TITLE 89: SOCIAL SERVICES
CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.10 DEFINITIONS
Section 501.10 Definitions
"Anger Management" – A
cognitive restructuring program appropriate for perpetrators of stranger or
non-intimate violence only. Violence is related to lack of control over anger
or lack of coping skills and not an intentional strategy for gaining power and
control over an intimate partner.
"DCFS" − The
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
"Department"
– The Illinois Department of Human Services.
"Domestic Violence Victim
Services Program" – A program funded by the Department and established
under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 [750 ILCS 60].
"Facilitators" – persons
who guide group discussions with, and/or present educational material to,
participants of Partner Abuse Intervention Programs. Facilitators must be
trained according to the guidelines indicated in this Part.
"Intimate Partner
Violence" – Includes physical, sexual or psychological harm by a current or
former partner (dating or cohabitation relationship) or spouse. This type of
violence can occur among heterosexual or same-sex couples and does not require
sexual intimacy.
"Intimate Partner Violence
Risk Assessment" − The formal application of instruments to assess
the likelihood that intimate partner violence will be repeated and escalated.
The term is synonymous with dangerousness assessment and encompasses lethality
assessment, the use of instruments specifically developed to identify
potentially lethal situations.
"Participants" – Individuals
who, because of partner abuse, have been convicted of crimes, those who could
have been convicted of crimes had they been prosecuted, or those who could have
been prosecuted had they been arrested, or whose conduct has not been criminal
but who use tactics to exert power over, or to control, their intimate partner,
such as, but not limited to, psychological, economic or sexual abuse. These
individuals have been ordered by the court or DCFS, or referred by another
entity such as a substance abuse or mental health agency, to attend Partner
Abuse Intervention Programs or have voluntarily chosen to attend those
programs.
"Partner Abuse Intervention
Program" or "PAIP" – A program that works with participants to
assist them in recognizing and understanding behaviors that lead to violence
directed at their partners. The primary modality for intervention is a
psycho-educational group. PAIPs can be part of private therapeutic practices or
multi-service agencies or can be programs dedicated entirely to working with
abusers.
"Partner Abuse Services
Committee" or "PASC" – A committee of the Department's Domestic
Abuse Advisory Council (see 89 Ill. Adm. Code 130.200(d)) that assists in
creating the partner abuse intervention protocols used in this Part.
"Protocols" – A set of
program guidelines developed by the Department and the PASC to direct the work
of Partner Abuse Intervention Programs. This Part establishes the protocols as
program requirements.
"Protocol Application" –
An application a program must submit to the Department for determination of
compliance with this Part.
"Protocol Approved PAIP"
– PAIPs determined by the Department to be in compliance with the program
requirements of this Part.
"Screening" – The
initial process in determining whether an individual is appropriate for
participation in a partner abuse intervention program. See Section 501.115 for
specific requirements for screening.
"Victim of Domestic
Violence" – A victim of violence from a family or household member,
including spouses, former spouses, parents, children, stepchildren and other
persons related by blood or by present or prior marriage, persons who share or
formerly shared a common dwelling, persons who have or allegedly have a child
in common, persons who share or allegedly share a blood relationship through a
child, persons who have or have had a dating or engagement relationship.
"Victim of Intimate Partner
Violence" – An adult or a minor involved in a relationship of an intimate
nature (dating or engagement relationship, cohabitation or marriage) against
whom an individual has perpetrated intimate partner violence.
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CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.20 INTRODUCTION
Section 501.20 Introduction
The Department utilizes protocols (see Appendix A) to direct
the work of all DHS approved Partner Abuse Intervention Programs (PAIPs). This
Part establishes those protocols and identifies specific requirements for programs
that work with individuals who commit intimate partner violence. To be approved
as compliant with this Part, PAIPs must comply with Subpart B. PAIPs work with
individuals who, because of their abusive acts, have been convicted of crimes,
those who could have been convicted of crimes had they been prosecuted, or
those who could have been prosecuted had they been arrested. A list of PAIPs
determined to be in compliance with Subpart B is made available to the Illinois
courts via the Internet (www.state.il.us/agency/dhs) and is updated
semiannually. The Illinois courts may use this list to refer individuals to
approved PAIP programs.
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CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.30 PURPOSE AND PRINCIPLES
Section 501.30 Purpose and Principles
a) The purposes of this
Part are:
1) To
ensure the safety and rights of victims and their children;
2) To
ensure that perpetrators are held accountable for their abusive behavior;
3) To
reduce and prevent intimate partner violence through effective intervention
programs;
4) To
ensure perpetrators are appropriately screened and receive PAIP services that
are effective and promote change;
5) To
ensure that PAIPs make appropriate service recommendations to address issues
identified by screening;
6) To
ensure that current, appropriate intervention methods are used in PAIP
programs;
7) To
inform the public about the nature of services and program requirements of
PAIPs; and
8) To
encourage statewide communication and interaction among service providers and
related agencies towards the goal of ending intimate partner
violence.
b) The principles supporting
PAIPs include:
1) The
safety and rights of victims must be the highest priority of all who work with
perpetrators of intimate partner violence.
2) The
goal and purpose of a PAIP is strictly the cessation of intimate partner
violence, not the saving or ending of relationships.
3) Violence,
abuse and controlling behavior can never be condoned under any circumstances.
4) Perpetrators
of intimate partner violence are a separate category of offenders requiring a
specialized approach. If they are guilty of other offenses, their intimate
partner violence must be addressed separately.
5) Perpetrators
are capable of making nonviolent, nonabusive and noncontrolling behavioral
choices.
6) Perpetrators
must be held fully accountable for the emotional, social and economic costs of
their violent, abusive and controlling behavior, including sanctions at both
the criminal justice and community levels.
7) PAIPs
must provide separate services for male, female and same-sex offenders to
ensure safety and the use of appropriate interventions.
8) PAIPs
support community efforts that enable partner abuse victims to leave abusive
relationships.
9) The
traumatic impact incurred by victims of intimate partner violence, as well as
the risk of further harm to those victims, must always be of utmost
consideration when making PAIP program decisions.
10) PAIPs
must respect the rights and individuality of all participants, including not
discriminating on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin,
ancestry, age, physical or mental disabilities, sexual orientation, or economic
circumstances.
11) PAIPs
must remain current in following evidence-based practices that are based on
current knowledge regarding the causes, dynamics and cessation of intimate partner
violence.
12) PAIPs
must strive to reflect the cultural diversity of the communities they serve in
both program content and staffing patterns.
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CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.40 PROTOCOL APPLICATION PROCESS
Section 501.40 Protocol Application Process
a) Protocol
applications from PAIPs seeking approval must be submitted to the Department.
The Department will publish lists of approved PAIPs via the Internet
(www.state.il.us/agency/dhs) semiannually. The Department will notify listed
programs of renewal dates and procedures.
b) All
protocol applications will be reviewed by the Department and the PASC of the
Department's Domestic Violence Advisory Council. Committee members will make
recommendations to the Department regarding the PAIP's compliance status, but
the Department will make the final decision regarding approval.
c) Each
PAIP that submits a completed, signed protocol application will be notified, in
writing, of the Department's disposition. Should the application not
satisfactorily meet the Department's expectations, the Department will outline
areas of non-compliance in the denial letter.
d) PAIP
applicants that are denied may resubmit the application once identified noncompliance
areas have been addressed.
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CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.50 APPEAL GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
Section 501.50 Appeal Grievance Procedures
Should a PAIP wish to appeal the decision made by the
Department, the PAIP must submit a written grievance to the Department within
30 calendar days after the denial of the application or removal from the
protocol approved list. The Department, upon receipt of the written grievance, will
respond within 45 calendar days. The decision of the Department will be final. This
process is not subject to the Administrative Review Law [735 ILCS 5/Art. III].
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CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.60 CASE-BY-CASE RESOLUTION
Section 501.60 Case-by-Case
Resolution
Each grievance will be
considered and resolved based on materials submitted by the grievant.
Disposition of a grievance, whether through the granting of requested relief or
otherwise, shall not constitute a precedent on which any other grievant should
rely.
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CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.70 MONITORING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Section 501.70 Monitoring and Technical
Assistance
a) The
Department will monitor and provide technical assistance to PAIPs to ensure the
programs' continued compliance with this Part. To remain protocol approved,
programs must:
1) cooperate
with the Department's technical assistance and monitoring process that may
include desk reviews, site visits, service reports and other measures designed
to assess adherence to protocols;
2) notify
the Department of program and staff changes within 30 days after the change;
and
3) develop written policies and procedures that address all
Sections in Subpart B to support protocol compliance.
b) PAIPs found not to be in compliance with the State program
requirements will be required to submit a corrective action plan for approval
and implement the approved plan to remain on the DHS protocol approved list. A
PAIP removed from the DHS protocol list due to noncompliance with the program
requirements may appeal the decision as outlined in Section 501.50. Any exception
to the program requirements must be reviewed and approved by the Department and
the PASC.
SUBPART B: PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
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CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.80 DESIGN
Section 501.80 Design
PAIPs must be designed to address violent and abusive
behavior in the context of the program requirements set forth in this Subpart.
The program design, implementation and staff competency must take into account
the specific needs of the population served and the communities where services
are delivered, and program staff are to be knowledgeable of both issues.
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CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.90 EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT
Section 501.90 Educational Component
a) Format and Structure
PAIP staff shall conduct in-person
psycho-educational based groups that work with participants to assist them in
recognizing and understanding their beliefs and behaviors that lead to violence
toward their intimate partners. Group format must include informational
presentations, opportunities for application of skills, such as role-playing
and homework assignments, and assessment of participant progress. Participants
must attend no fewer than 24 sessions, conducted weekly, for a minimum of 36 hours
of direct program contact that does not include intake/screening. Up to 4
individual sessions may be included, but all remaining hours must be group work
unless individual circumstances or insufficient numbers contraindicate group
involvement. Rationale for exceeding the four individual sessions must be
documented and available for review.
b) Content
Educational content must be
consistently and directly tied to intimate partner violence. General concepts
or skill-building without a connection to intimate partner violence are not
appropriate. Educational content includes lecture materials, group activities,
homework assignments and media resources.
1) PAIPs
must educate participants about the causes, forms and effects of intimate
partner violence. Emphasis on learning to respect the partner's preferences
with regard to intimate activities and respect for the gender of the partner,
non-physical forms of violence, intentionality of violence, and impact on
children must be included.
2) PAIPs
must provide participants with skills for handling conflict that promote
safety.
3) PAIPs
must promote attitudes that are associated with non-abusive behavior and
challenge attitudes that are associated with abusive intimate partner behavior.
4) PAIPs
must contain components that assist participants to develop skills for nonabusive
behavior and equal partnerships. These components include, but are not limited
to:
A) Recognition
and identification of abusive behaviors;
B) Non-abusive
and respectful conflict resolution;
C) Assertive,
non-aggressive communication;
D) Achievement
and maintenance of healthy and nonabusive intimate relationships;
E) Achievement
and maintenance of healthy and nonabusive parenting;
F) Understanding
the impact on children of witnessing intimate partner violence, including
developmental and emotional effects; and
G) Understanding
the use of children as part of manipulation or coercion against partners.
c) Inappropriate
Intervention Models
1) The
following models are inappropriate for use as partner abuse intervention and
are not permitted:
A) Models
that include or allow couples and family counseling and therapy.
B) Models
that require the victim to attend counseling as a condition of service for the
participant.
C) Models
that deny a participant's personal responsibility for violence, abuse and
controlling behavior. Perpetrators are responsible for their violent, abusive
and controlling behavior. Abuse is not caused by factors such as stressors or
alcohol or drug use, or by the victim.
D) Models
that encourage the expression of rage.
E) Anger
management techniques that place primary causality on anger and/or are the sole
intervention rather than one part of a comprehensive approach.
F) Approaches
that identify and treat intimate partner violence as an addiction or mental
illness and the victim as enabling or co-dependent in the violence.
G) Theories
or techniques that identify poor impulse control as the primary cause of the
violence.
H) Pastoral
counseling.
I) Models
that fail to approach substance abuse and partner abuse as separate issues.
Protocol approved programs must approach these two issues as separate and
distinct disciplines that involve separate accountability.
2) If a
PAIP program works within an agency that also offers anger management classes
and/or family/marriage programs, the PAIP staff must work with these programs
to establish policies and procedures that include screening for intimate
partner violence and referral to appropriate intervention services. This
separation of services and application of appropriate intervention will be
addressed as a part of the Department's monitoring and technical assistance.
d) Facilitator Teams and
Group Composition
1) Groups
must be conducted by two facilitators.
2) Former
perpetrators of intimate partner violence may co-facilitate after being
abuse-free for a minimum of five years, but only with another facilitator who
has no history of violence perpetration in his or her own life. Verification of
current nonviolence must be obtained in such a way that any partner or former partner
of the facilitator does not have his or her safety compromised. Programs must
keep this verification on file.
3) Group
participants must all be of the same gender.
4) The
group composition (age, size, gender and sexual orientation) must be
appropriate to the intervention strategies. Group size must not exceed 15
participants.
5) Co-facilitation
team composition shall mirror the intimate partner relationship of participants.
6) Co-facilitation
team composition shall mirror the race, ethnicity and cultural considerations
of the population served. At a minimum, the staffing team must be culturally
competent.
e) Compliance
with this Section will be assessed by the Department through the monitoring and
technical assistance outlined in Section 501.70. Documentation of compliance
with this Section must be contained in PAIP files and available for review.
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CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.105 SERVICE COORDINATION
Section 501.105 Service Coordination
PAIP services must work closely with other entities to fully
address intimate partner violence. Coordination of services is essential to
abuser accountability and victim safety.
a) PAIPs
are responsible for reaching out to domestic violence victim service programs
to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships in order to
establish accountability for perpetrators and ensure safety for victims. The
cooperative relationships shall incorporate one or more of the following
activities:
1) Solicit
and consider domestic violence victim services programs' input and direction on
PAIP programmatic decisions.
2) With
the assistance of domestic violence victim service programs, develop policies
governing PAIPs that are in addition to the program requirements of this
Subpart.
3) Develop
a process for responding to the victim's use of violence and engagement in
appropriate services.
4) Hold
periodic meetings with domestic violence victim service programs to discuss
mutual problems and concerns such as monitoring, influencing the criminal
justice system, safety issues and programmatic changes.
5) The
two programs will provide feedback on each other's program and community
issues.
6) Invite
domestic violence victim service program staff to ongoing case review meetings
for consultation, subject to the limitations of Section 501.210.
7) Invite
a representative of the domestic violence victim service program to serve on the
PAIP's Board of Directors or Advisory Board.
8) Facilitate
group sessions at a victim services agency to educate victims about abuser
services and importance of abuser accountability.
9) Participate
in cross-training of staff with the domestic violence victim service program.
10) Contribute
to public awareness of the seriousness of intimate partner violence and
coordinate public education and other prevention efforts with domestic violence
victim services. Appropriate activities include health fairs, marches,
educational materials and community presentations.
b) PAIPs
must work closely with the criminal justice and child welfare systems to
develop procedures for ensuring that abusers receive appropriate services and
victim safety is not compromised. This collaborative initiative includes:
1) Law
enforcement;
2) Prosecution;
3) Judiciary
and probation;
4) Correctional
facilities or parole;
5) Public
defenders and local defense bar association; and/or
6) Child
protective service agencies.
c) PAIPs
must also collaborate with other individuals and agencies addressing other
abuser service needs, such as:
1) Substance
abuse treatment providers;
2) Mental
health agencies;
3) Medical
personnel;
4) Public
health agencies;
5) Any
other agency involved in the delivery of services to participants, victims and
other children;
6) Agencies
who provide services to LGBT individuals;
7) Other
community service organizations; and/or
8) State
and local coalitions, such as the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence
(ICADV), Family Violence Coordinating Councils and community task forces.
d) Reasons
for failure to maintain compliance with this Section must be documented in
program records.
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CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.115 INTAKE PROCESS/INTAKE SCREENING AND KEY DOCUMENTS
Section 501.115 Intake Process/Intake Screening and Key
Documents
a) The screening process is
key to providing effective partner abuse services.
1) PAIP
participants must be individuals who are perpetrators of intimate partner
violence. Individuals who are generally violent, have perpetrated violence
against someone other than an intimate partner, or are victims of domestic
abuse are not eligible for services within a PAIP.
2) An
individual, face-to-face screening is the method used to ensure that
participants meet the eligibility requirements.
3) Intake
must determine whether an individual can appropriately participate in and
benefit from PAIP services.
4) The
screening provides the opportunity to gain a picture of the person's pattern of
behavior within intimate relationships, rather than solely focusing on the
precipitating incident that led to referral for PAIP services.
5) The
screening also allows program personnel to identify other issues that may need
to be addressed, such as substance abuse and mental illness. An assessment, or
clinical methods that lead to a clinical diagnosis, and treatment
recommendations are typically beyond the scope of PAIPs.
b) At
intake, a screening of the participant must be conducted and documented, and
must include, but not be limited to, the following:
1) Obtaining
general identification and demographic data:
A) Date of
screening;
B) Age;
C) Race/ethnicity;
D) Address;
E) Telephone
number;
F) Marital
status;
G) Number
of children;
H) Educational
level;
I) Employment;
J) Income;
and
K) History
of military service/law enforcement.
2) Obtaining
information from various sources related to referral source, reason for
referral, and PAIP determination on appropriateness of referral:
A) Source
of referral;
B) Charge
type;
C) Description
of offense related to referral;
D) Abuser's
relationship to victim and current living status;
E) If repeating
the program, number of times;
F) If
refused, reason for refusal;
G) If
services are inappropriate, reason for referral to other services and type of
referral; and
H) If
offender previously participated in PAIP services, assessment, progress reports,
reason for discharge and any other information relevant to determining
eligibility for PAIP.
3) Obtaining
information regarding criminal history and pending court actions that must
include, unless otherwise noted in the record:
A) Record
of legal status (convictions, court dates, etc.);
B) Arrest
records;
C) Police
reports;
D) Repeat offenses
and dispositions, by category of offense; and/or
E) Copies
of court orders, orders of protection and any other legal documents.
4) Obtaining
from the participant a descriptive history of both perpetration and experience
of violence in intimate partner relationships and details of the precipitating
incident. Intimate partner relationship history and precipitating incident
must be considered in determining appropriateness for PAIP services.
A) Assessing
for issues of current or prior intimate partner violence perpetration by
obtaining a detailed history of intimate relationships.
B) Assessing
for issues of current or prior intimate partner violence by exploring areas of
fear and lack of autonomy.
C) Identifying
the primary aggressor of the relationship and referring victims to victim
services.
5) Obtaining
from the participant information about other abusive behaviors outside the
intimate partner relationship, with special attention given to possible
incidents of child or elder abuse or neglect by the participant. PAIPs must
coordinate with DCFS or Department on Aging contacts, if applicable.
6) Assessing
the degree of current risk to the victim or others, which may include
components of a lethality screening and/or gathering directly from the victim information
about the participant's use of violence and other abusive behaviors, provided
contact with the victim can be done safely.
7) Obtaining
background information on the violence used in the participant's family of
origin, which includes witnessing of intimate partner violence, as well as
being a victim of child abuse and neglect.
8) Screening
to identify possible medical conditions, determination of impact on ability to
benefit from PAIP services, and need for referral to appropriate services.
9) Screening
to identify possible mental health issues, determination of impact on ability
to benefit from PAIP services, and referral to appropriate services.
10) Screening
to identify a possible substance abuse issue, determination of impact on
ability to benefit from PAIP services, and referral to appropriate services.
11) Participant's
file must also contain the following:
A) The intake
screening document;
B) Referrals
to other agencies and the purpose for the referral (with written consent to
release information);
C) Signed
PAIP participation contract;
D) Date of
program start;
E) Attendance
records;
F) Record
of payment;
G) Case
notes;
H) Date of
completion and/or reason for termination; and
I) Correspondence
with referral source and other service providers and related final report.
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CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.125 EXCLUSION CRITERIA
Section 501.125 Exclusion Criteria
The scope of PAIPs is intimate partner violence.
a) Individuals
who are screened and not found to have a history of violence against an
intimate partner must not be included in the program.
b) PAIP
services are not appropriate for individuals who:
1) are
generally violent, violent toward other family members but not intimate
partners (elder abuse, child abuse); or
2) engage
in violent activity outside an intimate relationship exclusively, i.e., gang
initiated violence.
c) The
precipitating incident (i.e., the situation that led to arrest or mandated
referral) may generate from a nonintimate partner violence situation; however,
if the intake screening identifies the individual as having a history of
intimate partner violence, the person is appropriate for the PAIP if all other
eligibility criteria are met.
d) If
the screening does not indicate a pattern of power and control in intimate
relationships, the referring entity must be notified that partner abuse
intervention services are not appropriate.
1) PAIPS
must make a determination of whether an individual can benefit from the
services at the initial screening. This determination can be revised
subsequently, based on additional information. Individuals who cannot benefit
from the services must be referred for appropriate treatment. This would not
preclude them from re-entering the PAIP when they meet the criteria.
2) PAIPs
must exclude individuals who would disrupt the group.
3) Participants
identified through intake as victims of intimate partner violence must be
referred to a victim services program, and the referral must be conducted in a
way that will not result in victimization of the participant.
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CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.135 SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Section 501.135 Substance Abuse
a) If
the initial intake screening or subsequent evidence indicates possible drug
and/or alcohol abuse, a referral to a substance treatment program must be
initiated and/or the referring entity must be notified of the recommendation.
b) If
treatment is deemed appropriate by the addictions professional, substance abuse
services may be delivered either prior to, or in conjunction with, and separate
from, the PAIP.
c) Participants
who refuse substance abuse treatment or are placed on a waiting list must not
be refused service by the PAIP, unless substance use impairs a participant's
ability to benefit from PAIP services. In this case, PAIPs must refer the participant
to the referral source with specific treatment recommendations and criteria for
re-entry into PAIP.
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CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.145 ABUSE AND NEGLECT OF CHILDREN AND OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS
Section 501.145 Abuse and Neglect of Children and Other
Family Members
If the intake assessment or subsequent contact reveals the
possibility or actuality of child abuse or neglect, the PAIP must report it to
DCFS (1-800-252-2873). The PAIP must refer suspected cases of elder abuse,
neglect and financial exploitation to the Department on Aging's Elder Abuse and
Neglect Program (1-866-800-1409).
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CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.155 CONTRACTS WITH PARTICIPANTS
Section 501.155 Contracts with Participants
PAIPs must establish an initial contract with the
participant that clearly spells out the obligations of the individual to the
program and consequences for violations. At a minimum, attendance and participation
levels, behavioral expectations such as no recent evidence of threats or
violent behavior, and fee must be included in the participant contract.
Reporting violence, as described in Section 501.220, must be included in the
contract. PAIPs must communicate any concerns about participant compliance
with the contract to the participant and the referring entity in a timely
manner.
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CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.160 PROGRAM COMPLIANCE
Section 501.160 Program Compliance
a) PAIPs
must develop program requirements that participants must meet in order to
complete the program. These program requirements must include, at a minimum:
1) Fulfillment
of all contractual requirements;
2) Admission
of and accountability for abuse and violent and controlling behavior, taking
responsibility for the participant's own behavior, and understanding of
contributing factors;
3) Demonstration
of understanding of alternatives to abusive behavior and reporting the use of those
alternatives;
4) Demonstration
of use of respectful language regarding a partner and understanding of benefits
of egalitarian relationships;
5) Demonstration
of violence prevention action planning that addresses such issues as
identification of risky beliefs, healthy behaviors and support systems;
6) No
current evidence of threats or acts of physical violence; and
7) Completion
of any other PAIP requirements (i.e., substance abuse and/or mental health
evaluations and treatment, etc.).
b) Extending
time in the program is allowable and advisable if the participant has not met
the criteria in subsection (a). Program staff must document in the
individual's file the lack of progress and communicate that information to the
referring entity. PAIPs must make decisions about extending time early in the
program and share concerns about lack of progress with participants in a timely
manner.
c) Completion
of the program does not guarantee that the abuser has ended abusive behavior in
the present or will abstain from abusive behavior in the future. Evidence of
attitude/belief and behavior change indicated in the group may not always
translate to behavior change in the relationship with a partner.
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CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.170 EVALUATION AND OUTCOMES
Section 501.170 Evaluation and Outcomes
PAIPs must collect data and measure outcomes to determine
the effectiveness of the program. The Department will notify PAIPs of the
standardized outcomes and required reporting process. PAIPs must develop and
implement a written plan for evaluating their program effectiveness. The plan
must address data collection and analysis and demonstrate how information will
be used for program improvement. PAIPs must aggregate and keep the following
data in a statistical data base:
a) Number of referrals and
related referral source;
b) Number of intake
screenings completed;
c) Number of participants
refused entry, by reason;
d) Number of new and
ongoing participants;
e) Number of participants
terminated from the program;
f) Number of participants
completing the program;
g) Number of participants
re-arrested during program, by category of offense;
h) Number of participants
referred to other resources, by category of referral;
i) Number of service hours
provided;
j) Number of reports made of
child and elder abuse; and
k) Participant
demographics:
1) education
level;
2) age;
3) race;
4) employment;
5) victim's
relationship to participant;
6) relationship
status; and
7) number
of children.
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CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.180 VICTIM SAFETY
Section 501.180 Victim Safety
a) PAIPs'
policies and procedures must reflect priority for the safety and autonomy of
victims and their children in every aspect of the PAIP program, including
intake forms, court reporting, victim contact, etc. When PAIPs address issues
other than abuse, they must do so with full recognition of safety issues for
the victim and the possible negative effects of that information, such as
further acts of violence, confusion about responsibility for violent behavior,
and confidentiality. When PAIP participants are referred to other resources
for any form of counseling, PAIP staff must collaborate with the providers of
those services subject to Section 501.210.
b) PAIPs
are expected to be knowledgeable of and skilled at victim safety planning.
When possible and appropriate, safety planning must be conducted during contacts
with victims.
c) In
addition to safety planning, PAIPs must offer referrals to domestic violence
victim services programs.
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CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.190 VICTIM/PARTNER CONTACT
Section 501.190 Victim/Partner Contact
All programs must expect and have procedures in place to
respond to contacts initiated by the victim or current partner. Procedures
must be developed with victim safety as a priority. Issues such as who should
be contacted, purpose of the contact, and documentation must be addressed in
the policy. PAIPs that choose to make victim contact must adhere to the following
requirements:
a) Determine
if the victim is safe, discuss safety planning and orders of protection, and
link the victim to a domestic violence victim services program, if the victim
desires.
b) Contacts
with the participant's current partner, or an ex-partner with whom the
participant has an ongoing relationship, must be the priority for PAIPs that
include victim contact as a part of their programs. Other ex-partners who have
been abused or current partners may also be contacted, subject to Section 501.210.
c) PAIPs
must inform victims about the nature of the PAIP, participants' attendance at
the PAIP, any threats made by participants, and participants' progress or lack
of progress. This information may be given through:
1) Orientation
sessions;
2) Telephone
contacts; and/or
3) Mailing
of written materials explaining the PAIP.
d) Written
or verbal reports of the partner's or victim's calls, comments, or input must
not be included in any participant's file. This includes reports and notes
generated by the program, reports and notes not generated by the program, and
documents hand carried by the participant. The information is potentially very
dangerous for the victim's safety and must be kept separate.
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CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.200 CLIENT RECORDS
Section 501.200 Client Records
PAIPs shall establish and maintain client files on all
participants. PAIPs shall establish policies and procedures that promote
client confidentiality and comply with relevant State and federal laws. Client
records shall be:
a) retained
for a period of not less than six years from the date of service, except that
if an audit/review is initiated within the required retention period, the
records shall be retained until the review is completed; and
b) made
available to the Department as required for desk reviews, audits or other
monitoring purposes.
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CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.210 CONFIDENTIALITY
Section 501.210 Confidentiality
Confidentiality must be strictly adhered to for the safety
of the victim, as well as to promote accountability for the abuser. PAIPs are
expected to be knowledgeable of all applicable confidentiality laws, such as
the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act [740 ILCS
110], that impact the delivery of PAIP services as well as impact referrals to
other social services agencies. To promote abuser accountability and facilitate
communication with referring bodies, releases of information are needed from
participants. In addition to the MH/DD Confidentiality Act, the following
guidelines shall be followed:
a) During
intake, PAIPs shall explain to participants that communication is confidential,
but that the law provides for exceptions, such as reporting child abuse, elder
abuse and indications of suicide or intent to harm. PAIPs shall provide an
explanation of the release of information forms, their purpose, and whether participant's
consent is strictly voluntary or required for participation in the program.
b) PAIPs
may ask participants to sign a release of information to allow the PAIP to
provide access to information, as needed, to any persons or agencies to which
the PAIP would need to report compliance or subsequent or threatened abuse,
screening information or related ongoing data to plan for proper intervention,
and/or to collaborate on an ongoing basis on an intervention plan. The
appropriate signed releases and documentation must be obtained and kept on
file.
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CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.220 REPORTING VIOLENCE
Section 501.220 Reporting Violence
a) PAIPs
and facilitators must immediately report additional violence or threats of violence
perpetrated or revealed by any participant to appropriate authorities in the
criminal justice system, with the two following exceptions (unless duty to warn
applies (see 740 ILCS 110/11(ii))):
1) If
the report originates with the victim, the victim's consent must be obtained
before reporting to authorities or confronting the participant with the
information.
2) Reports
of violence received from a third party (e.g., family or friend) may be
reported to authorities unless, if to do so, would place the reporter or victim
in jeopardy of further abuse or violence.
b) Facilitators
must make every reasonable effort to notify the victim prior to making a report
to authorities and must document those efforts. All reports of further
violence must be documented in a manner that protects the confidentiality of
victims and reporters. PAIPs must notify participants of this process in their
contracts.
c) PAIPs
must immediately report a participant's threat to do harm or kill to the
appropriate authorities.
1) If
the threat is made about the victim or children, the victim must be notified.
2) If
the threat is made about someone other than the victim or children, the PAIP:
A) shall
inform the appropriate law enforcement agency; and
B) must
assess whether there is potential risk to the victim and/or children and notify
the victim if safety is compromised.
d) PAIPs
must notify the appropriate authorities if there is knowledge of or disclosure
of victim contact when there is an order of protection in place.
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CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.230 REFERRALS
Section 501.230 Referrals
a) PAIPs
must develop procedures for accepting and rejecting referrals. Those procedures
must be developed in conjunction with the referral system and must include
reasons for rejection of referrals and recommendations for alternative
sanctions.
b) PAIPs
must establish policies and procedures for reporting noncompliance with program
rules and violations of orders of protection to the referral system that may
include, but not limited to, attendance, level of participation, contact with
victim, use of substances, lack of accountability, and identified needs and
subsequent referrals.
c) PAIPs
must advocate for the victim who is referred for PAIP services and recommend
referral to victim services.
d) For
those individuals who are referred for nonpartner violence, PAIPs must conduct
a screening to determine if there is a pattern of intimate partner violence,
i.e., abusive, controlling and/or violent behavior within an intimate partner relationship.
If there is no history of intimate partner violence, PAIPs must refer back to
the referral entity and make the appropriate referral recommendation.
e) PAIPs
must refer victims who have acted in self-defense or whose arrest was based on
a control tactic of the partner to victim services. Referral arrangements will
need to be made with local victim service agencies. Care should be taken to avoid
re-victimizing this group. PAIPs must notify the referring agency that a
referral to victim services has been made.
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CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.240 FOLLOW-UP SERVICES
Section 501.240 Follow-up Services
PAIPs may create and/or support options for continued
services for individuals who have successfully completed their initial,
required PAIP contract. Continued services may allow individuals to continue in
regular or ongoing groups. The rationale for follow-up services is:
a) To provide access to
further service;
b) To continue monitoring
and offer support services;
c) To
refer individuals to other services that are consistent with this Part; and
d) To recognize that a
commitment to non-abusive behavior is lifelong.
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CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.250 TRANSFERRING PROGRAMS
Section 501.250 Transferring Programs
It is allowable for PAIP program participants to transfer
from one Illinois protocol approved PAIP to another. Circumstances such as a
job transfer or going back to school may require an individual to relocate and
transfer between programs. The PAIP that is receiving the transfer must ask the
person to sign a release of information that will be submitted to the former
PAIP and coordinate services whenever possible. Gathering previous intake data
and program participation information will promote continuity and improve
service delivery. It is not necessary for participants to start the program
over as all Illinois protocol compliant PAIPs are following the same
requirements; however, some participants may need additional group sessions to
meet program requirements in this Part. For out-of-state transfers, the
receiving program must ask the participant to sign a release of information.
Once signed, the PAIP must contact the former program to gather program and
participant information to determine the appropriate length of services.
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CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.260 CONTINUATION OF SERVICES
Section 501.260 Continuation of Services
Each PAIP shall develop a plan for continuation of services
in the event of temporary suspension of services or closure of a PAIP. This
plan must address alternate locations for services, cooperative agreements with
other PAIP providers to ensure continuity of care for participants, and a
plan/protocol that has been shared with the appropriate primary referral
sources.
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CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.270 FEE STRUCTURE
Section 501.270 Fee Structure
PAIPs must establish a fee policy. Compliance with this
Section will be assessed by the Department through the monitoring and technical
assistance outlined in Section 501.70.
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CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.280 ETHICAL REQUIREMENTS
Section 501.280 Ethical Requirements
a) PAIP
staff must not be perpetrators of abusive behavior, except as authorized by
Section 501.90(d)(2).
b) PAIP
staff must consistently act and communicate in ways that promote egalitarianism
and non-abusive and respectful relationships.
c) PAIPs
and their personnel must meet the certification/licensing standards that may be
required of the professional groups with which they are affiliated. Compliance
with this Section may be monitored during the quality review process outlined
in Section 501.70.
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CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.290 STAFF COMPETENCY
Section 501.290 Staff Competency
a) PAIP
staff must be competent in general communication skills and those specific
skills required to challenge and facilitate change in attitudes, beliefs and
behaviors. They must have a general knowledge of human behavior and specific
knowledge about intimate partner violence, and they must have attitudes and
behavior consistent with this Part.
b) All
PAIP direct service staff and supervisors must have completed 40 hours of
training consistent with the requirements of the Illinois Domestic Violence Act
[750 ILCS 60], and an additional 20 hours of Department approved training in
abuser services. Facilitators who are unable to complete the Department
approved 20 hour training within the first three months of employment must
submit a training plan to the Department for approval. The 20 hours must
consist of formal training or conference attendance in abuser intervention
and/or experience in facilitating partner abuse intervention groups. In order
for experience to count as part of the training plan, it must be gained through
a protocol approved PAIP and under the direction of a supervisor meeting the
protocol requirements. The training must be documented and sent to the Department
within 30 days after completion.
c) All
PAIP staff must receive ongoing training as a part of their professional
development. At a minimum, six hours of continuing education that supports the
work of intimate partner violence services must be obtained annually.
Continuing education hours shall:
1) Be
earned by verified attendance (e.g., certificate of attendance or certificate
of completion) at or participation in a program or course (program) that is
offered or sponsored by a continuing education sponsor approved by the
Department. Those programs shall contribute to the advancement, extension and
enhancement of the professional skills and scientific knowledge of PAIP staff;
2) Foster
the enhancement of general or specialized work in the practice of partner abuse
intervention;
3) Be
developed and presented by persons with education and/or experience in the
subject matter of the program; and
4) Specify
the course objectives, course content and teaching methods to be used.
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CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.300 SUPERVISION
Section 501.300 Supervision
PAIPs must have written personnel policies and procedures.
Supervision of PAIP facilitators must be provided by an individual who meets
the required 40-hour training standard and include structured supervisions of
facilitators. Immediate supervisors must have sufficient training and
experience to provide oversight of quality and effectiveness of service
provision. At a minimum, supervisors will observe facilitators conducting
group sessions every six months. Supervision can be provided by a staff person,
victim service agency, or another PAIP that has been approved under this Part.
Documentation of compliance with this Section must be contained in personnel
files and available for review by the Department. Compliance with this Section
will be assessed by the Department through the monitoring and technical
assistance outlined in Section 501.70.
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CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.310 PROGRAM INNOVATION
Section 501.310 Program Innovation
a) The
development of effective intimate partner violence intervention programs is an
evolving process. If a PAIP decides to develop a new program that initiates or
incorporates a new approach, it may be considered for approval under the following
conditions:
1) Submission
of a written plan and/or curriculum;
2) Documentation
of reasons for the different approach;
3) Acceptance
of additional monitoring;
4) Acceptance
of a time limit that includes the opportunity for evaluation;
5) Submission
of a process for evaluating the efficacy of the approach;
6) Adherence
to the principles of this Part; and
7) Utilization
of a practice or model that is evidence based.
b) All
applications for program innovation will be reviewed by the Department and the PASC.
The PASC will make recommendations to the Department regarding approval of the
PAIP's program model, but the Department will make the final decision regarding
approval.
SUBPART C: GRANTS
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CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.400 AVAILABILITY OF GRANTS
Section 501.400 Availability of Grants
a) Funds
are granted by the Department to local agencies for the purpose of providing
services to participants.
b) These
funds are awarded based on an open, competitive bid process set forth in this
Subpart C. A Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued by the Department and
made available via the Department's website. Additionally, known providers and
all interested parties will be notified of its availability in writing, and
directed to the Department's website (www.state.il.us/agency/dhs). Written
notice will also include the name and address of a Department contact person
from whom potential applicants may request a hard copy of the RFP.
c) An
RFP may require that the following information be submitted to the Department
by local agency applicants, in the format specified in the RFP:
1) The
project's proposed activities and services to participants.
2) The
applicant's, PAIP's and their staffs' qualifications to provide the planned
activities and services.
3) A
project budget.
4) A
budget justification.
5) Other
information deemed necessary by the Department.
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CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.410 GENERAL GRANT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Section 501.410 General Grant Eligibility Requirements
a) Confidentiality
All information, records and
documents concerning persons served must remain confidential and be protected
by the grantee from unauthorized disclosure. Except as may be required by State
or federal law, regulation or order, the grantee must agree not to release any
information concerning participants without the participant's written consent.
Information disclosed must be limited to that necessary for the proper delivery
of services to the participant under the terms of the grant agreement.
b) Discrimination
Prohibited
Individual participants are
determined eligible for services through an intake and assessment process
performed by the PAIP in accordance with Section 501.115. Grantees shall
provide services to eligible participants without regard to race, gender,
sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, color, religion, disability and national
origin/ancestry. Participants cannot be required to become members of, or
participate in, any organization, religion, political group, or community
service program as a condition of receiving service.
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CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.420 EVALUATION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS
Section 501.420 Evaluation of Grant Applications
a) The Department will
evaluate:
1) The
adequacy of the application submitted (i.e., its compliance with the
requirements of this Subpart C and the RFP).
2) The
project's proposed activities and services to participants.
3) The
applicant's, PAIP's and their staffs' qualifications to provide the planned
activities and services.
4) The
soundness of the project budget.
5) The
adequacy of the project justification.
6) The
capacity of the applicant organization to carry out the project.
7) Other
reasonable criteria deemed necessary as set forth in the RFP.
b) Application Adequacy
1) Grant
applications must be submitted in the format prescribed by the Department.
2) Based
on the application submitted and further information requested by the
Department, grant applications will be deemed adequate or inadequate for grant
funding. All adequate applications will be eligible for a grant award.
c) Department Reservations
The Department
reserves the right to:
1) Reject
applications that are incomplete.
2) Reject
any applications, after evaluation, based on the evaluation standards in
subsection (a).
3) Award
grants for an amount less than that requested.
4) Negotiate
awards after the application process.
5) Grant
awards to projects deemed most favorable to the interest of the State. Examples
of factors that would be in the best interest of the State include, but are not
limited to, established collaboratives and/or strong working relationships
within the community; existence of police records on domestic violence within
the community; and data on the incidence of domestic violence in the community.
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CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.430 GRANT AWARDS
Section 501.430 Grant Awards
a) The
Department will determine the amount of each grant to be awarded and announce
those awards. The amount of the grant will be based upon such factors as, but
not limited to, population distribution; number of clients to be served; amount
of available funds; community need; and the local agency's budget proposal and
narrative budget justification.
b) Awarding
of funds will be based upon the amount of appropriation made available by the
General Assembly and/or federal award.
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CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.440 GRANTEE ACCOUNTABILITY
Section 501.440 Grantee Accountability
a) Grant Agreement
Grant recipients shall enter into
a grant agreement with the Department expressing the grantee's assent to abide
by the provisions of this Part, other Department rules, and any applicable
State and federal statutes and regulations.
b) Reports and Audits
1) General
Requirements
Grantees shall abide by the
financial reporting and record keeping, audit standards and grant requirements
of the Department outlined at 89 Ill. Adm. Code 507, 509 and 511.
2) Quarterly
Reports
Actual expenditures for the
purchase of goods and services shall be documented quarterly using the
Department's Summary Expenditure Documentation Form.
Section 501.APPENDIX A Attitudes and Behaviors Addressed in Group Activities
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CHAPTER IV: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER a: GENERAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS
PART 501
PARTNER ABUSE INTERVENTION
SECTION 501.APPENDIX A ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIORS ADDRESSED IN GROUP ACTIVITIES
Section 501.APPENDIX A Attitudes and Behaviors
Addressed in Group Activities
The belief that men are superior to women and have the right
to dominate them may be a principal contributor to partner abuse.
a) Group
activities shall focus on the following attitudes and behaviors:
1) Belief
in egalitarian partnership;
2) Respect
for equal rights;
3) Awareness
that abuse is an intentional strategy designed to exert power and control over
intimate partners;
4) Identification
and appropriate expression of a full range of emotions;
5) Awareness
of the financial costs on families and society (police, employers, courts) of
intimate partner violence;
6) Empathy
for the victim's experience;
7) Understanding
the negative effects of the abuse on victims, children, abusers, the community
and society as a whole;
8) Encouraging
examination of life experiences and belief systems (e.g., family, community and
culture) that have fostered choices for abusive behavior;
9) Nonabusive
beliefs and choices; and
10) Acknowledgement
and consideration of others' needs that are independent of abusers' needs.
b) Group
activities shall challenge, among others, the following attitudes:
1) Justification
of violence, such as revenge, retaliation, etc.;
2) Normalization
of the violence;
3) Right/need
to exert power and control over intimate partners;
4) Self-centered
thinking;
5) Substance
abuse and past victimization cause violent behavior;
6) Rigid
sex-role stereotypes;
7) Aggression
as a conflict resolution tool; and
8) Oppressive
beliefs systems (e.g., sexism, racism, bias based on sexual orientation) that
result in violent behavior.
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