Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
FAMILY CODE |
Title 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP |
Subtitle E. PROTECTION OF THE CHILD |
Chapter 264. CHILD WELFARE SERVICES |
Subchapter E. CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS |
Sec. 264.405. DUTIES
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A center shall:
(1) assess victims of child abuse and their families to determine their need for services relating to the investigation of child abuse;
(2) provide services determined to be needed under Subdivision (1);
(3) provide a facility at which a multidisciplinary team appointed under Section 264.406 can meet to facilitate the efficient and appropriate disposition of child abuse cases through the civil and criminal justice systems; and
(4) coordinate the activities of governmental entities relating to child abuse investigations and delivery of services to child abuse victims and their families.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 255, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.