action that requires a party to do or stop doing something, rather than just paying money. Examples include injunctions (orders to stop an action) or specific performance (orders to fulfill a contract).

Nonconsensual Sexual Protection Barrier Removal

The act of taking off a sexual protection barrier (like a condom) during sexual contact without the agreement of everyone involved, leading to direct sexual contact.

Formula Grant

A type of federal grant where funds are distributed to states based on specific pre-determined formulas or criteria, rather than through a competitive application process.

Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP)

A federal program that provides funding to states to support services for victims of sexual assault, such as crisis intervention, counseling, and advocacy.