Domestic Violence Shelter Fund

• Program funds domestic violence shelters throughout Arkansas • Key services to be provided: - Food and housing for domestic abuse victims and dependents - Counseling and advice services - Training and technical assistance to shelters - Information clearinghouse on domestic abuse - Educational programs for victims, families, and public • Eligibility Requirements: - Must be a statewide domestic violence entity - Must provide core and continuing education for statewide shelters - Must have board of directors with majority being directors of publicly funded domestic violence shelter programs - Must function as Arkansas's clearinghouse for domestic violence statistical data - Must exclusively service domestic violence programs • Legal Authority: Created by Arkansas Act 583 of 2017 under A.C.A. § 9-15-202(d) and A.C.A. § 16-10-305(h) • Annual evaluation required for compliance with program, fiscal, and training requirements