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RI Gen L § 40-11-12.3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-11 - Abused and Neglected Children|Section 40-11-12.3 - Guardianship subsidy.

§ 40-11-12.3. Guardianship subsidy.The state may make funds available through the department of children, youth and families for special reimbursement to guardians appointed pursuant to this chapter. These funds will be disbursed in accordance with the guidelines to be promulgated by the department of children, youth and families.History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 195, § 2; P.L. 1994, ch. 263, § 2.
RI Gen L § 40-11-12.4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-11 - Abused and Neglected Children|Section 40-11-12.4 - Restraining orders.

§ 40-11-12.4. Restraining orders.(a) Whenever the family court has assumed jurisdiction by way of the filing of a petition pursuant to chapter 1 of title 14 or chapter 11 of this title, the court, upon notice to the individual to be restrained and after a hearing, may restrain the individual so notified from interfering with the personal liberty of another, and may restrain the individual so notified from maliciously causing, or attempting to cause, bodily harm to another, and may restrain any individual so notified from maliciously causing, or attempting to cause, bodily harm to another and, upon a finding by the court that any person has been so harmed, or threatened with harm, the court may prescribe treatment including, but not limited to, outpatient counseling to the individual so restrained.(b) As used in this section, the term "individual" shall include any party to the petition or any person acting on behalf of the party.(c) Restraining orders pursuant to this provision shall be issued in conformity with the hearing and notice requirements set forth in § 15-15-1 et seq.(d) (1) The family court shall have the authority to enforce any violation of a restraining order entered pursuant to this section by contempt.(2) The contempt order shall not be exclusive and shall not preclude any other available civil or criminal remedies.(e) Any violation of a restraining order under this chapter protecting a person against bodily harm and/or against threat of imminent bodily injury shall be a misdemeanor that shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both. The penalties for violation of this section shall also include the penalties provided in § 12-29-5.History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 48, § 1.
RI Gen L § 40-11-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-11 - Abused and Neglected Children|Section 40-11-13 - Confidentiality of reports and records - Penalty for disclosure.

§ 40-11-13. Confidentiality of reports and records — Penalty for disclosure.(a) All records concerning reports of child abuse and neglect, including reports made to the department, shall be confidential except as specifically provided by this chapter or as specifically provided by § 42-72-8 or specifically authorized by the family court in furtherance of the purposes directly connected with this chapter.(b) Any employee or agent of the department violating any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be fined not more than two hundred dollars ($200) or shall be imprisoned for not more than six (6) months, or both.(c) Nothing in this chapter shall limit the right of the attorney general to receive all records and reports of child abuse when the office is engaged in the investigation of or prosecution of criminal conduct by another relating to the child or other children within the same family unit.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 91, § 2; P.L. 1985, ch. 347, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 54, § 2; P.L. 1999, ch. 122, § 2.
RI Gen L § 40-11-13.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-11 - Abused and Neglected Children|Section 40-11-13.1 - Destruction of reports and records.

§ 40-11-13.1. Destruction of reports and records.All records concerning reports of child abuse and neglect made pursuant to this chapter, including reports made to the department, shall be destroyed three (3) years after the date of a final determination by either the family court or the department that the reported child abuse or neglect did not in fact occur.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 471, § 1.
RI Gen L § 40-11-15 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-11 - Abused and Neglected Children|Section 40-11-15 - Religious practices.

§ 40-11-15. Religious practices.A parent or guardian practicing his or her religious beliefs that differ from general community standards who does not provide specified medical treatment for a child shall not, for that reason alone, be considered a negligent parent or guardian. However, nothing in this section shall: (1) Prevent the child from being considered abused or neglected if the child is harmed, or threatened with harm, as described in § 40-11-2; or (2) Preclude the court from ordering medical services or nonmedical services recognized by the laws of this state to be provided to the child where his or her health requires it.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 91, § 2; P.L. 2004, ch. 270, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 599, § 1.
RI Gen L § 40-11-16 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-11 - Abused and Neglected Children|Section 40-11-16 - Severability.

§ 40-11-16. Severability.If any provision of this chapter or application thereof is held to be invalid, the remainder of the chapter and the application of that provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 91, § 2.
RI Gen L § 40-11-17 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-11 - Abused and Neglected Children|Section 40-11-17 - Shaken-baby syndrome prevention initiative.

§ 40-11-17. Shaken-baby syndrome prevention initiative.(a) The department of health shall collaborate with the department of children, youth and families and other state agencies serving families and children, the medical community, law enforcement, human service providers, and child advocacy organizations to develop and implement a comprehensive, statewide initiative to reduce death and disability resulting from shaken-baby syndrome. The initiative shall include, but not be limited to:(1) Instituting a patient education program on shaken-baby syndrome prevention for all parents of newborns;(2) Instituting education and training programs on the prevention and diagnosis of shaken-baby syndrome for other parents, caregivers, physicians, and professionals serving children and families;(3) Assisting in the development of programs to support and serve victims and families affected by shaken-baby syndrome; and(4) Conducting surveillance and data collection on the incidence of shaken-baby syndrome and traumatic brain injury in infants and young children.(b) The department of health shall promulgate all rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this section.(c) The department of health, in collaboration with the department of children, youth and families, shall report annually to the general assembly, the status of the shaken-baby syndrome prevention initiative.History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 547, § 2.
RI Gen L § 40-11-18 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-11 - Abused and Neglected Children|Section 40-11-18 - Children's advocacy centers - Services - Requirements.

§ 40-11-18. Children's advocacy centers — Services — Requirements.(a) Children's advocacy centers shall provide the following services to children in Rhode Island:(1) Operation of a child-appropriate or child-friendly facility that provides a comfortable, private setting that is both physically and psychologically safe for clients;(2) Participation in a multidisciplinary team for response to child abuse allegations;(3) Operation of a legal entity responsible for program and fiscal operations that has established and implemented basic sound administrative practices;(4) Promotion of policies, practices, and procedures that are culturally competent and diverse;(5) Conduct forensic interviews in a manner that is of a neutral, fact-finding nature and coordinated to avoid duplicative interviewing;(6) Provide specialized medical evaluation and treatment made available to clients as part of the team response, either at the CAC or through coordination and referral with other specialized medical providers;(7) Offer therapeutic intervention through specialized mental health services made available as part of the team response, either at the child advocacy center or through coordination and referral with other appropriate treatment providers;(8) Offer victim support and advocacy as part of the team response, either at the child advocacy center or through coordination with other providers, throughout the investigation and subsequent legal proceedings;(9) Conduct team discussions and provide information sharing regarding the investigation, case status, and services needed by the child and family are to occur on a routine basis;(10) Develop and implement a system for monitoring case progress and tracking case outcomes for team components; and(11) Shall establish a safe exchange location for children and families who have a parenting agreement or an order providing for visitation or custody of the children that require a safe exchange location.(b) As used in this section, "cultural competency" means the capacity to function in more than one culture, requiring the ability to appreciate, understand, and interact with members of diverse populations within the local community.History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 189, § 2; P.L. 2018, ch. 262, § 2.
RI Gen L § 40-12-1 - 40-12-15 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-12 - Child Placement Agencies|Section 40-12-1 - 40-12-15 - [Repealed.]

§ 40-12-1 — 40-12-15. [Repealed.]
RI Gen L § 40-13-1 - 40-13-15 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-13 - Day Nurseries and Homes for Children|Section 40-13-1 - 40-13-15 - [Repealed.]

§ 40-13-1 — 40-13-15. [Repealed.]
RI Gen L § 40-13.1-1 - 40-13.1-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-13.1 - Family Day Care Home Act|Section 40-13.1-1 - 40-13.1-5 - [Repealed.]

§ 40-13.1-1 — 40-13.1-5. [Repealed.]
RI Gen L § 40-13.2-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-13.2 - Certification of Childcare and Youth-Serving Workers and Operators|Section 40-13.2-1 - Definitions.

§ 40-13.2-1. Definitions.For the purpose of this chapter:(1) "Child" means any person less than eighteen (18) years of age, provided that a person over eighteen (18) years of age and not yet twenty-one (21) years of age who is nevertheless subject to continuing jurisdiction of the family court, pursuant to chapter 1 of title 14; or is identified as emotionally disturbed, as defined in chapter 7 of title 40.1 [repealed]; or is identified as developmentally delayed, in accordance with § 40.1-1-8; shall be a child for purposes of this chapter.(2) "Department" means the department of children, youth and families.(3) "Director" means the director of the department of children, youth and families, or the designee of the director.(4) "Person" when used to describe the owner or operator of a facility that must be licensed or registered with the department or when used to describe a youth-serving agency worker includes individuals, associations, and corporations.(5) "Volunteer" means any person providing volunteer services who has supervisory or disciplinary authority over a child or children or whose work involves routine contact with a child or children without the presence of other employees or volunteers.(6) "Youth-serving agency" means any facility or program that is operated for more than two (2) hours per day at least one day per week and that provides programs and activities for children and employs persons who have supervisory or disciplinary authority over a child or children. School programs operated by schools certified under the provisions of title 16 are not considered youth-serving agencies pursuant to this chapter.(7) "Youth-serving agency worker" means any person in the employ of a youth-serving agency who has supervisory or disciplinary authority over a child or children or whose work involves routine contact with a child or children without the presence of other employees. This shall include any private vendor, independent contractor, contract employee or those who are hired by a third party that has contracted with the youth-serving agency to provide services and whose work involves routine contact with a child or children without the presence of other employees.History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 334, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 217, § 2; P.L. 1997, ch. 228, § 2; P.L. 1997, ch. 322, § 2; P.L. 2017, ch. 401, § 1.
RI Gen L § 40-13.2-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-13.2 - Certification of Childcare and Youth-Serving Workers and Operators|Section 40-13.2-2 - Qualification for childcare employment.

§ 40-13.2-2. Qualification for childcare employment.Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, any person seeking to operate or seeking employment in any facility which is, or is required to be, licensed or registered with the department of children, youth and families, the department of human services, or seeking employment at the training school for youth if that employment involves supervisory or disciplinary power over a child or children or involves routine contact with a child or children without the presence of other employees, shall undergo an employment background check, a CANTS (child abuse and neglect tracking system) check of substantiated complaints, and criminal records check as provided for in this chapter. The director of the department of children, youth and families and the director of the department of human services may by rule identify those positions requiring background checks, CANTS checks, and criminal records checks.History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 334, § 1; P.L. 1990, ch. 411, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 88, art. 3, § 8.
RI Gen L § 40-13.2-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-13.2 - Certification of Childcare and Youth-Serving Workers and Operators|Section 40-13.2-3 - Employment background checks.

§ 40-13.2-3. Employment background checks.Any person seeking to operate a facility which is, or is required to be, licensed or registered with the department will submit an affidavit to the department providing information relating to individual employment history as shall be required by rule promulgated by the director. Any person operating a facility which is, or is required to be, licensed or registered with the department shall require all persons seeking employment, if that employment involves supervisory or disciplinary power over a child or children or involves routine contact with a child or children without the presence of other employees, to execute a similar affidavit prior to employment and will maintain the affidavit on file subject to inspection by the director. Failure to require the affidavit or failure to maintain the affidavit on file will be prima facie grounds to revoke the license or registration of the operator of the facility.History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 334, § 1.
RI Gen L § 40-13.2-3.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-13.2 - Certification of Childcare and Youth-Serving Workers and Operators|Section 40-13.2-3.1 - CANTS (Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System) check - Operators and employees.

§ 40-13.2-3.1. CANTS (Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System) check — Operators and employees.Any person seeking to operate a facility which is, or is required to be, licensed or registered with the department or who is seeking employment, if the employment involves supervisory or disciplinary power over a child or children or involves routine contact with a child or children without the presence of other employees in any facility which is, or is required to be, licensed or registered with the department or who is seeking such employment at the training school for youth shall, after acceptance by the employer of the affidavit required by § 40-13.2-3, apply to the appropriate agency for a CANTS (child abuse and neglect tracking system) check. The department is authorized and directed to promulgate rules and regulations to impose such fees or charges as may be appropriate to implement the provisions of this section.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 411, § 2; P.L. 2011, ch. 151, art. 17, § 2.
RI Gen L § 40-13.2-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-13.2 - Certification of Childcare and Youth-Serving Workers and Operators|Section 40-13.2-4 - Criminal records check - Operators of childcare facilities that must be licensed or registered with the department.

§ 40-13.2-4. Criminal records check — Operators of childcare facilities that must be licensed or registered with the department.Any person seeking to operate a facility, that is, or is required to be, licensed or registered with the department of human services or the department of children, youth and families, shall apply to the Rhode Island bureau of criminal identification, attorney general's office, or the department of children, youth and families or the state or local police department, for a nationwide criminal records check. The check will conform to the applicable federal standards, including the taking of fingerprints to identify the applicant, and any expense associated with providing the criminal records check shall be paid by the applicant and/or requesting agency. The director of the department of human services or the department of children, youth and families will determine by rule those items of information appearing on a criminal records check that constitute disqualifying information because that information would indicate that the employment could endanger the health or welfare of a child or children. Upon the discovery of any disqualifying information with respect to a proposed operator, the Rhode Island bureau of criminal identification will inform the director of the department of human services or the department of children, youth and families, in writing, of the nature of the disqualifying information.History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 334, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 247, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 217, § 2; P.L. 1997, ch. 228, § 2; P.L. 1997, ch. 322, § 2; P.L. 2011, ch. 220, § 2; P.L. 2011, ch. 240, § 2; P.L. 2016, ch. 147, § 3; P.L. 2016, ch. 154, § 3; P.L. 2019, ch. 88, art. 3, § 8.
RI Gen L § 40-13.2-4.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-13.2 - Certification of Childcare and Youth-Serving Workers and Operators|Section 40-13.2-4.1 - Criminal records check - Operators of youth-serving agencies.

§ 40-13.2-4.1. Criminal records check — Operators of youth-serving agencies.(a) Any person seeking to operate a facility or program which is a youth-serving agency shall apply to the bureau of criminal identification of the attorney general's office for a criminal records check. Those items of information appearing on a criminal records check that have been determined to constitute disqualifying information by the director pursuant to § 40-13.2-4 of this chapter shall also constitute items of disqualifying information pursuant to this section.(b) Upon the discovery of any disqualifying information, as defined in accordance with the rule promulgated by the director, the bureau of criminal identification of the attorney general's office will inform the applicant, in writing, of the nature of the disqualifying information. In addition, the bureau of criminal identification of the attorney general's office will inform the applicant, in writing, without disclosing the nature of the disqualifying information, that an item of disqualifying information has been discovered.(c) In those situations in which no disqualifying information has been found, the bureau of criminal identification of the attorney general's office will inform the applicant, in writing, of this fact.(d) The operator or proposed operator of the youth-serving agency will maintain on file a document issued by the bureau of criminal identification of the attorney general's office stating that no disqualifying information has been discovered as regards the operator or proposed operator of the youth-serving agency, and this document shall be made available for inspection by the parent(s)/guardian(s) of any child enrolled in the programs of the youth-serving agency. The operator will also maintain on file, and make available for inspection by the parent(s)/guardian(s) of any child enrolled in the programs of the youth-serving agency, evidence that criminal records checks have been obtained on all employees of the youth-serving agency pursuant to § 40-13.2-5.1, and the results of the checks.History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 217, § 3; P.L. 1997, ch. 228, § 3; P.L. 1997, ch. 322, § 3; P.L. 2006, ch. 216, § 24.
RI Gen L § 40-13.2-5.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-13.2 - Certification of Childcare and Youth-Serving Workers and Operators|Section 40-13.2-5.2 - Criminal records check - Employees of the department of children, youth and families.

§ 40-13.2-5.2. Criminal records check — Employees of the department of children, youth and families.(a) Any person seeking employment with the department of children, youth and families shall apply to the bureau of criminal identification (BCI), department of attorney general, state police, or local police department where the applicant resides, or the department of children, youth and families, for a national and state criminal records check. The check shall conform to the applicable federal standards, including the taking of fingerprints to identify the applicant. The director shall determine by rule those items of information appearing on a criminal records check that constitute disqualifying information because the information would indicate that employment could endanger the health or welfare of a child or children and would be inconsistent with the purpose and intent of the department of children, youth and families.(b) The department of attorney general, the state police, or the local police department shall forward the results of the nationwide and state criminal record checks, including the nature of any criminal record, on the individual to the individual and to the department of children, youth and families. Upon the discovery of any disqualifying information with respect to an applicant, the department of children, youth and families shall inform the applicant of the disqualifying information.(c) The cost of criminal record checks required by this section for individuals who are not currently employed by the state of Rhode Island shall be the responsibility of the applicant. The cost of criminal records checks required by this section for individuals who are currently employed by the state of Rhode Island shall be the responsibility of the department of children, youth and families.(d) Any individual required to submit to a criminal background check, state and/or federal, under subsection (a) above who has submitted to a criminal background check conducted within the previous six (6) months in accordance with § 14-1-34 and/or § 15-7-11 and/or §§ 40-13.2-2, 40-13.2-4, 40-13.2-5, and/or § 40-13.2-9, shall be exempt from an additional check but shall request the department of attorney general, the state police, or the local police department that conducted the check forward the results, including the nature of the criminal record, to the department of children, youth and families.History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 234, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 252, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 147, § 3; P.L. 2016, ch. 154, § 3.