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Trauma-informed

An approach that recognizes how difficult or painful experiences (trauma) can affect a person's brain, body, and behavior, and then adjusts how services are provided to avoid causing more harm.

Re-traumatization

When someone who has experienced trauma goes through an event or interaction that reminds them of their past trauma, causing them to feel distressed or overwhelmed again.

Eligible entity

An organization, such as a state, tribal, or local police department or emergency medical services agency, that qualifies to apply for and receive a grant.

Sexual assault

Any type of sexual activity or contact that happens without a person's consent.

Domestic violence

Physical, emotional, sexual, or psychological abuse that occurs between people in a close relationship, often within a home or family setting.

Stalking

A pattern of repeated and unwanted attention, harassment, or contact from another person that causes fear or significant emotional distress.

Public Health Service Act

A major federal law that provides the legal framework and authority for many public health programs and activities across the United States.