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13.9 Domestic Violence Status

An applicant is informed of their right to claim the domestic violence status. Applicants who claim this status must complete and sign form DHS 1260, Self-Declaration Screening Form to Claim Domestic Violence Victim Status and complete an assessment with the contracted domestic violence advocate agency (Attachment B-3). The domestic violence advocacy services include case management, mental health assessment, development of an individualized service plan, prevention and intervention services for the children, legal services, and supportive services.

13.9.1 Domestic Violence Policy

Hawaii notifies all applicants and recipients of the Department's domestic violence policy at the point of initial application, reapplication, and at each eligibility review or at any time that a client discloses domestic violence crisis. Such notification includes the following information:

A. A definition of domestic violence, including examples of acts and circumstances which may constitute a domestic violence crisis. B. An explanation of the availability of the domestic violence status and the requirements of such a status. C. An explanation of the procedures for applying for domestic violence status; and D. An explanation of procedures for appealing the denial of the domestic violence status.

13.9.2 Domestic Violence Assessment

Individuals who experienced a domestic violence crisis or are in crisis state are referred to a domestic violence advocacy agency for the following services:

A. A determination of eligibility for the domestic violence status using the criteria set forth below; and B. An assessment and development of an individualized service plan.