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Massachusetts TANF State Plan

such individuals who are or have been victimized by such violence, or individuals who are at risk of further domestic violence. Yes, administered by DTA. Options available to current and potential beneficiaries can be found at 106 CMR 703.110. Case workers and all other agency personnel are provided with training regarding relevant state standards and procedures. 7. Establish and enforce standards and procedures to ensure that applicants and potential applicants for TANF are notified of assistance made available by the state to victims of sexual harassment and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Yes, administered by DTA 8. Ensure that case workers and other agency personnel responsible for administering the TANF program are trained in: the nature and dynamics of sexual harassment and domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking; state standards and procedures relating to the prevention of, and assistance for, individuals who are victims of sexual harassment or survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; and methods of ascertaining and ensuring the confidentiality of personal information and documentation related to applicants for assistance and their children who have provided notice about their experiences of sexual harassment, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Yes, administered by DTA