Sec. 8.
(1) In awarding a grant or contract under this act, the department and board shall give preference to a prime sponsor which establishes domestic violence emergency shelter services utilizing voluntary personnel or available community resources.
(2) In awarding a grant or contract under this act, the department and board shall consider the needs of the people residing throughout the state and shall provide for the equitable, statewide funding of programs for the prevention of domestic violence and the treatment of victims of domestic violence.
History: 1978, Act 389, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978 Popular Name: Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Act
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 389 of 1978 - Domestic and Sexual Violence (400.1501 - 400.1511)
Section 400.1501 - Definitions.
Section 400.1504 - Powers and Duties of Board; Staff.
Section 400.1507 - Shelter Program; Funds for Establishment; Emergency Shelter; Services.
Section 400.1509 - Evaluation of Programs and Services.
Section 400.1510 - Agreements for Receipt of Funds.
Section 400.1511 - Interagency Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team.