West Virginia Code of State Rules Agency 191 - Family Protection Services Board
Here’s a clear overview of Agency 191 – Family Protection Services Board in the West Virginia Code of State Rules (Legislative Rule Title 191)(regulations.justia.com):
📘 Title 191 – Family Protection Services Board
The Title is organized into five series, each setting standards for a specific area:
Series 191-01 – Operation of the Family Protection Advisory Board
Establishes the Board's structure, duties, confidentiality, reporting, ADA compliance, and licensing oversight (law.cornell.edu).
Series 191-02 – Domestic Violence Program Licensure Standards
Defines licensing criteria for family protection programs and shelters – including program policies, staffing, client records, facility safety, funding, shelter requirements, outreach services, and grant guidelines (wvdhhr.org).
Series 191-03 – Perpetrator (Batterer) Intervention Programs Licensure
Covers standards for batterer intervention programs: curriculum, facilitator training/qualifications, intake process, interagency coordination, confidentiality, reporting and data submission (biscmi.org).
Series 191-04 – Monitored Parenting and Exchange Program Certification
Sets procedures and requirements for programs supervising parenting time exchanges (not detailed here but similarly structured).
Series 191-05 – Perpetrator Intervention Programs in Correctional Institutions
Mirrors Series 03 standards but applies specifically to correctional settings.
🚨 Enabling Statutes
The Board is authorized under West Virginia Code §48‑26‑301 et seq., with §48‑26‑301 outlining its composition, member qualifications (e.g., must include representatives from domestic violence programs, batterer intervention, judiciary, etc.), and terms of service(code.wvlegislature.gov, law.cornell.edu).
🛠️ What This Means in Practice
Series 191-01: Governs how the Board operates—its mission, confidentiality rules, service licensing, and reporting.
Series 191-02: Licensure criteria for providers—policies, staffing, record-keeping, shelter safety, and funding/grant management.
Series 191-03: Mandatory standards for batterer programs—training, program length, and coordination with victim services.
Series 191-04 & 05: Certification/licensure rules for monitored parenting exchanges and correctional-based batterer programs.
📌 If You Need More…
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