§ 379.2006. Denial of Services

Administrative Code Provisions | 1 TAC § 379.2006

A center can deny services to an otherwise eligible victim of family violence only if it has written policies that outline specific behaviors that would make a victim ineligible. These policies must:(1) address only behaviors that threaten the safety and security of staff and program...

§ 379.2005. Eligibility Criteria

Administrative Code Provisions | 1 TAC § 379.2005

A center must develop, maintain, and comply with written program participant eligibility and screening procedures that are based solely on the individuals status as a victim of family violence, without regard to:(1) income(2) whether the individual contributes, donates, or pays for these...

§ 379.2004. Federal and State Laws Regarding Eligibility

Administrative Code Provisions | 1 TAC § 379.2004

When determining eligibility for services, a center must comply with the following applicable state and federal laws and any amendments made to each of these laws. Policies and procedures must be written to ensure compliance with:(1) Human Resources Code, Chapter 51(2) Title VI of the...

§ 379.2003. Eligibility

Administrative Code Provisions | 1 TAC § 379.2003

Victims of family violence as defined in the Human Resource Code, Chapter 51, and adults subjected to sexual and/or emotional abuse by their batterers are eligible for services at the center.

§ 379.2001. Required Services

Administrative Code Provisions | 1 TAC § 379.2001

At a minimum, the center must provide access to the services for victims of family violence that are outlined in the Human Resources Code, Chapter 51.

§ 379.1806. Legal Advocate

Administrative Code Provisions | 1 TAC § 379.1806

A center must:(1) designate at least one staff person, either paid or volunteer, to act as a legal advocate and(2) provide the legal advocate with access to relevant trainings to ensure that appropriate employees, volunteers, and interns have a working knowledge of current Texas laws...

§ 379.1805. Staff Development

Administrative Code Provisions | 1 TAC § 379.1805

(a) Direct service employees and their direct supervisors must receive relevant training or staff development on topics related to their job descriptions as family violence center employees.(b) Direct service supervisors should receive training that is relevant to the job descriptions of...

§ 379.1804. New Employee Orientation and Training

Administrative Code Provisions | 1 TAC § 379.1804

(a) A center must provide an oral orientation about the organization for all new employees within the first two days of employment.(b) Within two weeks after the first day of employment, all new employees must receive basic oral or written information regarding:(1) dynamics of family...

§ 379.1801. Personnel Policies

Administrative Code Provisions | 1 TAC § 379.1801

A center must develop, maintain, and comply with written personnel policies, approved by the Board of Directors, and procedures for its personnel handbook that standardize the everyday actions and conduct of all employees. All employees must have ongoing access to the personnel handbook and...

§ 379.1601. Primary Services to an Unserved or Underserved Population

Administrative Code Provisions | 1 TAC § 379.1601

If a centers purpose is to provide services to a particular population, it must have a plan for providing services to otherwise eligible victims who are not members of the targeted population. This plan may include referrals.