Maryland HB1292 establishes standards for child advocacy centers, including continuity of care plans and reporting of violations.

Maryland HB1292 establishes standards for child advocacy centers, including cultural competency, forensic interviews, and victim support. It requires health care professionals to be licensed or certified and mandates continuity of care plans. The bill also requires reporting of violations to the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy, which must publish annual reports on child advocacy centers.

Maryland HB1292 establishes standards for child advocacy centers, including continuity of care plans and reporting of violations.

Maryland HB1292 establishes standards for child advocacy centers, including cultural competency, forensic interviews, and victim support. It requires health care professionals to be licensed or certified and mandates continuity of care plans. The bill also requires reporting of violations to the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy, which must publish annual reports on child advocacy centers.