{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"18297","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 18297","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 9. PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES [10000. - 18999.98.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9"},{"name":"PART 6. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS [18000. - 18999.98.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. The Domestic Violence Shelter-Based Programs Act [18290. - 18309.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-6/chapter-5"}],"history":"Repealed and added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 857, Sec. 4.   Effective January 1, 2007.","effective":"2007-01-01","html":"<p>The staff of each domestic violence shelter-based program shall attempt to achieve community support and acceptance of the program by advocating the program to community representatives and groups within the community.</p><p>Volunteers shall be trained and used to maximum capacity in the delivery of services. Staff and volunteers shall meet the training requirements set forth in Section <a href=\"/evid/1037.1\">1037.1</a> of the Evidence Code.</p>","text":"The staff of each domestic violence shelter-based program shall attempt to achieve community support and acceptance of the program by advocating the program to community representatives and groups within the community. Volunteers shall be trained and used to maximum capacity in the delivery of services. Staff and volunteers shall meet the training requirements set forth in Section 1037.1 of the Evidence Code.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/the-domestic-violence-shelter-based-programs-act-18297","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}