70.125.050 - Statewide program services.

Statewide program services.

The statewide program established under RCW 70.125.040 shall include but not be limited to provision of the following services: PROVIDED, That the department shall utilize existing rape crisis centers and contract, where appropriate, with these centers to provide the services identified in this section:

     (1) Assistance to the criminal justice training commission in developing and offering training and education programs for criminal justice personnel on the scope and nature of the sexual assault problem;

     (2) Assistance to health care personnel in training for the sensitive handling and correct legal procedures of sexual assault cases;

     (3) Development of public education programs to increase public awareness concerning sexual assault in coordination with the activities of the attorney general's crime prevention efforts; and

     (4) Technical assistance and advice to rape crisis centers, including the organization of existing community resources, volunteer training, identification of potential funding sources, evaluation, and education. Assistance shall be given for the development of additional programs in areas of the state where such services do not exist.

[1979 ex.s. c 219 § 5.]

Notes: Severability -- 1979 ex.s. c 219: See note following RCW 70.125.010.