Florida Administrative Code

Rulemaking Authority 39.903 FS. Law Implemented 39.905 FS. History-New 11-30-09, Repealed 4-16-12.

For the purposes of this rule chapter, the following definitions apply: (1) "Administrator" means the full-time employee who is responsible for the overall operation and day-to-day management of a certified domestic violence center. (2) "Advisory Board" means a group of individua…

(1) Certification Eligibility. (a) To be eligible for certification an applicant shall be a not-for-profit corporation created for the purpose of operating a domestic violence center. The not-for-profit corporation may be affiliated with a local government entity or a larger priv…

The provider shall develop and implement written policies and procedures that ensure compliance with all provisions of this rule chapter and Sections 39.905 and 39.908, F.S. The provider shall make the written policies and procedures available to all employees and volunteers upon…

To be eligible for certification, a domestic violence center shall provide the minimum services as set forth below and in Section 39.905, F.S. Providers may provide additional services beyond the minimum requirements. For services provided, the center must make specific efforts t…

(1) Design, Construction, and Accessibility. The provider shall ensure that the design and construction of new shelter facilities or alterations to an existing facility meet the minimum requirements of the applicable state and local governing agencies. All shelter facilities main…

(1) To ensure the safety, confidentiality, and privacy of persons receiving services, the provider shall safeguard information identifying domestic violence emergency shelters and center participants as provided in Section 39.908, F.S. Confidential information may be in hardcopy …

The Department or contracted entity will monitor each certified center to evaluate compliance with the minimum standards provided in this rule chapter and in Section 39.905, F.S. (1) To conduct evaluations, the Department or contracted entity shall have access to a center or subc…

(1) For each funding cycle, the Department or contracted entity will provide all eligible certified domestic violence centers with an application for funding with instructions for completion. (2) Newly certified centers without previous funding from the Department or contracted e…

Rulemaking Authority 741.32, 741.325 FS. Law Implemented 741.32, 741.325 FS. History-New 4-26-07, Repealed 3-21-13.

Rulemaking Authority 741.325 FS. Law Implemented 741.32, 741.325, 741.327 FS. History-New 4-26-07, Repealed 3-21-13.

Rulemaking Authority 741.325 FS. Law Implemented 741.32, 741.325, 741.327 FS. History-New 4-26-07, Repealed 3-21-13.

Rulemaking Authority 741.325 FS. Law Implemented 741.325 FS. History-New 4-26-07, Repealed 3-21-13.

Rulemaking Authority 741.325 FS. Law Implemented 741.325 FS. History-New 4-26-07, Repealed 3-21-13.

Rulemaking Authority 741.325 FS. Law Implemented 741.325 FS. History-New 4-26-07, Repealed 3-21-13.

Rulemaking Authority 741.325 FS. Law Implemented 741.325 FS. History-New 4-26-07, Repealed 3-21-13.

Rulemaking Authority 741.325 FS. Law Implemented 741.325 FS. History-New 4-26-07, Repealed 3-21-13.

Rulemaking Authority 741.325 FS. Law Implemented 741.325 FS. History-New 4-26-07, Repealed 3-21-13.

Rulemaking Authority 741.325 FS. Law Implemented 741.325 FS. History-New 4-26-07, Repealed 3-21-13.

Rulemaking Authority 741.325 FS. Law Implemented 741.325 FS. History-New 4-26-07, Repealed 3-21-13.

Rulemaking Authority 741.325 FS. Law Implemented 741.325 FS. History-New 4-26-07, Repealed 3-21-13.

For the purposes of this rule chapter, the following definitions apply: (1) "Assessment" means a psychosocial evaluation to determine if an individual is a batterer as defined in subsection (3) of this rule and engages in dynamics of power and control, including coercion. Assessm…

(1) Application. (a) Application for initial certification or for renewal of certification shall be made on Form CF 831, Batterers' Intervention Program Certification Application, (August 2022), which is incorporated by reference and available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/re…

To qualify for certification, a batterers' intervention program shall meet and comply with the following minimum standards: (1) Community Collaboration and Coordination. (a) The program must coordinate its efforts within the community, particularly with victims and their families…

(1) The program curriculum shall be based on a psychoeducational or cognitive behavioral therapy intervention model that recognizes domestic violence and dating violence as the result of one person in an intimate relationship systematically using tactics of coercion, emotional ab…

(1) Facilitator Employment Credentials. A facilitator employed or contracted by a provider shall meet the following educational, experiential, and training requirements: (a) Bachelor's degree or, in lieu of a bachelor's degree, two years of experience working with domestic violen…

(1) Assessor Credentials. The provider must hire or contract with assessors who meet the following educational, experiential, and training requirements, and must maintain the necessary documentation to demonstrate compliance with these requirements: (a) Licensed or eligible for l…

(1) It is essential to the proper operation of batterers' intervention programs that direct-service staff, program employees, assessors, concurrent treatment providers, and program participants do not engage in any activity that presents a conflict of interest or the appearance o…

(1) The Department will conduct monitoring of certified programs to ensure compliance of the minimum standards as set forth in this rule chapter. (2) The first monitoring of a certified batterers' intervention program may be conducted on-site within six (6) months after initial c…

Rulemaking Authority 414.45, 420.622 FS. Law Implemented 414.16 FS. History-New 3-13-88, Amended 7-15-93, Formerly 10C-33.003, Amended 2-16-00, Formerly 65A-33.003, Repealed by Chapter 2013-74, Laws of Florida 7-1-13.

Rulemaking Authority 414.45, 420.622 FS. Law Implemented 414.16 FS. History-New 3-13-88, Amended 7-15-93, Formerly 10C-33.004, Amended 2-16-00, Formerly 65A-33.004, Repealed by Chapter 2013-74, Laws of Florida 7-1-13.

Rulemaking Authority 414.45, 420.622 FS. Law Implemented 414.16 FS. History-New 3-13-88, Formerly 10C-33.005, Amended 2-16-00, Formerly 65A-33.005, Repealed by Chapter 2013-74, Laws of Florida 7-1-13.

Rulemaking Authority 414.45, 420.622 FS. Law Implemented 414.16 FS. History-New 3-13-88, Formerly 10C-33.006, Amended 2-16-00, Formerly 65A-33.006, Repealed by Chapter 2013-74, Laws of Florida 7-1-13.

Rulemaking Authority 414.45, 420.622 FS. Law Implemented 414.16 FS. History-New 3-13-88, Amended 4-2-91, 7-15-93, Formerly 10C-33.007, Amended 2-16-00, Formerly 65A-33.007, Repealed by Chapter 2013-74, Laws of Florida 7-1-13.

Rulemaking Authority 414.45, 420.622 FS. Law Implemented 414.16 FS. History-New 3-13-88, Amended 4-2-91, 7-15-93, Formerly 10C-33.008, Amended 2-16-00, Formerly 65A-33.008, Repealed by Chapter 2013-74, Laws of Florida 7-1-13.

Rulemaking Authority 414.45, 420.622 FS. Law Implemented 414.16 FS. History-New 3-13-88, Amended 4-2-91, Formerly 10C-33.009, Formerly 65A-33.009, Repealed by Chapter 2013-74, Laws of Florida 7-1-13.

Rulemaking Authority 414.45, 420.622 FS. Law Implemented 414.16 FS. History-New 3-13-88, Formerly 10C-33.010, Formerly 65A-33.010, Repealed by Chapter 2013-74, Laws of Florida 7-1-13.

Rulemaking Authority 414.45, 420.622 FS. Law Implemented 414.16 FS. History-New 3-13-88, Amended 4-2-91, 7-15-93, Formerly 10C-33.011, Amended 2-16-00, Formerly 65A-33.011, Repealed by Chapter 2013-74, Laws of Florida 7-1-13.

(1) "Administrator" means the full-time employee who is responsible for the overall operation and day-to-day management of a certified adult safe house. (2) "Adult Safe House" as defined in Section 402.881, F.S. (3) "Case Management" means the process of coordinating, managing, s…

(1) Application. (a) Application for certification must be made on form "Application for Adult Safe House Certification" CF 1956, (June 2025), incorporated by reference and available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-18186. The application must be signed by t…

(1) Statement of Purpose and Program Description. The adult safe house must have a written statement of purpose describing the core values, mission, services the adult safe house provides, methods of service delivery, and a description of the program that outlines if serving fema…

(1) Policies and procedures set forth in this rule must be available for qualitative review by the Department prior to initial certification. Any policies or procedures that are updated during the certification year must be submitted during recertification or 30 days prior to imp…

(1) Compliance with Local Codes. Adult safe houses must comply with all local codes and provide written proof of compliance to the Department. (a) Safety and Sanitation Inspection. Prior to the issuance of a certification or to recertify, the adult safe house must be inspected by…

(1) Admission. (a) The adult safe house must provide an orientation to residents prior to or at time of admission to the home. The orientation must include the following: 1. Rules of the adult safe house; 2. Expectations for the resident; 3. Assessment and services offered; 4. Wr…

(1) Record Keeping. The adult safe house must provide for the maintenance of records, including electronic storage media, regarding the administrative, fiscal, and programmatic operation of the adult safe house. Records must be current, complete, accurate, and maintained in such …

(1) The adult safe house must have a personnel file for each employee, which includes: (a) Identification confirming the staff's age. Human trafficking advocates who work directly with residents in an adult safe house must be at least 18 years of age. (b) Application for employme…

(1) A corrective action plan (CAP) may be imposed on the adult safe house when a violation of certification standards has occurred and the adult safe house has the ability to understand and correct the infraction. (2) The adult safe house must submit a written CAP to the Departme…