§ 9-5-104. Duties of the Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission

(a) Regarding the administration of the Arkansas Children’s Advocacy Center Fund and an entity receiving funding under this chapter, the Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission or its designee, to the extent funding is appropriated and available, shall:

1. (1) Annually evaluate each child safety center for compliance with the program, fiscal, and training requirements under this chapter;

2. (2) Promulgate rules and procedures to implement this chapter and the forms for the evaluation of each child safety center;

3. (3) Adopt a uniform system of recordkeeping and reporting to ensure the proper handling of funds by child safety centers and to ensure uniformity and accountability by child safety centers; and

4. (4) Provide training and technical assistance to child safety centers to ensure best practice standards for forensic interviews and forensic medical examinations.

(b) The commission may enter into contracts with any entity to fulfill its duties under this chapter.