Child welfare services: domestic violence consultant pilot program.
What changed between versions
The bill was broadened from applying only to the County of Los Angeles to potentially any county ('a county'), though LA is still named as the primary context. The evaluation trigger changed from 'If the County of Los Angeles implements' to 'If a county implements.'
A new requirement was added that the domestic violence consultant must be a qualified domestic violence counselor as defined in Section 1037.1 of the Evidence Code, setting a specific credential standard.
Participating counties must now seek input from the State Department of Social Services and stakeholders (including people with lived experience of domestic violence and child welfare) in designing and implementing the pilot evaluation.
The evaluation report must now include specific data on: (A) each instance safety plans or restraining orders were implemented and family outcomes, (B) recommendations provided to families needing resources and outcomes of their use, and (C) law enforcement responses to each domestic violence report.
The partner organization type was changed from a general 'community-based organization' to a 'domestic violence victim service organization, as defined in Section 1037.1 of the Evidence Code,' narrowing and specifying who can serve as the consulting partner.
The fiscal committee requirement changed from 'no' to 'yes,' meaning the bill now requires approval by the Assembly Fiscal Committee before passage, indicating new or revised budgetary considerations were identified.
