Federal · Title 34 — Crime Control and Law Enforcement

34 U.S.C. § 10596: Definitions

Civil

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This statute defines terms related to prison-based family treatment programs for incarcerated parents and pregnant women, specifying eligibility criteria and services provided.

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pregnant or a parent of an individual under 18 years of age; and convicted of a drug (or drug-related) felony that is a nonviolent offense. does not have as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another; or is not a felony that by its nature involves a substantial risk that physical force against the person or property of another may be used in the course of committing the offense. The term “prison-based family treatment program” means a program for incarcerated parents or pregnant women in a correctional facility that provides a comprehensive response to offender needs, including substance abuse treatment, child early intervention services, family counseling, legal services, medical care, mental health services, nursery and preschool, parenting skills training, pediatric care, physical therapy, prenatal care, sexual abuse therapy, relapse prevention, transportation, and vocational or GED training.

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