SECTION 379.630. Cooperation with Criminal Justice Officials

A center must develop and maintain a written plan that outlines efforts to cooperate with criminal justice officials in each county where services are provided, including:

(1) establishing an ongoing working relationship with local criminal justice officials;

(2) encouraging the justice system to develop policies and procedures that are responsive to the needs of victims of family violence and enhance collaboration among justice system agencies and service providers;

(3) pursuing opportunities to participate in the training of law enforcement officers and other criminal justice officials;

(4) providing information and education to law enforcement and criminal justice officials about the dynamics of family violence, services available, and support from the criminal justice system; and

(5) encouraging local criminal justice professionals to post signs and leave brochures in their offices about family violence and the availability of services.

Source Note: The provisions of this §379.630 adopted to be effective December 23, 2007, 32 TexReg 9328; amended to be effective September 1, 2013, 38 TexReg 4309