§ 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 […]
§ 9-5-110. Interagency memorandum of understanding
(a) Before a child safety center may be established under this chapter, a memorandum of understanding regarding the agreement on the levels of participation of each entity shall be executed among: (1) The Division of Children and Family Services of the Department of Human Services; (2) The Crimes Against Children Division of the Division of […]
§ 9-4-107. Fiscal requirements
Every shelter shall: (1) Incorporate in this state as a private nonprofit corporation that is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3), and that has the primary purpose of providing services to victims of domestic abuse or domestic violence; (2) Be governed by a board of directors; […]
§ 9-5-111. Fiscal requirements
Every child safety center shall: (1) Incorporate in this state as a private nonprofit corporation that is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3), as it existed on January 1, 2007, and that has the primary purpose of providing services to child victims of child […]
§ 9-4-108. Training requirements
Every shelter shall: (1) (A) Require each member of its board of directors to attend an orientation approved by the Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission or its designee within six (6) months after joining the board of directors. (B) The orientation shall include an explanation of the dynamics of domestic violence and the role of […]