1. A. All CASA volunteers shall follow specific policies regarding the following:

   1. 1. Reporting suspected child abuse and neglect, and the procedure for making such reports;
   2. 2. Confidentiality of records and information; and
   3. 3. Contacting, interviewing and responding to persons involved in the case.
2. B. To the extent permitted by state and federal confidentiality laws, CASA volunteers should share information gathered with other involved professionals whenever possible and practicable.

Statutory Authority

§ 9.1-151 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR240-04-3 § 3.3, eff. July 1, 1992; amended, Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 5, eff. December 24, 1997; Volume 25, Issue 2, eff. October 29, 2008.