TITLE 39

HEALTH AND SAFETY

CHAPTER 52

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT GRANTS

39-5208.  Responsibilities and duties. The council shall:

(1)  Establish standards for projects applying for grants from the council under this chapter;

(2)  Disseminate information on availability of funds and the application process;

(3)  Receive grant applications for the development and establishment of projects for victims of domestic violence and certain other crimes;

(4)  Distribute funds after approval of projects meeting council standards;

(5)  Assess, review and monitor the services and programs being provided for victims of domestic violence and other crimes under this chapter;

(6)  Monitor programs and services for victims of domestic violence and other crimes to assure nonduplication of services and to encourage efficient and coordinated use of resources in the provision of services;

(7)  Compile data on the services and programs provided to victims of domestic violence and other crimes and the geographic incidence of domestic violence and other crimes in this state; and

(8)  Submit annual reports to the governor and the legislature.

History:

[39-5208, added 1982, ch. 181, sec. 1, p. 471; am. 2000, ch. 343, sec. 5, p. 1163.]