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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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GOVERNMENT CODE |
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Title 4. EXECUTIVE BRANCH |
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Subtitle I. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
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Chapter 531. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION |
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Subchapter J-1. ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR DOMESTIC VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING |
Sec. 531.382. VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ESTABLISHED
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The commission shall develop and implement a program designed to assist domestic victims, including victims who are children, in accessing necessary services. The program must consist of at least the following components:
(1) a searchable database of assistance programs for domestic victims, including programs that provide mental health services, other health services, services to meet victims' basic needs, case management services, and any other services the commission considers appropriate, that may be used to match victims with appropriate resources;
(2) the grant program described by Section 531.383;
(3) recommended training programs for judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement personnel; and
(4) an outreach initiative to ensure that victims, judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement personnel are aware of the availability of services through the program.