OAR 137-074-0020: Definitions

(1) “Children’s advocacy center” means a facility that meets the facility standards consistent with national accreditation standards established by National Children’s Alliance to which a child from the community may be referred to receive a thorough child abuse assessment, for the purpose of determining whether the child has been abused or neglected, and that facilitates a coordinated, comprehensive and multidisciplinary response to cases of child abuse. (2) “Regional children’s advocacy center” means a facility operated by a children’s advocacy center that meets the facility standards consistent with national accreditation standards established by National Children’s Alliance and is selected by the Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Intervention Program to provide training and complex case assistance, including one or more of the following: (a) Consultation; (b) Education; (c) Referral; (d) Technical assistance; and (e) If authorized by the Department of Justice, other services as needed.