Washington Code 7.68.390 – Commercially sexually exploited children receiving center programs — Referrals
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(1) The following individuals or entities may refer a child to receiving centers as defined in RCW 7.68.380:
Terms Used In Washington Code 7.68.390
- Child: means every natural born child, posthumous child, stepchild, child legally adopted prior to the injury, child born after the injury where conception occurred prior to the injury, and dependent child in the legal custody and control of the victim, all while under the age of eighteen years, or under the age of twenty-three years while permanently enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited school, and over the age of eighteen years if the child is a dependent as a result of a disability. See Washington Code 7.68.020
- Department: means the department of labor and industries. See Washington Code 7.68.020
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(a) Law enforcement, who shall:
(i) Transport a child eligible for receiving center services to a receiving center; or
(ii) Coordinate transportation with a liaison dedicated to serving commercially sexually exploited children established under RCW 74.14B.070 or a community service provider;
(b) The department of children, youth, and families;
(c) Juvenile courts;
(d) Community service providers;
(e) A parent or guardian; and
(f) A child may self-refer.
(2) Eligibility for placement in a receiving center is children ages twelve through seventeen, of all genders, who have been, or are at risk for being commercially sexually exploited.
[ 2020 c 331 § 3.]
NOTES:
Finding—2020 c 331: See note following RCW 7.68.380.