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:

1.        Crisis intervention services to meet the urgent emotional or physical needs of a victim. Crisis intervention services may include a 24-hour hotline for counseling or referrals for a victim;

2.        Emergency services including:

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

b.        Petty cash for immediate needs related to transporta- tion, food, shelter, and other necessities; and

c.        Temporary repairs such as locks and windows dam- aged as a result of a crime to prevent the home or apartment from being re-burglarized immediately;

3.        Support services, including:

a.        Counseling dealing with the effects of victimization;

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

c.        Assistance in 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, including:

a.        Direct services or petty cash that helps a victim par- ticipate in criminal justice proceedings, including transportation to court, child care, meals, and park- ing expenses; and

b.        Advocate services including escorting a victim to criminal justice-related interviews, court proceed- ings, and assistance in accessing temporary protec- tion services; and

5.        Notification services, including notifying a victim:

a.        Of significant developments in the investigation or adjudication of the case;

b.        That a court proceeding, for which the victim has been subpoenaed, has been canceled or rescheduled; and

c.        Of the final disposition of the case.

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

1.        Training for salaried or volunteer staff of criminal justice, social services, mental health, or related agencies, who provide direct services to victims; and

2.        Printing and distributing brochures or similar announce- ments describing the direct services available, how to obtain program assistance, and volunteer opportunities.

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.        Crime prevention efforts, other than those aimed at pro- viding specific emergency help after an individual is vic- timized;

2.        General public relations programs;

3.        Advocacy for a particular legislative or administrative reform;

4.        General criminal justice agency improvement;

5.        A program in which victims are not the primary benefi- ciaries;

6.        Management training or training for persons who do not provide direct services to a victim; or

7.        Victim Compensation provided under this Chapter.

Historical Note

Adopted effective December 22, 1986 (Supp. 86-6).

Amended effective October 28, 1994 (Supp. 94-4). For- mer 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).