§ 71-6-208. Shelter Locations Privileged — Service of Papers or Process
No person can be compelled to provide testimony or documentary evidence in a criminal, civil or administrative proceeding that would identify the address or location of a shelter. In any proceeding involving a shelter or a person staying at a shelter, the sheriff, constable or other person serving any legal papers or process shall serve […]
§ 71-6-206. Prerequisites to Receiving Funds for Child Abuse Prevention Services
To receive funds under this part for child abuse prevention services, all applicants shall show that the funds provided under this part will enable them to provide some of the following services: Counseling for the prevention of child abuse; Child abuse prevention self-help groups; Child abuse prevention hot lines; Community and direct education services on […]
§ 71-6-207. Legislative Intent
It is the legislative intent that in providing services to family violence victims that shelter services be provided to male children twelve (12) to eighteen (18) years of age to the maximum extent feasible.
§ 71-6-201. Programs Established — Funding
There are hereby established programs for the establishment and funding of family violence shelters and shelter services and child abuse prevention services. The program for the establishment of family violence shelters and shelter services shall be administered by the department of finance and administration. The program for the establishment of child abuse prevention services shall […]
§ 71-6-202. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context requires otherwise: “Child abuse prevention services” means those services designed to prevent the occurrence of child abuse and neglect. They may include, but are not limited to: Services relating to prevention of child abuse, such as counseling, self-help groups, hot lines and other related services; and Community […]
§ 71-6-203. Administration of Programs
In administering these programs, the department with authority over each program: Shall divide all funds received under this part equally, with fifty percent (50%) of the funds to be allocated to the department of finance and administration for family violence shelters and shelter services and fifty percent (50%) to be allocated to the department of […]
§ 71-6-204. Incorporation, Taxation and Reporting Prerequisites for Receiving Funds
To receive funds under this part, organizations shall: Be incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation, and be tax-exempt under § 501 of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. § 501); and Comply with §§ 37-1-403 and 37-1-605 by reporting cases of suspected child abuse or neglect or child sexual abuse to the department of children’s services […]
§ 71-6-205. Prerequisites to Receiving Funds for Shelters or Shelter Services
To receive funds under this part for family violence shelter services or shelters, or both, all applicants shall show that they have provided shelter services for at least six (6) months prior to the application for funds under this part, and that the funds provided under this part will enable them to establish or maintain […]