NYC Administrative Code

§ 21-318 — Distribution of domestic violence education materials.

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This section mandates the development and distribution of educational materials regarding domestic violence by the department. These materials are to be provided to eligible homeless individuals at intake facilities, ensuring they receive information on domestic violence and access to relevant services. Applies to individuals accessing services at intake facilities.

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§ 21-318 Distribution of domestic violence education materials.

AC § 21-318

a. Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings: Domestic violence. The term "domestic violence" means any crime or violation, as defined in the penal law, alleged to have been committed by any family or household member against any member of the same family or household, as the term family or household member is defined in the social services law. Intake facility. The term "intake facility" means the prevention assistance and temporary housing center and the adult family intake center, or any successor entities. b. The department shall develop and distribute written or electronic materials containing information with respect to domestic violence. Such information shall be distributed to eligible homeless persons at an intake facility. At a minimum, such information shall include the nature and proper reporting of domestic violence, and shall include information on accessing relevant services. (L.L. 2017/201, 11/17/2017, eff. 3/17/2018)

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