(1) The Department may receive complaints regarding approved providers and their adherence to Juvenile criminal sex offender treatment practice and standards, including the ethical and professional behavior of the practitioner.
- (a) Complaints received will be forwarded to the Alabama Review Panel. The Panel will review all complaints and make recommendations based on the initial complaint and any supplemental materials. Follow-up communications regarding recommendations will be provided to the complainant and practitioner.
- (b) Dependent upon the circumstances surrounding the complaint, communication with the provider’s professional licensing board may be warranted. The Department will determine if any other communication and notifications are warranted.
- (c) The Department may modify, suspend, or revoke a Treatment Providers’ approval, as outlined below, or may require additional information, action, and/or training.
Author: Department of Youth Services
Statutory Authority: Title 44; Code of Ala. 1975, §§15-20-1 through 15-20-36; §§13A-6-60 through 13A-6-111.
History: New Rule: Filed November 6, 2018; effective December 21, 2018.