1. A. A public agency or private nonprofit organization that receives a grant from the Commission shall ensure that the funds are used to provide only the following victim services or services addressing victimization:

   1. 1. Crisis intervention services to meet the urgent emotional or physical needs of a victim;

   2. 2. Emergency services such as:

      1. a. Temporary shelter or relocation for a victim who cannot safely remain in current lodgings;
      2. b. Emergency financial assistance for immediate needs related to transportation, food, shelter, and other necessities; and
      3. c. Temporary repairs to doors, locks, and windows damaged as a result of a crime to prevent further victimization;

   3. 3. Support services, such as:

      1. a. Assistance dealing with the effects of victimization;
      2. b. Assistance dealing with other social services and criminal justice agencies;
      3. c. Assistance in replacing, or obtaining the return of property kept as evidence;
      4. d. Assistance in dealing with the victim’s landlord or employer; and
      5. e. Referral to other sources of assistance as needed;

   4. 4. Court-related services, such as:

      1. a. Direct services or financial assistance that helps a victim participate in criminal justice proceedings, such as child care, meals, and parking expenses; and
      2. b. Advocate services such as escorting a victim to criminal justice-related interviews, court proceedings, and assistance in accessing temporary protection services; and
   5. 5. Notification services, such as those found in A.R.S Title 13, Chapter 40, Crime Victims’ Rights.

2. B. A public agency or private nonprofit organization that receives a grant from the Commission may use the funds to:

   1. 1. Provide training for paid or volunteer staff of agencies who provide services directly benefitting victims;
   2. 2. Produce educational or outreach materials describing the services available, how to obtain program assistance, and volunteer opportunities; and
   3. 3. Provide training or services focused on preventing initial victimization or further victimization connected to violent crime.

3. C. A public agency or private nonprofit organization that receives a grant from the Commission shall ensure that funds are not used for the following:

   1. 1. Broad crime prevention efforts, other than those aimed at providing specific services addressing victimization;
   2. 2. General public relations programs;
   3. 3. Advocacy for a particular legislative or administrative reform;
   4. 4. General criminal justice agency improvement; or
   5. 5. A project in which victims are not the primary beneficiaries, or a project not directly addressing victimization.

Historical Note

Adopted effective December 22, 1986 (Supp. 86-6). Amended effective October 28, 1994 (Supp. 94-4). Former Section R10-4-204 renumbered to R10-4-202; new Section R10-4-204 renumbered from R10-4-206 and amended by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 4660, effective November 20, 2000 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 4124, effective January 5, 2008 (Supp. 07-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 18 A.A.R. 3309, effective February 3, 2013 (Supp. 12-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 24 A.A.R. 377, effective April 7, 2018 (Supp. 18-1). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(J) at 29 A.A.R. 1674 (July 28, 2023), effective June 1, 2023 (Supp. 23-3). New Section made by emergency rulemaking at 29 A.A.R. 1700 (August 4, 2023) with an immediate effective date of July 14, 2023; effective for 180 days (Supp. 23-3). Section made by emergency rulemaking - renewal at 30 A.A.R. 315 (February 16, 2024) with an immediate effective date of January 22, 2024; effective for an additional 180 days (Supp. 24-1). Before the renewal of the emergency rule expired, a new Section was made by final rulemaking at 30 A.A.R. 2405 (July 26, 2024) with an immediate effective date of July 3, 2024 (Supp. 24-3).