§ 9-6-102. Definitions
As used in this chapter: (1) “Advocate” means an employee, supervisor, or administrator of a shelter; (2) “Dating relationship” means a romantic or intimate social relationship between two (2) individuals that is not a casual relationship or an ordinary fraternization in a business or social context and that is determined by examining the following factors: […]
§ 9-6-103. Establishment — Purpose and criteria
(a) The Department of Finance and Administration shall establish the Arkansas Domestic Violence Shelter Grant Program to assist in the funding of domestic violence shelters in Arkansas. (b) The purpose and criteria of the program is to: (1) Annually evaluate each shelter receiving funds under this chapter for compliance with the program, fiscal, and training […]
§ 9-6-104. Receipt of money
Except to the extent that moneys are available in the Domestic Violence Shelter Fund, a statewide domestic violence entity that receives a grant under this chapter shall not accept money or other assistance from the United States Government or any other entity or person if the acceptance would obligate the State of Arkansas.
§ 9-6-105. Determination of grant awards
(a) The Department of Finance and Administration shall: (1) Establish the criteria for grant applications and awards in accordance with § 9-6-103(b); (2) Review and grant or deny all or part of a grant application submitted under this chapter in accordance with § 9-6-103(b); and (3) Retain oversight of all grant expenditures under this chapter. […]
§ 9-5-105. Receipt of money
Under this chapter and in the administration of the Arkansas Children’s Advocacy Center Fund, the Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission shall not accept money or other assistance from the federal government or any other entity or individual if the acceptance would obligate the State of Arkansas except to the extent that money is available in […]
§ 9-5-106. Disbursement of funds
(a) The Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission may disburse money appropriated from the Arkansas Children’s Advocacy Center Fund exclusively for the following purposes: (1) To satisfy contractual obligations made to perform its duties under this section; (2) To make grants to child safety centers that meet the requirements of this section; and (3) To compensate […]
§ 9-5-107. Program requirements
Each child safety center shall: (1) Provide a comfortable, private, child-friendly setting that is both physically and psychologically safe for diverse populations of children and their families; (2) Be a part of a multidisciplinary team; (3) Have a nonprofit entity responsible for program, fiscal operations established, and implement best administrative practices; (4) Promote policies, practices, […]
§ 9-5-108. Access to specialized medical examinations and psychological examinations
(a) The child safety centers shall provide or provide access to specialized medical examinations and psychological examinations for their clients, to the extent funding is appropriated and available. (b) Medical providers operating under this chapter shall be capable of performing: (A) A complete medical history; (B) An evaluation of a child or an adolescent for […]
§ 9-5-109. Eligibility for contracts
(a) A public entity or a nonprofit entity is eligible for a contract under § 9-5-107 if the entity: (1) Has a signed memorandum of understanding as provided by § 9-5-110; (2) Operates under the authority of a governing board; (3) Participates on a multidisciplinary team of persons involved in the investigation or prosecution of […]
§ 9-4-106. Program requirements
Every shelter shall: (1) Develop and implement a written nondiscrimination policy to provide services without regard to race, religion, color, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, or sexual preference; (2) Provide a facility that is open, accessible, and staffed by an advocate or a volunteer each day of the calendar year and twenty-four (24) hours […]