Protect Moms From Domestic Violence Act

Increased Understanding of Health Risks: By studying how issues like domestic violence, sexual assault, and reproductive coercion increase risks for suicide, homicide, or drug overdose, the study aims to understand the impact on pregnant and postpartum persons (Section 2).

Improved Outcomes for Diverse Communities: The study specifically focuses on impacts among diverse communities, including Black, Hispanic or Latino, American Indian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Alaskan Native, and LGBTQIA2S+ birthing persons, as well as adolescent mothers (Section 2).

Funding for Innovative Health Approaches: The bill provides for grants to help develop and implement ways to improve maternal and child health outcomes for victims of various forms of violence and trauma (Section 3).

Focus on Cultural Competency: Priority in awarding grants is given to those developing approaches that include cultural bias training, antiracism training, or implicit bias reduction strategies (Section 3).

Enhanced Medical Guidance: The Secretary is required to provide guidance to states, tribes, and health care providers on protocols such as routine assessments of intimate partner violence and the creation of trauma-informed care plans (Section 4).