Regulation .05 Program Services.

The program shall include the following services:

(1)

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

(2)

Safe accommodation and board for the victim of domestic violence and any children;

(3)

Counseling services for the victim of domestic violence to alleviate the immediate crisis;

(4)

Counseling services for the batterer; and

(5)

Information and referral service as needed to other community resources.

The program may include the following services:

(1)

Continuing counseling after the immediate crisis;

(2)

Legal services and counseling as provided by attorneys or paralegal personnel;

(3)

Specialized services designed to help children of a victim of domestic violence or a batterer;

(4)

Accompaniment for legal and medical services; and

(5)

Supportive services to help meet the need for:

(a)

Housing,

(b)

Employment,

(c)

Education,

(d)

Parenting skills,

(e)

Child care,

(f)

Health care,

(g)

Transportation.

The program may offer education and training to the community.