2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 70.125.030: Definitions.

As used in this chapter and unless the context indicates otherwise:

     (1) "Core services" means treatment services for victims of sexual assault including information and referral, crisis intervention, medical advocacy, legal advocacy, support, system coordination, and prevention for potential victims of sexual assault.

     (2) "Department" means the department of community, trade, and economic development.

     (3) "Law enforcement agencies" means police and sheriff's departments of this state.

     (4) "Personal representative" means a friend, relative, attorney, or employee or volunteer from a community sexual assault program or specialized treatment service provider.

     (5) "Rape crisis center" means a community-based social service agency which provides services to victims of sexual assault.

     (6) "Community sexual assault program" means a community-based social service agency that is qualified to provide and provides core services to victims of sexual assault.

     (7) "Sexual assault" means one or more of the following:

     (a) Rape or rape of a child;

     (b) Assault with intent to commit rape or rape of a child;

     (c) Incest or indecent liberties;

     (d) Child molestation;

     (e) Sexual misconduct with a minor;

     (f) Custodial sexual misconduct;

     (g) Crimes with a sexual motivation; or

     (h) An attempt to commit any of the aforementioned offenses.

     (8) "Specialized services" means treatment services for victims of sexual assault including support groups, therapy, and specialized sexual assault medical examination.

     (9) "Victim" means any person who suffers physical and/or mental anguish as a proximate result of a sexual assault.

[2000 c 54 § 1; 1999 c 45 § 6; 1996 c 123 § 6; 1988 c 145 § 19; 1979 ex.s. c 219 § 3.]

Transfer of powers and duties -- 1996 c 123: "The powers and duties of the department of social and health services under this chapter shall be transferred to the department of community, trade, and economic development on July 1, 1996. The department of social and health services shall transfer all unspent appropriated funds, records, and documents necessary to facilitate a successful transfer." [1996 c 123 § 9.]      Effective date -- 1996 c 123: See note following RCW 43.280.010.      Effective date -- Savings -- Application -- 1988 c 145: See notes following RCW 9A.44.010.      Severability -- 1979 ex.s. c 219: See note following RCW 70.125.010.