Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 01. Executive Department |
Subtitle 04. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF CRIME PREVENTION, YOUTH, AND VICTIM SERVICES |
Chapter 01.04.02. Rape Crisis Program |
Sec. 01.04.02.05. Program Services
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A. The local program shall offer the following services to adult and child victims of rape and sexual offenses:
(1) Receipt and response to crisis calls on a 24-hour basis;
(2) Counseling with the alleged victim and his or her friends and relatives to alleviate the immediate crisis;
(3) Accompaniment for medical services;
(4) Assistance and support for the victim using mental health, social, medical, police, and legal services;
(5) Information and education for the general public regarding the prevention and treatment of rape and sexual offenses;
(6) Other specialized services designed to help adult and child victims and their families.
B. The local program may offer the following services:
(1) On-going counseling;
(2) Specialized services designed to help adult victims of incest;
(3) Assistance and support to the victim in legal and judicial proceedings;
(4) Training of professionals in the community who are involved in the investigation or prosecution of sexual offenses or the provision of services to victims.