For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions apply: (a) âCommunity-based organizationâ means a nonprofit organization, or organization fiscally sponsored by a nonprofit, that provides direct services to survivors of violence and includes, but is not limited to, a trauma recovery center as described in Section 13963.1. (b) âFamily memberâ means any of the following: (1) A spouse, former spouse, or domestic partner. (2) A cohabitant or former cohabitant. (3) The survivorâs fiance or someone with whom the survivor has, or previously had, an engagement or dating relationship as defined in paragraph (10) of subdivision (f) of Section 243 of the Penal Code. (4) Any other person related by consanguinity or affinity within the second degree, including relationships by adoption. (c) âGrant programâ means the Flexible Assistance for Survivors (FAS) pilot grant program established by this chapter. (d) âOfficeâ means the Office of Emergency Services. (e) âSurvivorâ means a person who would be eligible for services pursuant to Section 20103 of Title 34 of the United States Code.
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