1.Purposes. The Department of Health and Human Services may receive and disburse funds made available to it for financial support grants or contracts to rape crisis centers for the following purposes:A. Direct crisis intervention counseling of rape and sexual assault victims; [1983, c. 826, §1 (NEW).]B. Programs to support a sexual assault victim's interaction with medical, psychological and legal professionals; [1983, c. 826, §1 (NEW).]C. Programs to advocate and work with the sexual assault victim throughout the court process, but not to provide legal services; and [1983, c. 826, §1 (NEW).]D. Programs to educate and train the public on rape and sexual assault prevention. [1983, c. 826, §1 (NEW).] [1983, c. 826, §1 (NEW); 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]
2.Geographic coverage. Insofar as practicable, the department shall make funds available to all areas of the State. [1983, c. 826, §1 (NEW).]
3.Local match. Any rape crisis center which applies for funds under this chapter shall demonstrate a match of either private donations, local funding or in-kind resources in accordance with the Department of Health and Human Services' policies. [1983, c. 826, §1 (NEW); 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]
1983, c. 826, § 1 (NEW) . 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV) .