Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 290 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 290-2 - FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES
Subject 290-2-5 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CHILD CARING INSTITUTIONS
Rule 290-2-5-.16 - Child Abuse and Sexual Exploitation

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 290-2-5-.16

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) The institution shall develop and implement policies and procedures that prohibit child abuse and sexual exploitation of children in care. Such policies and procedures shall incorporate requirements for the reporting of child abuse and sexual exploitation in accordance with state law.

(2) All reports of alleged child abuse and sexual exploitation of children in care shall also be reported immediately to the Child Care Licensing Section of the department.

(a) Such policies and procedures shall also include the following:
1. Provisions for the immediate reporting by any staff member of any suspected incident of abuse or sexual exploitation of a child to the director of the institution;

2. Provisions for conducting internal investigations of such incidents (however, such provisions shall not relieve the institution of the requirement to submit reports as required by Rule .16 above);

3. Provisions for preventing the recurrence of an alleged incident pending investigation;

4. Provisions for evaluating the continued use, pending investigation, of any staff member alleged to be involved in a reported incident of abuse or sexual exploitation; and

(b) As required in Rule .08(6)(d), all employees shall receive orientation and training on the institution's abuse policies and procedures and reporting requirements.

Authority O.C.G.A. Secs. 19-7-5, 49-5-8, 49-5-12.

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