§30-7-6. Perpetrator counseling programs.

(a) The coalition shall establish minimum program and treatment standards for perpetrator counseling programs. The standards shall be used as guidelines by the courts for recommending referral to the programs. Perpetrator programs shall:

(1) Be operated by community-based, nonprofit agencies that are governed by a board of directors which reflects the community each serves.

(2) Have as the primary goal of the treatment program the reduction and elimination of domestic violence.

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

(4) Agree to, accept, adopt, and implement the prevailing minimum standards for perpetrator programs as established by the coalition.

(b) Perpetrator treatment programs shall not be eligible to receive state funds allocated to the coalition for disbursement to shelters.

(Acts 1997, No. 97-411, p. 676, §6.)