The General Assembly declares that it is the policy of this Commonwealth to support the efforts of public and private community groups seeking to provide assistance to and treatment for the victims of domestic violence and to provide recognition to the need to combat all phases of domestic violence in this Commonwealth. To this end the Department is designated as the state agency responsible for coordinating state efforts in this regard.
1980, c. 597, § 63.1-315; 2002, c. 747.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)
§ 63.2-1600. Home-based services
§ 63.2-1601. Authority to provide adult foster care services
§ 63.2-1601.1. Criminal history check for agency approved providers of services to adults
§ 63.2-1602. Other adult services
§ 63.2-1603. Protection of adults; definitions
§ 63.2-1605. Protective services for adults by local departments
§ 63.2-1606. Protection of aged or incapacitated adults; mandated and voluntary reporting
§ 63.2-1606.1. Photographs, X-rays and medical imaging of incapacitated persons; use as evidence
§ 63.2-1608. Involuntary adult protective services
§ 63.2-1609. Emergency order for adult protective services
§ 63.2-1610. Voluntary adult protective services
§ 63.2-1611. Policy of Commonwealth; Department designated agency to coordinate state efforts
§ 63.2-1612. Responsibilities of Department; domestic violence prevention and services
§ 63.2-1613. Responsibilities of local departments