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211.600 Designation of regional rape crisis centers -- Provision of services.

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Page 1 of 1 211.600 Designation of regional rape crisis centers -- Provision of services. (1) The Cabinet for Health and Family Services shall designate one (1) nonprofit corporation in each area development district to serve as the regional rape crisis <br>center. The designated agency shall serve as the regional planning authority for <br>crisis and advocacy services for victims of sexual assault in the district in which the <br>center is located. (2) The rape crisis center shall retain the designation unless it has been rescinded by the cabinet based on an annual review of the center's performance or the annual plan <br>and budget submitted by the center to the cabinet for funding for the next fiscal <br>year. (3) A rape crisis center designated by the cabinet shall provide services that include, but are not limited to: <br>(a) Crisis counseling; <br>(b) Mental health and related support services; <br>(c) Advocacy; <br>(d) Consultation; <br>(e) Public education; and <br>(f) The provision of training programs for professionals. Effective: June 20, 2005 <br>History: Amended 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 99, sec. 362, effective June 20, 2005. -- Created 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 142, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2000.