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 102 STAT. 114

Reports. Records.

PUBLIC LAW 100-294—APR. 25, 1988

"(1) the handling of child abuse cases, particularly cases of child sexual abuse, in a manner which limits additional trauma to the child victim; and "(2) the investigation and prosecution of cases of child abuse, particularly child sexual abuse. "(b) EuGiBiLiTY REQUIREMENTS.—In order for a State to qualify for assistance under this section, such State shall— "(1) fulfill the requirements of sections 8(b) and 8(e) or receive a waiver under section 8(c); "(2) establish a task force as provided in subsection (c); "(3) fulfill the requirements of subsection (d); and "(4) submit an application to the Secretary at such time and containing such information and assurances as the Secretary considers necessary, including an assurance that the State will— "(A) make such reports to the Secretary as may reasonably be required; and "(B) maintain and provide access to records relating to activities under subsections (a) and (b). "(c) STATE TASK FORCES.—

"(1) GENERAL RULE.—Except as provided in paragraph (2), a State requesting assistance under this section shall establish or designate a State multidisciplinary task force on children's justice (hereinafter referred to as 'State task force') composed of professionals with knowledge and experience relating to the criminal justice system and issues of child abuse. The State task force shall include— "(A) individuals representing the law enforcement community; "(B) judicial and legal officers (including individuals involved with the defense as well as the prosecution of such cases); "(C) child advocates; "(D) health and mental health professionals; "(E) individuals representing child protective service agencies; "(F) individuals experienced in working with children with handicaps; "(G) parents; and "(H) representatives of parents' groups. "(2) EXISTING TASK FORCE.—As determined by the Secretary, a State commission or task force established after January 1, 1983, with substantially comparable membership and functions, may be considered the State task force for purposes of this subsection. "(d) STATE TASK FORCE STUDY.—Before a State receives assistance under this section, the State task force shall— "(1) review and evaluate State investigative, administrative and judicial handling of cases of child abuse, particularly child sexual abuse; and "(2) make recommendations in each of the categories described in subsection (e). The task force may make such other comments and recommendations as are considered relevant and useful. "(e) ADOPTION OF STATE TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS.— "(1) GENERAL RULE.—Subject to the provisions of paragraph

(2), before a State receives assistance under this section, a State

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