(1) Upon receiving a report alleging juvenile sexual abuse as defined in s. 39.01(7), the department shall assist the family in receiving appropriate services to address the allegations of the report.

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   (2) District staff, at a minimum, shall adhere to the following procedures:

   (a) The purpose of the response to a report alleging juvenile sexual abuse behavior shall be explained to the caregiver.

   1. The purpose of the response shall be explained in a manner consistent with legislative purpose and intent provided in this chapter.

   2. The name and office telephone number of the person responding shall be provided to the caregiver of the alleged juvenile sexual offender or child who has exhibited inappropriate sexual behavior and the victim’s caregiver.

   3. The possible consequences of the department’s response, including outcomes and services, shall be explained to the caregiver of the alleged juvenile sexual offender or child who has exhibited inappropriate sexual behavior and the victim’s caregiver.

   (b) The caregiver of the alleged juvenile sexual offender or child who has exhibited inappropriate sexual behavior and the victim’s caregiver shall be involved to the fullest extent possible in determining the nature of the allegation and the nature of any problem or risk to other children.

   (c) The assessment of risk and the perceived treatment needs of the alleged juvenile sexual offender or child who has exhibited inappropriate sexual behavior, the victim, and respective caregivers shall be conducted by the district staff, the child protection team of the Department of Health, and other providers under contract with the department to provide services to the caregiver of the alleged offender, the victim, and the victim’s caregiver.

   (d) The assessment shall be conducted in a manner that is sensitive to the social, economic, and cultural environment of the family.

   (e) If necessary, the child protection team of the Department of Health shall conduct a physical examination of the victim, which is sufficient to meet forensic requirements.

   (f) Based on the information obtained from the alleged juvenile sexual offender or child who has exhibited inappropriate sexual behavior, his or her caregiver, the victim, and the victim’s caregiver, an assessment service and treatment needs report must be completed within 7 days and, if needed, a case plan developed within 30 days.

   (g) The department shall classify the outcome of the report as follows:

   1. Report closed. Services were not offered because the department determined that there was no basis for intervention.

   2. Services accepted by alleged offender. Services were offered to the alleged juvenile sexual offender or child who has exhibited inappropriate sexual behavior and accepted by the caregiver.

   3. Report closed. Services were offered to the alleged juvenile sexual offender or child who has exhibited inappropriate sexual behavior, but were rejected by the caregiver.

   4. Notification to law enforcement. The risk to the victim’s safety and well-being cannot be reduced by the provision of services or the caregiver rejected services, and notification of the alleged delinquent act or violation of law to the appropriate law enforcement agency was initiated.

   5. Services accepted by victim. Services were offered to the victim and accepted by the caregiver.

   6. Report closed. Services were offered to the victim but were rejected by the caregiver.

   (3) If services have been accepted by the alleged juvenile sexual offender or child who has exhibited inappropriate sexual behavior, the victim, and respective caregivers, the department shall designate a case manager and develop a specific case plan.

   (a) Upon receipt of the plan, the caregiver shall indicate its acceptance of the plan in writing.

   (b) The case manager shall periodically review the progress toward achieving the objectives of the plan in order to:

   1. Make adjustments to the plan or take additional action as provided in this part; or

   2. Terminate the case if indicated by successful or substantial achievement of the objectives of the plan.

   (4) Services provided to the alleged juvenile sexual offender or child who has exhibited inappropriate sexual behavior, the victim, and respective caregivers or family must be voluntary and of necessary duration.

   (5) If the family or caregiver of the alleged juvenile sexual offender or child who has exhibited inappropriate sexual behavior fails to adequately participate or allow for the adequate participation of the child in the services or treatment delineated in the case plan, the case manager may recommend that the department:

   (a) Close the case;

   (b) Refer the case to mediation or arbitration, if available; or

   (c) Notify the appropriate law enforcement agency of failure to comply.

   (6) At any time, as a result of additional information, findings of facts, or changing conditions, the department may pursue a child protective investigation as provided in this chapter.

   (7) The department is authorized to develop rules and other policy directives necessary to implement the provisions of this section.

s. 8, ch. 95-266; s. 50, ch. 95-267; s. 13, ch. 97-98; s