Domestic violence shelter-based programs shall provide all of the following basic services to victims of domestic violence and their children:

(a) Shelter on a 24 hours a day, seven days a week basis.

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(b) A 24 hours a day, seven days a week telephone hotline for crisis calls.

(c) Temporary housing and food facilities.

(d) Psychological support and peer counseling provided in accordance with § 1037.1 of the Evidence Code.

(e) Referrals to existing services in the community.

(f) A drop-in center that operates during normal business hours to assist victims of domestic violence who have a need for support services.

(g) Arrangements for schoolage children to continue their education during their stay at the domestic violence shelter-based program.

(h) Emergency transportation as feasible.

(Repealed and added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 857, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2007.)