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1 New Subdivision; Supervised Visitation Centers. Amend RSA 170-G by inserting after section 21 the following new subdivision:
Supervised Visitation Centers
170-G:22 Supervised Visitation Centers.
I. The department of health and human services shall contract with one or more qualified organizations to establish and operate a supervised visitation center in each county. The centers shall:
(a) Adhere to the Guiding Principles of Safe Havens; Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program developed by the United States Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women.
(b) Seek community input regarding the center's planning and operation as well as technical assistance and training from organizations with expertise in the field of supervised visitation and/or other national technical assistance providers.
II. The department shall publish a request for proposals (RFP) to support a supervised visitation center in each county. The RFP shall require applicants to provide a detailed plan and budget to meet the anticipated needs of the county. Budgets shall address wages, benefits, on-site law enforcement, office space, training, and insurance. Plans shall address safety procedures as well as policies related to payment for services and clients to be served.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
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1 New Subdivision; Supervised Visitation Centers. Amend RSA 170-G by inserting after section 21 the following new subdivision:
Supervised Visitation Centers
170-G:22 Supervised Visitation Centers.
I. The department of health and human services shall contract with one or more qualified organizations to establish and operate a supervised visitation center in each county. The centers shall:
(a) Adhere to the Guiding Principles of Safe Havens; Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program developed by the United States Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women.
(b) Seek community input regarding the center's planning and operation as well as technical assistance and training from organizations with expertise in the field of supervised visitation and/or other national technical assistance providers.
II. The department shall publish a request for proposals (RFP) to support a supervised visitation center in each county. The RFP shall require applicants to provide a detailed plan and budget to meet the anticipated needs of the county. Budgets shall address wages, benefits, on-site law enforcement, office space, training, and insurance. Plans shall address safety procedures as well as policies related to payment for services and clients to be served.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.