HAR §17-656.1-19. Identification

(a) The department shall identify applicants and recipients with a history of domestic violence while maintaining the confidentiality of such individuals. (b) Individuals identified as having a history of domestic violence shall be referred to a domestic violence agency or domestic violence advocate for the following services: (1) A determination of domestic violence victim status, using the criteria set forth in section 17-656.1-20; and (2) An assessment and development of an individualized service plan. [Eff 12/12/98; am 10/18/01: comp 1/20/05; am 1/17/08; comp 6/26/09] (Auth: HRS §346-14) (Imp: 42 U.S.C. §§601, 602; 45 C.F.R. §§260.50 through 260.55; HRS §346-14) §17-656.1-20 Participation requirements for domestic violence victims. (a) An applicant or recipient shall be determined a domestic violence victim for up to a six-month period, if the individual: (1) Has requested a determination of domestic violence victim status; (2) Is currently not employed, or if employed is employed less than twenty hours per week; (3) Is currently not attending an institution of post-secondary education, or if attending a school of post-secondary education is not