Section 30-7-2

Minimum standards for domestic violence shelters.

(a) The following minimum standards for domestic violence shelters shall be used by the coalition to determine membership in the coalition. Any domestic violence shelter seeking membership shall meet the following qualifications:

(1) Be a community-based, nonprofit agency.

(2) Have as its primary function the elimination and reduction of domestic violence.

(3) Provide shelter, counseling, advocacy, and referral for domestic violence victims.

(4) Operate its principal place of business or service activity in the state.

(5) Agree to, accept, adopt, and implement the prevailing Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence shelter standards.

(6) Be governed by a board of directors which reflects the community it serves.

(7) Affirm in writing its commitment to the specific and primary purpose of the Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence as stated in an affirmation of unity.

(8) Be an associate member of the Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence for one year prior to application for full membership.

(b) The coalition shall certify any domestic violence shelter meeting the qualifications set forth in subsection (a).

(Acts 1997, No. 97-411, p. 676, §2.)