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26-14-8
Section 26-14-8 Statewide central registry. (a) For the purposes of this section,
the following words shall have the following meanings, respectively: (1) INDICATED. When credible
evidence and professional judgment substantiates that an alleged perpetrator is responsible
for child abuse or neglect. (2) NOT INDICATED. When credible evidence and professional judgment
does not substantiate that an alleged perpetrator is responsible for child abuse or neglect.
(b) The Department of Human Resources shall establish a statewide central registry for reports
of child abuse and neglect made pursuant to this chapter. The central registry shall contain,
but shall not be limited to: (1) All information in the written report; (2) Record of the
final disposition of the report, including services offered and services accepted; (3) The
names and identifying data, dates, and circumstances of any persons requesting or receiving
information from the registry; provided, however, that requests for...
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26-14-3
Section 26-14-3 Mandatory reporting. (a) All hospitals, clinics, sanitariums, doctors,
physicians, surgeons, medical examiners, coroners, dentists, osteopaths, optometrists, chiropractors,
podiatrists, physical therapists, nurses, public and private K-12 employees, school teachers
and officials, peace officers, law enforcement officials, pharmacists, social workers, day
care workers or employees, mental health professionals, employees of public and private institutions
of postsecondary and higher education, members of the clergy as defined in Rule 505 of the
Alabama Rules of Evidence, or any other person called upon to render aid or medical assistance
to any child, when the child is known or suspected to be a victim of child abuse or neglect,
shall be required to report orally, either by telephone or direct communication immediately,
and shall be followed by a written report, to a duly constituted authority. (b)(1) When an
initial report is made to a law enforcement official, the...
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38-12A-2
Section 38-12A-2 Enumeration of rights. The Department of Human Resources shall ensure
that each foster parent shall have all of the following rights: (1) The right to be treated
with dignity, respect, trust, value, and consideration as a primary provider of foster care
and a member of the professional team caring for foster children. (2) The right to receive
information concerning the rights enumerated in this section. (3) The right to a concise
written explanation of their role as foster parents in partnership with children and their
families, the department, and other providers, the role of the department, and the rights
and role of the members of the birth family of a child in foster care. (4) The right to training
and support for the purpose of improving skills in providing daily care and meeting the needs
of the child in foster care. (5) The right to training, consultation, and assistance in evaluating,
identifying, and accessing services to meet their needs related to their role...
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26-14-7.1
Section 26-14-7.1 Due process rights for persons under investigation by department.
Any person who comes under investigation by the Department of Human Resources for the abuse
or neglect of a child or children and who is employed by, serves as a volunteer for, holds
a license or certificate for, or is connected with any facility, agency, or home which cares
for and controls any children and which is licensed, approved, or certified by the state,
operated as a state facility, or any public, private, or religious facility or agency that
may be exempt from licensing procedures shall be granted the following due process rights
by the Department of Human Resources: (1) The department shall notify the alleged perpetrator
that an investigation has commenced against him or her after such investigation has officially
begun in accordance with written policies established by the Department of Human Resources.
The notice shall be in writing and shall state the name of the child or children...
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30-8-1
Section 30-8-1 Membership in Alabama Network of Family Resource Centers. To become eligible
for membership in the Alabama Network of Family Resource Centers, a family resource center
located within the state shall provide evidence of achieving all of the following standards:
(1) Being in operation and delivering services to families for at least 15 consecutive calendar
months. (2) Having services consistent with the charter and values statement of the network,
consisting of a variety of community-based, nonsectarian, and nondiscriminatory services that
are available to all sectors of the community and have very limited eligibility requirements
for participation. The services shall target prevention-based comprehensive services that
strengthen and encourage greater self-sufficiency of family units. Services shall include,
but are not limited to, case management at the intake and assessment stages, parenting education,
emergency services, and early intervention services. (3) Having...
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26-14-7
Section 26-14-7 Duties of Department of Human Resources. (a) The State or County Department
of Human Resources shall make a thorough investigation promptly upon either the oral or written
report. The primary purpose of such an investigation shall be the protection of the child.
(b) The investigation, to the extent that is reasonably possible, shall include: (1) The nature,
extent and cause of the child abuse or neglect; (2) The identity of the person responsible
therefor; (3) The names and conditions of other children in the home; (4) An evaluation of
the parents or person responsible for the care of the child; (5) The home environment and
the relationship of the child or children to the parents or other persons responsible for
their care; and (6) All other data deemed pertinent. (c) The investigation may include a visit
to the child's home, an interview with the subject child, and may include a physical, psychological,
or psychiatric examination of any child or children in that home....
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34-25B-22
Section 34-25B-22 Violations. (a) The following acts when committed by an individual
licensed as a private investigator in Alabama shall constitute a violation punishable as a
Class A misdemeanor: (1) To knowingly make a material misrepresentation as to the ability
of the individual to perform the investigation required by a potential client in order to
obtain employment. (2) To make unsubstantiated monetary charges to a client for services not
rendered or transportation not utilized. (3) To knowingly make a false report to a client
in relation to the investigation performed for a client. (4) To continue an investigation
for a client when it becomes obvious to the investigator that a successful completion of an
investigation is unlikely without first advising the client and obtaining the approval of
the client for continuation of the investigation. (5) To reveal information obtained for a
client during an investigation to another individual except as required by law. (b) Persons...
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22-5A-4
Section 22-5A-4 Selection of community ombudsmen; training; certification; duties; area
plan to describe program; notification of department as to prospective ombudsmen; advisory
committee on program. (a) Each area agency on aging funded by the department shall select
at least one community ombudsman in each planning and service area established according to
regulations issued pursuant to the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended. The community
ombudsman shall be an employee or contractual employee of the area agency on aging and shall
certify to having no association with any health care facility or provider for reward or profit.
(b) The duties of each community ombudsman shall be as follows: (1) To receive, investigate,
respond to, and attempt informally to resolve complaints made by or on behalf of recipients;
(2) To report immediately instances of fraud, abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the department
of pensions and security for investigation and follow-up pursuant to Chapter...
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16-40-9
Section 16-40-9 Instruction for avoiding child sexual abuse. (a)(1) The Legislature
recognizes that Erin Merryn was raped and molested for six and a half years by a neighbor
and a family member. She began a crusade her senior year of high school in 2004 to end the
silence and shame around sexual abuse. Erin's Law has been adopted in a number of states to
help address the problem of child sexual abuse. (2) The intent of Erin's Law is to shatter
the silence and stigma around child sexual abuse, and to educate children and empower them
to recognize and to report abuse. (3) The Legislature finds that without a specific initiative
like Erin's Law, schools generally fail to give young students adequate awareness and a voice
in this issue. (b) The Governor's Task Force on Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children created
under subsection (c) shall adopt guidelines for a child sexual abuse prevention instructional
program. The guidelines shall: (1) Educate children in grades pre-kindergarten...
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38-13-2
Section 38-13-2 Definitions. When used in this chapter, the following words shall have
the following meanings: (1) ADULT. An individual 19 years of age and older. (2) ADULT CARE
FACILITY. A person or entity holding a Department of Human Resources license or approval or
certification to provide care, including foster care, for adults. (3) APPLICANT. A person
or entity who submits an application for license as a child care or adult care facility to
the Department of Human Resources or a child placing agency, or an application for employment
or for a volunteer position to a Department of Human Resources licensed child care or adult
care facility. With regard to child care and adult care facilities in a home setting, the
term includes an adult household member whose residence is in the home. The term also includes
an individual who submits an application for a volunteer position or for employment with the
Department of Human Resources in a position in which the person has unsupervised...
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