Md. Code Regs. 01.04.02.05

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 01.04.02.05 - Program Services

A. The local program shall offer the following services to adult and child victims of rape and sexual offenses:

(1) Receipt and response to crisis calls on a 24-hour basis;

(2) Counseling with the alleged victim and his or her friends and relatives to alleviate the immediate crisis;

(3) Accompaniment for medical services;

(4) Assistance and support for the victim using mental health, social, medical, police, and legal services;

(5) Information and education for the general public regarding the prevention and treatment of rape and sexual offenses;

(6) Other specialized services designed to help adult and child victims and their families.

B. The local program may offer the following services:

(1) On-going counseling;

(2) Specialized services designed to help adult victims of incest;

(3) Assistance and support to the victim in legal and judicial proceedings;

(4) Training of professionals in the community who are involved in the investigation or prosecution of sexual offenses or the provision of services to victims.

Md. Code Regs. 01.04.02.05

Regulation .05 amended effective November 2, 1987 (14:22 Md. R. 2338)