Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 125 - BOARD OF CORRECTIONS
Chapter 125-4 - INSTITUTIONAL, CENTER, AND PROGRAM SERVICES
Subject 125-4-9 - FAMILY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM
Rule 125-4-9-.11 - FVIP Monitoring

(a) FVIPs must allow scheduled and unscheduled monitoring visits by Department staff and monitors or Community Family Violence Task Force monitors. Monitoring may consist of both administrative review and group observation.

(b) FVIPs must maintain adequate documentation to ensure compliance with these minimum standards.

(c) Records of Personnel and Contract Workers. FVIPs are required to maintain personnel records for each FVIP employee and/or contract worker (excluding the subcontracted victim liaison). Each such personnel file shall contain the employee's and/or contract worker's name, address, home phone number, social security number, date of birth, a recent clear photograph, and emergency contact information. Each personnel file shall also contain documentation of any civil or criminal proceedings involving family violence. FVIPs must also maintain signed job descriptions; signed drug-free workplace policy statements, signed sexual harassment policy statements, and documented employment, reference, and GCIC checks. In addition, facilitators' records must include a current and complete resume or official transcript and other detailed documentation that specifies where and when the facilitator has met the educational, experiential and training requirements required by these regulations, and a signed violence-free lifestyle statement.

(d) FVIPs must respond to corrective action plans issued by the Department within the Department's required time frame in order to come into full compliance.

(e) Upon request of the Commission or the Community Family Violence Task Force monitors, classes shall be recorded for the purpose of monitoring FVIP compliance with certification standards.