Ariz. Admin. Code § 10-4-204

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section R10-4-204 - Services

A. A public agency or private nonprofit organization that receives a grant from the Commission shall ensure that the funds are used to provide only the following victim services or services addressing victimization:

1. Crisis intervention services to meet the urgent emotional or physical needs of a victim;

2. Emergency services such as:

a. Temporary shelter or relocation for a victim who cannot safely remain in current lodgings;

b. Emergency financial assistance for immediate needs related to transportation, food, shelter, and other necessities; and

c. Temporary repairs to doors, locks, and windows damaged as a result of a crime to prevent further victimization;

3. Support services, such as:

a. Assistance dealing with the effects of victimization;

b. Assistance dealing with other social services and criminal justice agencies;

c. Assistance in replacing, or obtaining the return of property kept as evidence;

d. Assistance in dealing with the victim's landlord or employer; and

e. Referral to other sources of assistance as needed;

4. Court-related services, such as:

a. Direct services or financial assistance that helps a victim participate in criminal justice proceedings, such as child care, meals, and parking expenses; and

b. Advocate services such as escorting a victim to criminal justice-related interviews, court proceedings, and assistance in accessing temporary protection services; and

5. Notification services, such as those found in A.R.S Title 13, Chapter 40, Crime Victims' Rights.

B. A public agency or private nonprofit organization that receives a grant from the Commission may use the funds to:

1. Provide training for paid or volunteer staff of agencies who provide services directly benefitting victims;

2. Produce educational or outreach materials describing the services available, how to obtain program assistance, and volunteer opportunities; and

3. Provide training or services focused on preventing initial victimization or further victimization connected to violent crime.

C. A public agency or private nonprofit organization that receives a grant from the Commission shall ensure that funds are not used for the following:

1. Broad crime prevention efforts, other than those aimed at providing specific services addressing victimization;

2. General public relations programs;

3. Advocacy for a particular legislative or administrative reform;

4. General criminal justice agency improvement; or

5. A project in which victims are not the primary beneficiaries, or a project not directly addressing victimization.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R10-4-204

Adopted effective December 22, 1986 (Supp. 86-6). Amended effective October 28, 1994 (Supp. 94-4). Former Section R10-4-204 renumbered to R10-4-202; new Section R10-4-204 renumbered from R10-4-206 and amended by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 4660, effective November 20, 2000 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 4124, effective January 5, 2008 (Supp. 07-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 18 A.A.R. 3309, effective February 3, 2013 (Supp. 12-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 24 A.A.R. 377, effective 4/7/2018. Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(J) at 29 A.A.R. 1674, effective 6/1/2023. New Section made by emergency rulemaking at 29 A.A.R. 1700, effective 7/14/2023 (EMERGENCY). New Section made by emergency rulemaking at 30 A.A.R. 315, effective 1/22/2024, exp. 7/20/2024(Emergency). New Section made by final rulemaking at 30 A.A.R. 2405, effective 7/3/2024.