Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 137 - DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Division 85 - ADVOCATE CERTIFICATION
Section 137-085-0070 - Definitions

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 137-085-0070

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

(1) "Certified advocate" means a person who:

(a) Has completed at least 40 hours of training in advocacy for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking that meets the minimum training requirements set out in OAR 137-085-0080; and

(b) Is an employee or a volunteer of a qualified victim services program.

(2) "Qualified victim services program" means:

(a) A nongovernmental, nonprofit, community-based program receiving moneys administered by the state Department of Human Services or the Oregon or United States Department of Justice that offers safety planning, counseling, support or advocacy services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking; or

(b) A sexual assault center, victim advocacy office, women's center, student affairs center, health center or other program providing safety planning, counseling, support or advocacy services to victims that is on the campus of or affiliated with a two- or four-year post-secondary institution that enrolls one or more students who receive an Oregon Opportunity Grant.

Stat. Auth.: 2015 HB 3476

Stats. Implemented: 2015 HB 3476

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