70.123.050 - Contracts with nonprofit organizations -- Purposes.

Contracts with nonprofit organizations — Purposes.

The department shall contract, where appropriate, with public or private nonprofit groups or organizations with experience and expertise in the field of domestic violence to:

     (1) Develop and implement an educational program designed to promote public and professional awareness of the problems of domestic violence and of the availability of services for victims of domestic violence. Particular emphasis should be given to the education needs of law enforcement agencies, the legal system, the medical profession, and other relevant professions that are engaged in the prevention, identification, and treatment of domestic violence;

     (2) Maintain a directory of temporary shelters and other direct service facilities for the victims of domestic violence which is current, complete, detailed, and available, as necessary, to provide useful referral services to persons seeking help on an emergency basis;

     (3) Create a statewide toll-free telephone number that would provide information and referral to victims of domestic violence;

     (4) Provide opportunities to persons working in the area of domestic violence to exchange information; and

     (5) Provide training opportunities for both volunteer workers and staff personnel.

[1979 ex.s. c 245 § 5.]