12 Colo. Code Regs. § 2512-2-12.200.2
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 22, November 25, 2024
Section 12 CCR 2512-2-12.200.2 - Definitions [Rev. eff. 10/1/18]For the purposes of these rules, the following definitions are used:
A. "Behavioral health conditions" means illnesses such as mental health disorders or alcohol or substance misuse disorders that clients may exhibit.B. "Client" means a victim or survivor of domestic violence, per the definition in E. below, who requests and receives services from a funded program. Clients may be adults or minor children.C. "Domestic violence advocacy" means activities performed by individuals who work for or volunteer for an organization or a program with a mission to respond to and/or prevent domestic violence. Domestic violence advocacy activities may be provided by individuals trained in accordance with Section 13-90-107, C.R.S. as well as other professionals. Domestic violence advocacy is conducted in partnership with clients and may include but is not limited to providing information about crime victim rights, presenting an array of options clients may take to increase their safety, engaging with the client to create a safety plan, increasing clients' knowledge of and access to available community resources, acting in an empathetic manner that encourages clients to self-determine strategies that lead to enhanced well-being, supporting clients' informal and formal social support systems and, providing community education or prevention. Domestic violence advocacy does not include activities performed on behalf of or with perpetrators or offenders of domestic violence.D. "Domestic violence advocate" means an employee or volunteer who works or volunteers for an organization or a program with a mission to respond to and/or prevent domestic violence. Advocates shall receive specialized training to be knowledgeable about the dynamics of domestic violence, how domestic violence impacts individuals, how to engage with clients in safety planning, how to offer emotional support, information and referrals, and how to provide crisis intervention, crime victims' rights information, and other assistance to clients and their families. Advocates may also provide community education or engage in activities aimed at preventing domestic violence. Advocates do not provide services to perpetrators or offenders of domestic violence. Advocates may provide confidential services in accordance with Section 13-90-107, C.R.S., legal services, or services to address clients' behavioral health conditions if they are qualified to do so.E. "Domestic violence" is as defined in Section 18-6-800.3, C.R.S. and also includes non-criminal acts that comprise a pattern of abusive behavior. These behaviors may include but are not limited to physical violence, intimidation, control, coercion, sexual coercion, emotional manipulation, economic abuse, or other psychological tactics that may harm a person.F. "Funded program" means an organization that receives funding from the Colorado Department of Human Services, Domestic Violence Program.G. "Non-residential domestic violence advocacy services" means domestic violence advocacy services as defined above for clients who do not reside in a residential facility or otherwise receive residential services.H. "Personally identifying client information" means data or information collected by a DVP funded program about a client receiving domestic violence advocacy including, but not limited to client name, a home or physical address, information regarding the client's whereabouts or location, contact information such as a post office box or email address, a social security number, driver license number, passport number, date of birth or age, gender expression or identity, racial or ethnic background, religious affiliation, or disability.I. "Residential facility" means a location such as a shelter, house, or transitional housing site where a client receives temporary housing and advocacy services and an organization or a program with a mission to respond to and/or prevent domestic violence owns or leases the location, operates the facility, and is responsible for maintenance and upkeep. A "residential facility" may include communal-style living quarters, or individual apartments or units for clients.J. "Residential services" means domestic violence advocacy services as defined above for clients residing in a residential facility or at a motel, hotel, or other lodging paid for by a funded program.38 CR 23, December 10, 2015, effective 1/1/201640 CR 11, June 10, 2017, effective 7/1/201741 CR 17, September 10, 2018, effective 10/1/201842 CR 01, January 10, 2019, effective 2/1/201944 CR 13, July 10, 2021, effective 8/1/2021