70.125.080 - Community sexual assault programs -- Victim advocates.

Community sexual assault programs — Victim advocates.

(1) Community sexual assault programs that are eligible for funding from the department under this chapter may apply for grants for the purpose of hiring, training, and supervising victim advocates to provide core services to assist victims and their families through the investigation, prosecution, and treatment process that resulted from a sexual assault. The department shall seek, receive, and make use of any funds which may be available from federal or other sources to augment state funds appropriated for the purpose of this section, and shall make every effort to qualify for federal funding.

[1996 c 123 § 7; 1991 c 267 § 3.]

Notes: Transfer of powers and duties -- 1996 c 123: See note following RCW 70.125.030.

Effective date -- 1996 c 123: See note following RCW 43.280.010.

Findings -- Effective date -- 1991 c 267: See notes following RCW 43.101.270.

Victims of crimes: Chapter 7.69 RCW.