For an agency, entity, or organization to receive funds from the Department of Social Services for treatment programs for perpetrators of domestic violence, the agency, entity, or organization must comply with treatment program standards contained in the department's annual Battered Spouse State Plan. These standards must include, but are not limited to, these requirements:
(1) treatment services must be provided by persons with a minimum of a master's degree in social work, counseling, or another related field;
(2) each treatment program shall have at least one person providing supervision to paid and volunteer staff who:
(a) has a minimum of three years of experience working with both perpetrators and victims of domestic violence;
(b) has a minimum of one year of experience in group facilitation; and
(c) holds at least a master's degree in social work, counseling, or another related field.
HISTORY: 1999 Act No. 80, Section 1, eff July 1, 1999.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 1 - State Department And Board Of Social Services
Section 43-1-10. State Department of Social Services; subordinate divisions; director.
Section 43-1-50. State Director of Social Services; selection; term; duties; salary; bond.
Section 43-1-60. State Advisory Council and Committees.
Section 43-1-70. Selection of other employees of State Department; compensation; bond.
Section 43-1-80. Powers, duties and purpose of State Department.
Section 43-1-100. State Department may investigate certain institutions or agencies.
Section 43-1-115. County office performance audits.
Section 43-1-120. State Department may secure all possible Federal aid.
Section 43-1-135. State Department to administer Social Services Block Grant Program.
Section 43-1-140. State Department shall keep proper records.
Section 43-1-160. Unauthorized use or disclosure of public assistance information; penalties.
Section 43-1-170. Preparation and submission of annual budget.
Section 43-1-190. Depositories; security for deposits.
Section 43-1-200. Payment of salaries, expenses and assistance; lump sum requisitions.
Section 43-1-205. Program standards for treatment of perpetrators of domestic violence.
Section 43-1-210. Annual report and recommendations.
Section 43-1-230. Restrictions on direct services provided by State Department under Title XX.
Section 43-1-240. Coordination with First Steps to School Readiness initiative.
Section 43-1-715. Supplementing salary of employee of Department of Social Services.
Section 43-1-720. Establishing and collecting accounts receivable.