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25 Better access to Medicaid services through outreach also contributes to this reduction. Statutory Rape Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §602(a)(1)(A)(vi), the State operates a public outreach program related to statutory rape. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office provides Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding to programs that collaborate with community agencies to best respond to victims of sexual assault. These programs include those that address sexual assault and domestic violence prevention and services for men and women. Additionally, when offered, this program is designed to reach State and local law enforcement officials, the education system, and relevant counseling services, that provides education and training on the problem of statutory rape so that teenage pregnancy prevention programs may be expanded in scope to include men. The Ohio Attorney General’s (AG) Office, Crimes Victims Services Section, is responsible for the administration of the State Victims Assistance Act (SVAA) and the federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant programs. The funds are provided to eligible crime victims assistance programs operating in public and non-profit agencies throughout the state of Ohio. Treatment of Individuals Moving from Other States For the purposes of benefits and services offered under Ohio's TANF-funded programs, Ohio treats individuals who have moved from other states within the last twelve months no differently from residents who have resided in the state for more than twelve months. Ohio’s Long-Term Direct Service Workforce Initiative Ohio does not intend to assist individuals to train for, seek, and maintain employment providing direct care in a long-term care facility or in other occupations related to elder care determined appropriate by the State for which the State identifies an unmet need for service personnel. Treatment of Aliens ODJFS provides OWF cash assistance, PRC and other TANF-funded services and benefits to qualified aliens to the extent allowable under Federal law, and in the same manner as they are provided to residents of Ohio. Access to TANF Benefits In order to prevent assistance provided under its TANF program from being used in any electronic benefit transfer transaction in any liquor store; casino, gambling casino, or gaming establishment; or any retail establishment that provides adult-oriented entertainment in which performers disrobe or perform in an unclothed state for entertainment, the State of Ohio will implement the following policies and procedures: Notice Ohio has modified certain notices and informational materials to ensure that applicants and current recipients are aware of the prohibition: each approval notice for TANF benefits includes a statement that accessing benefits at any of the prescribed locations is prohibited. Applicants and re-applicants are provided notice that accessing benefits at any of the prescribed locations is prohibited.