2011 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 46 — Public welfare and assistance
RS 46:2402 — Definitions

§2402. Definitions

Except where the context clearly indicates otherwise, in this Chapter:

(1) "Board" means the Louisiana Children's Trust Fund Board.

(2) "Child abuse prevention" means services and programs funded through the Children's Trust Fund which are designed to prevent the occurrence or recurrence of child abuse and neglect as defined in R.S. 14:403. Except for those provided in this Chapter and except for the purpose of planning and coordination pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter, the services and programs of the Department of Services which are mandated by state law or state appropriation, or which are required for receipt of federal funds shall not be subject to the provisions of this Chapter.

(3) "Department" means the Department of Services.

(4) "Director" means the executive director of the Children's Trust Fund Board.

(5) "Fund" means the "Louisiana Children's Trust Fund" established by R.S. 46:2403.

(6) "Office" means the office of human development.

(7) "Primary prevention" means programs and services designed to promote the general welfare of children and families.

(8) "Secondary prevention" means the identification of children who are in circumstances where there is a high risk that abuse will occur and assistance is necessary and appropriate to prevent abuse and neglect from occurring.

(9) "Tertiary prevention" means those services provided after abuse or neglect has occurred which are designed to prevent the recurrence of abuse or neglect.

Acts 1987, No. 932, §1, eff. July 20, 1987.