New York S06179 mandates the Office of Mental Health to create guidelines for behavioral health outpatient settings to prevent retraumatization of.

New York S06179 amends the mental hygiene law by requiring the Office of Mental Health to develop guidelines for outpatient group settings. These guidelines must outline best practices for service providers to use when treating victims of sexual offenses, aiming to prevent retraumatization by known sex offenders. The best practices should be based on evidence-based practices, and the office must consult with stakeholders, including consumer advocates, providers, and victim rights groups, during the guideline creation process. The act takes effect immediately.

New York S06179 mandates the Office of Mental Health to create guidelines for behavioral health outpatient settings to prevent retraumatization of.

New York S06179 amends the mental hygiene law by requiring the Office of Mental Health to develop guidelines for outpatient group settings. These guidelines must outline best practices for service providers to use when treating victims of sexual offenses, aiming to prevent retraumatization by known sex offenders. The best practices should be based on evidence-based practices, and the office must consult with stakeholders, including consumer advocates, providers, and victim rights groups, during the guideline creation process. The act takes effect immediately.