United States HRES 933: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the critical role of victim service providers in the response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, by supporting victims through the physical, mental, emotional, financial, and legal challenges they may face in the aftermath of violence.

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119TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION H. RES. 933
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the critical
role of victim service providers in the response to domestic violence,
dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, by supporting victims
through the physical, mental, emotional, financial, and legal challenges
they may face in the aftermath of violence.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
DECEMBER 5, 2025
Mrs. DINGELL (for herself, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. FITZPATRICK, and
Mrs. KIM) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regard-
ing the critical role of victim service providers in the
response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual as-
sault, and stalking, by supporting victims through the
physical, mental, emotional, financial, and legal chal-
lenges they may face in the aftermath of violence.
Whereas, section 40002(a)(43) of the Violence Against
Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12291(a)(43)), defines
the term ‘‘victim service provider’’ to mean a nonprofit,
nongovernmental, or Tribal organization or rape crisis
center, including a State or Tribal coalition, that assists
or advocates for domestic violence, dating violence, sexual
assault, or stalking victims, including domestic violence
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shelters, faith-based organizations, and other organiza-
tions, with a documented history of effective work con-
cerning domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault,
or stalking;
Whereas victim service providers are often the first people a
victim may come in contact with when they reach out for
help after experiencing trauma;
Whereas victim service providers are trained to provide trau-
ma-informed care that meets the unique needs of victims;
Whereas victim service providers help connect victims and
survivors to community-based organizations and services
including legal guidance, counseling, housing assistance,
mental health support, and immediate and long-term
medical care;
Whereas victim service providers help victims navigate the
complexities of—
(1) the criminal justice system, including seeking
protection orders or restraining orders, family matters
such as divorce, child custody or child support, adminis-
trative agency proceedings, and consumer or housing
matters;
(2) criminal justice investigations, including prosecu-
tions of the offender, and post-conviction matters that
impact victims’ safety, privacy, or other interests as a
victim;
(3) alternative dispute resolution or other processes
that promote victim safety, privacy, and autonomy, and
offender accountability; and
(4) post-conviction relief proceedings in State, local,
Tribal, or territorial court;
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Whereas victim service providers coordinate and collaborate
with the law enforcement, health care providers, schools,
and community-based organizations to provide com-
prehensive support to survivors;
Whereas victim service providers need sustainable and proper
funding to deliver consistent, quality, and often lifesaving
care;
Whereas victim service providers help victims create safety
plans that establish comprehensive and achievable assess-
ments to reduce the risk of further harm;
Whereas victim service providers are crucial to ensuring that
victims get the help, support, and justice they deserve;
Whereas victim service providers have been historically under-
funded and under resourced, which in turn impacts the
quantity and quality of services they can provide; and
Whereas victim service providers are put in positions to do
critical, often lifesaving work, without adequate re-
sources: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 1
(1) deeply values and supports the essential 2
work of victim service providers in helping victims 3
and survivors heal mentally, physically, and emotion-4
ally from trauma; and 5
(2) acknowledges the need to meaningfully in-6
vest in the work of victim service providers. 7
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