§ 70.123.010 Legislative findings
§ 70.123.020 Definitions
§ 70.123.030 Departmental duties and responsibilities
§ 70.123.040 Department to establish minimum standards
§ 70.123.070 Duties and responsibilities of community-based domestic violence programs and emergency shelter programs
§ 70.123.075 Client records
§ 70.123.076 Disclosure of recipient information
§ 70.123.078 Disclosure of information
§ 70.123.080 Department to consult
§ 70.123.090 Department authorized to make available grants to certain entities
§ 70.123.100 Funding for shelters
§ 70.123.110 Assistance to families in shelters
§ 70.123.120 Liability for withholding services
§ 70.123.140 Technical assistance grant for county plans
§ 70.123.150 Domestic violence prevention account
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Terms Used In Washington Code > Chapter 70.123 - Shelters for victims of domestic violence

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