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HB 2092 Sexual and Domestic Violence, Advisory Committee on; established.

Introduced by: Christopher K. Peace | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Sexual and domestic violence; establishment of committees. Establishes the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Program Professional Standards Committee and requires the Department of Criminal Justice Services to administer its activities by providing technical assistance and administrative support. This Committee is tasked with establishing voluntary accreditation standards and procedures by which local sexual and domestic violence programs can be systematically measured and evaluated with a peer-reviewed process. An Advisory Committee on Sexual and Domestic Violence is also established and has the responsibility for advising and assisting state and local entities on matters related to the prevention and reduction of sexual and domestic violence and to promote the efficient administration of grant funds. This bill incorporates HB 1954, is identical to SB 1094, and is a recommendation of the Virginia State Crime Commission.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Local Program Center. Requires the Department of Criminal Justice Services to establish the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Local Program Center, which will, in cooperation with the state sexual and domestic violence coalition and local sexual and domestic violence programs, establish voluntary accreditation standards and procedures for such programs and may provide technical assistance and administrative support, including staffing. The Center may provide accreditation assistance and training, resource material, and research into methods and procedures that will assist the local sexual and domestic violence programs in obtaining accreditation. This bill is a recommendation of the Virginia State Crime Commission.