Ala. Admin. Code r. 305-4-4-.02

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 305-4-4-.02 - Definitions

In this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(1) Abuse. As defined in Code of Ala. 1975, § 30-5-2.

(2) ACADV. The Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Incorporated.

(3) Advisory Board. The group of individuals whose purpose is to make recommendations to the board of directors regarding the operation of the domestic violence center, if the board of directors does not directly oversee that operation.

(4) Advocate. An employee or volunteer of a program for victims of domestic violence receiving funds under this chapter who has a primary function of rendering advice, counseling, or assistance to victims of domestic violence; who supervises the employees or volunteers of the program; or who administers the program.

(5) Agency. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

(6) Board of Directors. A legally constituted group of individuals whose function is to oversee operations of a certified domestic violence center.

(7) Certification. The formal recognition that a domestic violence center meets the minimum standards set forth in Code of Ala. 1975, § 30-6-6 and these rules.

(8) Client. Any individual receiving services from a certified domestic violence center.

(9) Department. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs.

(10) Designated agent. The Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence, or other qualified entity.

(11) Director. The Director of the Department of Economic and Community Affairs.

(12) Domestic violence. Abuse as defined in subdivision (1).

(13) Domestic violence center. An entity that provides services or shelter to domestic violence victims and their accompanying children and is a member of the ACADV or other qualified entity.

(14) Evaluation. The process of reviewing the administrative and programmatic components of a certified domestic violence center to ensure compliance with minimum standards as set forth in this rule chapter, and, if applicable, as stipulated in contract.

(15) Executive Director. The full-time employee who is responsible for the overall operation and day-to-day management of a certified domestic violence center.

(16) Other qualified entity. An entity designated by the director to fulfill the duties of the ACADV in the event the ACADV ceases operations or is otherwise ineligible to receive federal funds for domestic violence programs in this state. Such designation is dependent upon the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' designation of the entity as the State Domestic Violence Coalition.

(17) Victim. As defined in Code of Ala. 1975, § 30-5-2.

Terms not otherwise defined by this chapter shall have the meaning given to them by the Alabama Criminal Code, Title 13A, or other provisions of law, as the case may be.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 305-4-4-.02

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVI, Issue No. 05, February 28, 2018, eff. 3/19/2018.

Author: Chris Murphy

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 30-6-1, 30-6-3, 30-6-10.