# COMAR Title 01 — Executive Department

## Subtitle 04 — Governor'S Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services

### Chapter 01 — Domestic Violence Program

#### Regulation .05 Program Services.

*COMAR 01.04.01.05*

A. 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.

B. 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.

C. The program may offer education and training to the community.