The legal definition of charitable organization (and of charity) varies according to the country and in some instances the region of the country in which the charitable organization operates. The regulation, tax treatment, etc.
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The Violence Against Women Act first passed in 1994. The original bill provided for the following:
- Enhanced sentencing for repeat federal sex offenders
- Restitution to victims of certain federal crimes
- Grants for state, local, and tribal law enforcement to investigate and prosecute violent crimes against women.
- Immigration provisions for victims
- Grants for domestic violence and sexual assault prevention, youth education programs, and community organizations providing intervention and prevention programming
- Requirements for the USPS to ensure the locations of shelters remains confidential
- Federal research on violence against women
- Special research

