HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2023-R0027 - MOU with Children's Advocacy Center of the South Plains 1.10.23Resolution No. 2023-R0027
Item No. 5.29
January 10, 2023
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Chief of Police of the City of Lubbock is hereby authorized and
directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, the 2022-2023
Interagency Agreement (the 2022-2023 Lubbock County Memorandum of
Understanding) and related documents (including the 2022-2023 Working Protocols
for Lubbock County), between the City of Lubbock and other certain entities operating
within Lubbock County, to coordinate activities and responses related to the
investigation of child abuse within the county. Said 2022-2023 Agreement and related
documents are attached hereto and incorporated in this resolution as if fully set forth
herein and shall be included in the minutes of the City Council.
Passed by the City Council on
APPROVED AS TO C NTE T:
4di, Chief of Police
January 10, 2023
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Resolution No. 2023-R0027
LUBBOCK COUNTY
INTERAGENCY MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
This Memorandum of Understanding ("Agreement" or "MOU") is entered into by and
between the Lubbock County District Attorney's Office, the Lubbock Police Department, the
Ransom Canyon Police Department, the Slaton Police Department, the Idalou Police
Department, the New Deal Police Department, the Abernathy Police Department, the
Wolfforth Police Department, the Shallowater Police Department, the Lubbock County
Sheriff's Office, the Children's Advocacy Center of the South Plains (CACSP), the Texas
Department of Family and Protective Services, the Health and Human Services Commission,
the TTUHSC C.A.RE. Clinic, the Forensic Nurse Staffing of West Texas group, and the
LUBBOCK RAPE CRISIS CENTER - d.b.a. Voice of Hope, each a "Participating Agency" and
collectively the "Multidisciplinary Team" or the "Parties". The purpose of this Agreement
is to set forth the duties and obligations of the Parties.
1. LEGAL AUTHORITY
This Agreement is authorized by and in compliance with the provisions of Texas Family Code,
Section 264.403
II. MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Multidisciplinary Team is to effectively protect the children of the
community by consolidating the community's investigative, legal, and social services into one
collaborative effort. in support of this mission, each Participating Agency agrees to cooperate
pursuing the following goals:
1. Minimizing revictimization of alleged abuse and neglect victims and nonoffending family
members through the investigation, assessment, intervention, and prosecution process;
and
2. Maintaining a cooperative team approach to facilitate successful outcomes in the criminal
justice and child protection systems through shared fact-finding and strong, collaborative case
development.
The Multidisciplinary Team recognizes that one of the primary tools to be utilized in the
achievement of the aforementioned goals will be reports generated by the Department of Family
and Protective Services (DFPS). The reports are received by the DFPS, Law Enforcement and
CACSP. Partner Agencies recognize CACSP's role is to receive, review, and track the reports
relating to the suspected abuse or neglect of a child or the death of a child from abuse or neglect
and identify those cases that meet the case acceptance criteria outlined in the Multidisciplinary
Team Working Protocols, attached hereto as Attachment A. The CACSP shall coordinate the
activities of the Participating Agencies relating to abuse and neglect investigations and delivery
of services to alleged abuse and neglect victims and their families.
In addition, the Multidisciplinary Team understands that the duties prescribed to the CACSP do
not relieve a Participating Agency of its duty to investigate a report of abuse or neglect as
required by law. This MOU shall not be construed to change, reduce, or expand the authority or
jurisdiction of the CACSP or any Participating Agency as it relates to initiating and conducting
investigations, assessments, and/or interventions.
III. THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM
The Multidisciplinary Team recognizes that the best interest of the children is served when
investigations and services are coordinated and when agencies collaborate in a way that is
mutually supportive. Each Participating Agency accepts and supports the value of the role and
contribution of every other agency and agrees to support the collaborative effort. This includes
the commitment of resources to the Multidisciplinary Team and the sharing of information to the
extent allowed by law
IV. TERM OF THE MOU
This MOU is effective on the signature date of the latter of the Participating Agency to sign this
MOU. This MOU will remain in effect for three (3) years from the effective date. There are no
extension options.
All Participating Agencies commit to a routine evaluation of the collaborative effort.
This Agreement must be re -executed at least every three (3) years, on a significant change to the
Agreement, or on a change of authorized signatory of a Participating Agency. The Parties agree
to provide written notice to the other Parties if it determines that there is a material change in the
Agreement.
V. BUDGET
There is no funding associated with this MOU.
VI. GENERAL TERMS
A. This MOU may be amended or modified by the consent of all Parties at any time
during its term. Amendments to this MOU must be in writing and signed by all
Participating Agencies.
B. The Parties shall comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and
regulations as these statutes, rules, and regulations currently exist and as amended
throughout the term of this MOU.
C. This MOU may be terminated by any Participating Agency without cause upon
thirty (30) days written notice to the signatory of each Participating Agency.
D. The Participating Agencies shall not discriminate against any person in the
delivery of services on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex,
disability, or age. The Participating Agencies shall take reasonable steps to
communicate with and provide meaningful access to services to persons with
limited English proficiency and persons with disabilities.
E. Upon termination of all or part of this MOU, the Parties will be discharged from
any further obligation created under the applicable terms of this MOU except for
the equitable settlement of the respective accrued interests or obligations incurred
prior to termination. All confidentiality requirements survive termination or
expiration of this MOU.
F. The Parties agree there is nothing in this MOU that is meant to be a waiver by any
state governmental agency or the State of Texas of any immunities from suit or
from liability that each state governmental agency or the State of Texas may have
by operation of law.
G. A member of the Multidisciplinary Team, a Board member, staff member, or
volunteer of the CACSP is not liable for civil damages for a recommendation
made or an opinion rendered in good faith while acting in the official scope of the
person's duties. The limitation on civil liability does not apply if a person's
actions constitute gross negligence.
H. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which
will be an original, and all of such counterparts will together constitute but one
and the same agreement.
1. This document and the Multidisciplinary Team Working Protocols constitutes the
entire agreement of the Parties and is intended as a complete and exclusive
statement of the promises, representations, negotiations, discussions, and other
agreements that may have been made in connection with the subject matter
hereof. Any additional or conflicting terms in any future document incorporated
into this Agreement will be harmonized with this Agreement to the extent
possible.
VII. ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A — Multidisciplinary Team Working Protocols
By signing below, the Participating Agency acknowledges that it has read the MOU and
agrees to its terms, and that the person whose signature appears below has the requisite
authority to execute this MOU on behalf of the named Participating Agency.
SIGNATURE PAGES FOLLOW
OocuSign Envelope ID: A6A688FE-8EE64W743C0E-43311C17OS37
FOR THE LUBBOCK COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY:
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Sunshine Stanek
Lubbock County District Attorney
11/7/2022
Date of Signature
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FOR THE LUBBOCK COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT:
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Kelly Rowe
Lubbock County Sheriff
Date of Signature
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FOR THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
Floyd M hell Date of Signature'�'-N
Lubbock Police Department Chief
ATTEST:
Beckj Garza
City of Lubbock Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
01-10-2023
Date of Signature
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FOR THE CITY OF RANSOM CANYON POLICE DEPARTMENT:
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James Hill Date of Signature
Ransom Canyon Police Chief
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FOR THE CITY OF SLATON POLICE DEPARTMENT:
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Trevor Barnes
Slaton Police Chief
Date of Signature
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FOR THE CITY OF IDALOU POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Eric Williams
Idalou Police Chief
11/21/2022
Date of Signature
FOR THE CITY OF NEW DEAL POLICE DEPARTMENT:
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New Deal Police Chief
Date of Signature
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FOR THE CITY OF ABERNATHY POLICE DEPARTMENT:
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Abernathy Police Chief
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FOR THE CITY OF WOLFFORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT:
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Wolfforth Police Chief
11/4/2022
Date of Signature
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FOR THE CITY OF SHALLOWATER POLICE DEPARTMENT:
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Brian Williams
Shallowater Police Chief
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FOR THE TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER:
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TTUHSC Director of Child Abuse Pediatrics
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FOR THE LUBBOCK RAPE CRISIS CENTER - D.B.A. VOICE: OF HOPE:
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Lubbock Rape Crisis Center - D.B.A. Voice of Hope
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21/22/2022
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FOR THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY PROTECTIVE SERVICES:
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FOR THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION:
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Michelle Dionne-Vahaiik Date of Signature
Associate Commissioner for Long Term Care Regulation
Health and Human Services Commission
2022 Memorandum of Understanding — Lubbock County
FOR FORENSIC NURSE STAFFING OF WEST TEXAS:
Donna Neel
Forensic Nurse Staffing of West Texas
Date of Signature
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FOR THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER:
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Children's Advocacy Center Board President
Derek Danner
Children's Advocacy Center Executive Director
11/21/2022
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MULTIDISCIPLINAY TEAM WORKING PROTOCOLS
LUBBOCK COUNTY
I. Children's Advocacy Center of the South Plains, Texas, Inc. Mission Statement
The mission of the Children`s Advocacy Center of the South Plains, Texas, Inc. (CACSP or
Center) is to bring together community resources to speed the healing of child victims of abuse
and other forms of trauma. In furtherance of this mission, the Center has facilitated a
multidisciplinary team response to abuse and neglect allegations and sets forth the role of each
participating agency through adoption of these Working Protocol.
The mission of the Lubbock County Multidisciplinary Team is to more effectively protect the
children of the service area by consolidating the community investigative, legal, and social
services provided by the Lubbock County District Attorney's Office, the Lubbock Police
Department, the Ransom Canyon Police Department, the Slaton Police Department, the
Idalou Police Department, the New Deal Police Department, the Abernathy Police
Department, the Wolfforth Police Department, the Shallowater Police Department, the
Lubbock County Sheriffs Office, the Texas Tech University C.A.R.E. clinic, the Lubbock Rape
Crisis Center-d.b.a. Voice of Hope, the Forensic Nurse Staffing of West Texas group, the
CACSP, and the Health and Human Services Commission into one collaborative effort.
The South Plains service area consists of the following counties: Lubbock, Hockley/Cochran,
Hockley/Cochran, Cochran, Dickens, Hockley/Cochran, Garza, Lynn, Hockley, King, Lubbock,
Motley, Terry, Hockley/Cochran, and Yoakum.
II. Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Members
The Multidisciplinary Team members for Lubbock County include the following participating
agencies: Lubbock County District Attorney's office, the Lubbock Police Department, the
Ransom Canyon Police Department, the Slaton Police Department, the Idalou Police
Department, the New Deal Police Department, the Abernathy Police Department, the
Wolfforth Police Department, the Shallowater Police Department, the Lubbock County
Sheriffs Office, the Texas Tech University C.A.R.E. Clinic, the Forensic Nurse Staffing of
West Texas group, the Lubbock Rape Crisis Center - d.b.a. Voice of Hope, the CACSP, and
the Health and Human Services Commission.
III. MDT Member Roles and Responsibilities
A. Lubbock County District Attorney's office:
• Represents the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in criminal cases
involving child abuse and neglect
• Assists with all aspects of criminal investigations of child abuse
• Assists with grand jury subpoenas, search warrants, and decisions on filing charges
• Reviews all criminal child abuse cases for presentation to the grand jury, closure, or
return for further investigation
• Prosecutes all criminal cases of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect of a child
• Collaborates with other MDT members in child abuse investigations
• Attends MDT case review meetings
• Presents pertinent case information at MDT case review meetings
B. Lubbock, Ransom Canyon, Slaton, Idalou, New Deal, Abernathy, Wolfforth, and
Shallowater - Police Departments
• Investigates all criminal cases of physical abuse and neglect of children who are 16 years
of age and younger and sexual abuse of children younger than 17 years of age in the
above -named cities of Lubbock County, Texas.
• Makes referrals to CACSP that meet the target population defined in this document
• If a sexual assault is reported within 120 hours after the assault, the department shall
request a forensic medical examination. If reported after the 120 hours, the department
shall request a medical examination at the C.A.R.E. Center.
• Gathers and preserves investigation evidence to ensure a prosecutable criminal case
• Interviews and takes statements of witnesses and suspects
• Preserves crime scenes
• Prepares and executes search and arrest warrants
• Collaborates with other MDT members in child abuse investigations
• Attends MDT case review meetings
• Presents pertinent case information at MDT case review meetings
C. Lubbock County Sheriff's Offices
• Investigates all criminal cases of physical abuse and neglect of children who are 16 years
of age and younger and sexual abuse of children younger than 17 years of age in Lubbock
County
• Makes referrals to CACSP that meet the target population defined in this document
• If a sexual assault is reported within 120 hours after the assault, the department shall
request a forensic medical examination. If reported after the 120 hours, the department
shall request a medical examination at the C.A.R.E. Center.
• Gathers and preserves investigation evidence to ensure a prosecutable criminal case
• Interviews and takes statements of witnesses and suspects
• Preserves crime scenes
• Prepares and executes search and arrest warrants
• Collaborates with other MDT members in child abuse investigations
• Attends MDT case review meetings
• Presents pertinent case information at MDT case review meetings
D. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center C.A.R.E Clinic
• Performs forensic sexual abuse exams
• Performs physical abusetneglect exams
• Review, at a minimum, 50% of "diagnostic" of trauma from sexual abuse have been
reviewed by an "advanced medical consultant"
• Collaborates with other MDT members in child abuse investigations
• Attends MDT case review meetings
• Shares exam result information at case review meetings and with other members of the
MDT.
E. Forensic Nurse Staffing of West Texas group
• Performs forensic sexual abuse exams of children on acute cases presenting at the local
hospital emergency rooms
• Review at a minimum, 50% of "diagnostic" of trauma from sexual abuse have been
reviewed by an "advanced medical consultant.
• May perform forensic sexual abuse exams of children on non- acute cases that present at
local hospital emergency rooms or make referral to the C.A.R.E. Center.
• Informs and shares information on children's cases with CACSP
• Collaborates with other MDT members in child abuse investigations
• Attends MDT case review meetings
• Shares exam result information at case review meetings and with other members of the
MDT
F. Lubbock Rape Crisis Center — d.b.a. Voice of Hope
• Accompanies sexual assault victims at local hospital emergency rooms
• Assures that child victims of sexual assault are not interviewed at the hospital
• Gathers information from caregivers and outcry witnesses
• Collaborates with other MDT members in child abuse investigations
• Attends MDT case review meetings and shares pertinent case information on cases seen
at Lubbock hospitals
G. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)
• Investigates allegations of child/elder/disabled abuse and neglect by parents, relatives, or
caretakers
• Makes referrals to CACSP that meet the target population as defined in this document
• The following circumstances require a response by the CACSP and MDT. DFPS must
attempt to contact CACSP before making initial contact with a child who is the subject of
a report of abuse that:
• Is made by a professional reporter and:
• alleges sexual abuse of a child; or
• is a type of case handled by CACSP according to CACSP's Working Protocol; or
• Involves a child fatality in which there are surviving children in the deceased child's
household or under the supervision of a caregiver involved in the child fatality.
• Assesses and addresses any issues related to the child's protection, including issues of
present or future risk of abuse or neglect
• If a sexual assault is reported within 120 hours after the assault, the department shall
request a forensic medical examination. If reported after the 120 hours, the department
shall request a medical examination at the C.A.R.E. Center.
• If risk is identified, provides services to families and children to reduce the risks and
alleviate the effects of abuse and neglect
• Coordinates with community resources, family members, and the courts to address any
factors affecting the child's ongoing safety
• Provides a secure, confidential area for forensic interviews as needed (if the victim
cannot be transported to the CAC) and a supervisor has given approval for an off -site
interview
• Collaborates with other MDT members in child abuse investigations
• Attends MDT case review meetings
• Presents pertinent case information at MDT case review meetings
H. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services —Adult Protective Services in
Home Investigations (DFPS-APS)
• One of the mandates of DFPS — APS In Home Investigations is to investigate allegations
of elder and disabled individuals and neglect by parents, relatives, or caretakers to assess
and address any issues related to the individual's protection, including issues of present
or future risk of abuse or neglect.
• Once risk is identified, services are provided to reduce the risks and to alleviate the
effects of abuse and neglect.
• Services range from moderate in -home contact to removal of the adult from the home.
Responsibilities include coordinating with outside resources, family members, and the
courts to address any changing factors affecting the adult's ongoing safety.
• Provides a secure, confidential area for forensic interviews as needed (if the victim
cannot be transported to CACSP and a supervisor has given approval for an off -site
interview
• Collaborates with other MDT members in child abuse investigations
• Attends MDT case review meetings as needed
• Presents pertinent case information at MDT case review meetings
I. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services — Child Care Investigations (DFSP-
CCI)
• One of the mandates of DFPS — CCI is to investigate allegations of abuse and neglect in
childcare facilities.
• Collaborates with other MDT members in child abuse investigations
• Attends MDT case review meetings as needed
• Presents pertinent case information at MDT case review meetings
J. Health and Human Services Commission — Adult Protective Services Provider
Investigations
• Investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of clients receiving services in
state operated or contracted settings, or both, that serve adults and children with mental
illness or intellectual or developmental disability.
• Collaborates with other MDT members in child abuse investigations
• Attends MDT case reviews as needed
K. Children's Advocacy Center of the South Plains, Texas Inc.
Provides a neutral, child -focused environment that is comfortable, private, and physically and
psychologically safe for diverse populations at which an MDT can meet to facilitate the efficient
and appropriate disposition of abuse and neglect cases through the civil and criminal justice
systems as follows
o At the agency office in Lubbock, Texas or
o Travels to counties with signed agreements and interviews children using the
agency's mobile interviewing equipment, when feasible or
o During inclement weather, when travel is not safe, investigators are asked to
transport or schedule for a time when travel is safer or
• CACSP staff ensures the separation of victims and alleged offenders (juvenile offenders)
• Receives and reviews DFPS reports and contacts the appropriate investigative agencies
when the intake meets CACSP services criteria
• Collaborates with MDT members to prevent the re -victimization of the child by
minimizing the trauma surrounding the interview and reducing the number of times a
child must be interviewed
• Facilitates joint investigations and forensic interviews among participating agencies
• Coordinates and facilitates MDT case review meetings on a regular basis
• Assists with MDT training
• Provides case follow-up
• Provides support services for children and families such as family advocacy, assistance
with Crime Victim's Compensation paperwork, referral to social service agencies as
needed, and referrals to therapy as needed
• Provides community education regarding child abuse issues
• To request CACSP services/response after normal working hours or on holidays, DFPS
or Law Enforcement shall contact the Associate Director (AD) or Executive Director
(ED) by their cell phones. The AD and ED shall maintain a current on -call schedule for
CACSP staff. The AD or ED shall immediately contact the on -call staff on behalf of the
MDT member that is requesting services.
• The AD or ED will then contact the staff on call that the participating agencies are
requesting services.
IV. Target Population
The target population served by the Lubbock County Multidisciplinary Team includes:
• Persons with a disability and children between the ages of 0 to 17 involved in reports of
suspected sexual or physical abuse or neglect of the child or the death of a child from
abuse or neglect.
V. Intake and Case Coordination Process
• The CACSP's role in reviewing the reports is to review and identify DFPS reports within
the case acceptance criteria as defined by this Working Protocol and facilitate
CACSP/MDT services related to case investigation, assessment, and intervention.
• In addition, the Multidisciplinary Team understands that the CACSP's access to the
DFPS reports shall not be construed to change, reduce, or expand the authority or
jurisdiction of the CACSP or MDT member agency as it relates to initiating and
conducting investigations, assessments, and/or interventions.
• The CACSP shall review the intake reports daily, Monday through Friday.
• The intake reports are then recorded in the CACSP database as reviewed or referred with
case notes.
• Upon determination of the suspected allegations, it will be the responsibility of Law
Enforcement investigators and/or DFPS investigators to determine the need for a forensic
interview by the CACSP following the criteria in this Working Protocol.
• It is the responsibility of DFPS and/or Law Enforcement to collaborate and make direct
referrals when the CACSP does not receive an intake report.
• The preferred location is CACSP for forensic interviews at established neutral, child -
friendly, safe site in Lubbock County.
• In cases where a DFPS investigator determines that a school visit is most appropriate, a
DFPS supervisor must approve.
A. Definitions
Forensic Interviewers:
• Forensic Interviewers have specialized training equipping them to talk with alleged child
victims in a safe environment and in a developmentally appropriate, non -suggestive
manner.
• By meeting the informational needs of the various investigative agencies, forensic
interviewers can eliminate the need for unnecessarily duplicative interviews by multiple
individuals.
• Conduct forensic interviews of children between the ages of 2 to 17 who have made an
outcry of sexual or severe physical abuse/neglect
• Conduct forensic interviews of children considered to be at risk for sexual or severe
physical abuse/neglect due to reported allegations of abuse for other children
• Conduct forensic interviews of developmentally delayed adults over the age of 17 who
are suspected victims of abuse/neglect
• Conduct forensic interviews of children who have been witnesses to abuse/neglect,
domestic violence, kidnappings, homicides, suicides
• Conduct forensic interviews of child fatality incidents in which there are surviving
children living in the household or under supervision of a caregiver involved in a child
fatality
• Presents pertinent case information at MDT case review meetings
B. Forensic Interviews (FI)
• A developmentally sensitive and legally sound method of gathering factual information
regarding allegations of abuse and/or exposure to violence using a semi -structured
narrative process.
• This interview is conducted by a competently trained, neutral professional utilizing
research and practice -informed techniques as part of a larger investigative process.
C. Subsequent Forensic Interviews
• An interview to supplement the initial completed forensic interview.
• Based upon a unanimous team decision of the MDT members
• Subsequent interview to be conducted by the same Forensic Interviewer
• Used in cases in which a child makes a disclosure about something but later on discloses
additional information. (ex: child discloses fondling at initial FI but later discloses oral
sex as well)
D. Multi -Session Forensic Interview (MSFI)
• One forensic interview completed over multiple sessions for children and cases with
special considerations
• Based upon a unanimous team decision of the MDT members
• Suitable for
o Children with disabilities
o Children from diverse cultural backgrounds
o Preschool children
o Children who have experienced extreme trauma
o Children who are victims of human trafficking
E. Forensic Interview Process
• Initial DFPS reports of abuse/neglect will go through Law Enforcement and/or DFPS.
CACSP shall also receive and review DFPS reports and contact the appropriate
investigative agencies when the intake meets CACSP services criteria.
• DFPS and HHSC shall assume responsibility for referring cases in which they are
involved that pertain to the target population as defined in this document. Law
enforcement agencies shall refer those cases that do not fall under the jurisdiction of
DFPS that pertain to the target population as defined in this document.
• Scheduling, Notification of other member agencies
o The CACSP shall only take appointments for forensic interviews from Law
Enforcement and/or DFPS investigators
o Appointments shall be scheduled via a phone call either to the CACSP office in
Lubbock or the Executive Director or Associate Director's cell phone.
o If investigators cannot get in touch with the SWI Coordinator, Associate Director,
a phone call should be made to the Executive Director at the CACSP office or to
the E.D.'s cell phone. The E.D. shall then assist in setting up the appointment.
o Only the SWI Coordinator and Associate Director may schedule forensic
interviews. No other CACSP staff has the authority to schedule interviews for the
interviewers except for the Executive Director.
o Cell phone numbers for the Associate Director and Executive Director shall be
provided to all investigators.
o It is the responsibility of the investigator making the forensic interview
appointment to notify any other MDT members that could be involved in the
investigation about the appointment (i.e.: cases in which DFPS and Law
Enforcement will be working simultaneously).
• CACSP shall conduct emergency forensic interviews after hours and on weekends and
holidays. To request CACSP services/response after normal working hours or on
weekends or holidays, DFPS or Law Enforcement shall contact the Associate Director or
Executive Director by their cell phones. The AD and ED shall maintain a current on -call
schedule for CACSP staff. The AD or ED will immediately contact the on -call staff for
the MDT member requesting services.
• Who conducts interviews:
o Interviews may only be conducted by the CACSP's appropriately trained forensic
interviewers.
o Interviewers shall conduct the interviews using a Semi -Structured Narrative
Process.
o Interviewers shall utilize interview aids when necessary to assist a child and/or
adult with disabilities in communicating about an event. All interviewers shall be
properly trained and familiar with field-tested and accepted methods on how to
properly use interview aids as taught in all forensic interview core curriculum
training. Interview aids may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the
following:
• Anatomical Diagrams;
• Anatomical Dolls;
• Baby Dolls;
• Paper to allow the child to write or make free hand drawings to help
describe something to the interviewer;
• Flash Cards; and/or
• Other items to help active or distracted children focus, concentrate, and
communicate with the interviewer (e.g., paper, crayons, markers, shape
sorter, playdough and other miscellaneous items deemed necessary by the
trained interviewer).
o Should the need arise, forensic interviewers may present physical evidence during
the interview (e.g.., photos, text messages, writings or drawings done by the child
before the interview, etc.). Each case shall be discussed by all MDT members
involved to make a team decision on whether evidence should be presented during
the interview.
o Criteria for selecting an interviewer for a specific case shall include Spanish
speaking or when investigators state the parents/child have a preference of male
or female interviewer.
o The only people in the interview room are the forensic interviewer and the
individual being interviewed and any interpreter necessary to conduct the
interview.
• Who must be present for observation:
o Lead investigators must be present in the observation of the forensic interview.
o If an investigator (Law Enforcement or DFPS) is not present, the interview shall
not take place.
o Others allowed to observe the interview include other representatives of the MDT
member agencies and CACSP staff and representatives.
o Parents/guardians and other parties who are not members of the MDT member
agencies or the CACSP shall not be allowed in the observation room during an
interview.
• Procedures for MDT team staffing (pre- and post- interview):
o Investigators will staff with the forensic interviewers prior to the interview if
desired.
o Assigned staff shall share pertinent case background and information.
o Investigators may also staff the case with the forensic interviewer, family
advocate, other investigators, and supervisors after the interview.
o Decisions about whether a case meets the requirements for MSFI should be made
during the pre -interview staffing or post -interview decision making.
• Procedures for communications with parent/guardian pre/post interview:
o Investigators are responsible for communicating with parentstguardians to advise
of appointments for forensic interviews or the need for multiple session forensic
interviews.
o Investigators shall meet with parents/guardians after the interview.
o The CACSP Family Advocate shall assist parents/guardians in completing intake
paperwork at the interview appointment.
• Digital recording procedures:
o All cases scheduled for a forensic interview at the CACSP office, the mobile
interviewing unit, or at local law enforcement and/or DFPS offices shall be
digitally recorded.
9 Which interviews shall be digitally recorded:
o All forensic interviews involving outcries and/or reports of child abuse/neglect
that fit the criteria shall be digitally recorded.
o DFPS investigators who decide to have the forensic interviewer interview a child
at school are responsible for audio -taping the interview.
• Operation of digital recording equipment:
o The forensic interviewers are responsible for operation of digital recording
equipment.
• Communication between the MDT and the forensic interviewer:
o The case team (investigators, forensic interviewer, family advocate) shall have a
pre -interview meeting to discuss any pertinent information related to the case.
o The forensic interviewer shall take a break after the conversation regarding the
allegations with the child.
o At that time, the forensic interviewer shall enter the observation room for
discussion with the team regarding any additional questions, clarifications, or
additional concerns that have arisen regarding the forensic interview of the victim.
o The above may be repeated as many times as needed.
• Issues involving ownership, storage, duplication, viewing of video:
o A digital recording of an interview with a child that is made by the CACSP is the
property of the prosecuting attorney involved in the criminal prosecution of the
case involving the child. If no criminal prosecution occurs, the digital recording is
the property of the attorney involved in representing the department in civil action
alleging child abuse, neglect, or exploitation. If the matter involving the child is
not prosecuted, the digital recording is the property of the department if the
department is investigating the alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation. If the
department is not investigating or does not intend to investigate the matter, the
electronic recording is the property of the agency that referred the matter to the
Center.
o The CACSP does not usually store copies of the interviews. The investigating
agency has sole responsibility for storage of digitally recorded interviews.
(**Exceptions to this are delineated below).
o The CACSP shall provide additional digital recordings, as needed, to other MDT
member agencies participating in the investigation
o Digital recordings are the property of the investigating agency and thus it is at
their discretion who may view those digital recordings. Those cases selected by
forensic interviewers for peer review are an exception to this statement.
o ** The CACSP forensic interviewers shall have the option to make copies of
interviews only upon the express written permission of parents/legal guardian(s).
o **Interviews that are copied may be used for two limited purposes: 1) Peer
review meetings in which forensic interviewers meet with other forensic
interviewers for the purpose of additional training and critique from their
colleagues; and 2) To assist CACSP in its role of training law enforcement
officers on the CASP model and procedures.
F. Joint investigations
o Lead investigators are responsible for notifying investigators from member
agencies of interviews (i.e., DFPS shall notify Law Enforcement and vice
versa in cases that could involve criminal proceedings).
• Procedures for developing joint strategies
o Each agency shall work with and assist the others and the Center to ensure
that the best interest and protection of children will be served.
o The appropriate law enforcement agency shall investigate and determine
whether a crime has been committed, and, if so, present information to the
proper authorities for prosecution.
o DFPS is responsible for the protection of children/elders/disabled from harm
by their parents or others responsible for their care. DFPS is responsible for
conducting a civil investigation and taking whatever action it deems necessary
to protect the children from further harm.
o The Health and Human Services Commission Adult Protection Services
Provider is responsible for investigating allegations of abuse, neglect, and
exploitation of clients receiving services in state -operated or contracted
settings, or both, that serve adults and children with mental illness or
intellectual or developmental disabilities.
o The office of the appropriate prosecuting authority is responsible for assessing
and handling the civil and criminal legal aspects of the case in accordance
with civil and criminal law.
o Appropriate medical personnel shall be responsible for providing the medical
direction.
o Mental health direction shall be provided by the Center's Director of Clinical
Services.
G. Procedures for sharing information and reports
o All MDT members shall assume responsibility for sharing pertinent case
information with other MDT member agencies in a timely manner. All
MDT members must share pertinent case information with the appropriate
agency. In reports involving a public agency or medical organization, or
its staff, as the suspected offenders; confidentiality shall be maintained by
all MDT members involved in the investigation, and these cases shall not
be reviewed in MDT Case review.
O Information sharing may take place during staffing and/or during MDT case
review meetings as well as through a -mails and phone calls.
O The end goal is providing the best services and building the strongest case for
the best overall outcome for the families served by the Center and MDT
member agencies.
H. MSFI considerations
I. If determined by the Case Team after the initial forensic interview that a MSFI is needed,
it shall be conducted by the managing forensic interviewer.
J. The Case Team shall agree on the scheduling of the impending interviews.
K. Sessions should be scheduled close together (later the same day or the next day) when
possible.
L. MSFI may take up to 7 sessions (usually finished with 2-3 sessions).
M. Each session shall be recorded on a separate digital recording and labeled "session _ of
N. All tools used during the interviews shall be turned over to the investigators after each
MSFI session.
O. Staffing at MDT case review shall occur as usual with continued discussion at subsequent
case review meetings until the case is resolved.
P. For each session the "Case Team" shall consist of the same MSFI-trained forensic
interviewer and, when possible, the same investigators from Law Enforcement and/or
DFPS and HHSC, as were involved in the initial session.
Q. "Comfort" gifts should not be given to the child until the conclusion of all sessions.
R. Courtesy interviews — the CACSP MSFI-trained forensic interviewer should consult with
the prosecuting attorney prior to starting the MSFI.
I. Separation of Victims and Alleged Perpetrators
• CACSP staff shall ensure the separation of victims and alleged offenders (juvenile
offenders)
• Juvenile perpetrators of sexual abuse may be interviewed for the purpose of
establishing whether they have been victims of sexual abuse at the request of
investigators. These interviews shall be conducted separate and apart from the victim
interviews.
• Alleged perpetrators shall remain separated from victims by sight and sound by
placing them in the lobby with parent/caregiver that has secure access into the main
building by a security code lock
J. Team Meeting/Case Review Process
• Cases reviewed are those that have met the criteria for a forensic interview, received
other CAC services (i.e., Sexual Assault Nurse Examination, or other medical
examination) when the child is too young or non-verbal for a forensic interview
• Case review meetings for Lubbock County will be held twice monthly usually on the
I' and 3rd Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the CACSP office in Lubbock,
Texas. The CACSP reserves the right to schedule the case review meeting at a
different day or time as needed. Notification of change will be sent via e-mail, fax, or
phone calls.
• If there are fewer than 2 new cases and/or only case continuations, the case review
meetings shall be conducted remotely at a time and date that accommodates the MDT
members.
• If there are no new cases and no continuous cases without dispositions, then no case
review meeting will take place that month.
• Representatives of each member agency are required to attend each case review
meeting: Law Enforcement, DFPS, HHSC, the CACSP, the District Attorney's office,
C.A.R.E. clinic staff, Forensic Nurse Staffing of West Texas, Voice of Hope
Executive Director or other paid staff, and the Sheriff's office. If the investigator
working the case is not present — those who are representing that agency shall have
information about, and be prepared to discuss, the case during the meeting.
• DFPS CCI, DFPS APS In -Home Investigations, and HHSC Provider Investigations
are only required to have a representative at the case review meeting if they have a
case on the case review list.
• The CACSP staff has the responsibility of including DFPS-APS In -Home
Investigations and DFPS-CCI cases on the case review list and sending the assigned
representative the case review list, as needed.
• Cases are reviewed at the next case review meeting following the interview and at
each case review meeting thereafter until final disposition.
• MDT member agencies may request cases for review that do not fall in the required
review category. These may be cases in which Law Enforcement or DFPS did not
request a forensic interview or any other CACSP service but want the MDT to
discuss/review the investigation. This can be accomplished by contacting the MDT
coordinator to place the case on the MDT case review list.
• The MDT Coordinator or other designated representative of the CACSP is
responsible for generating the case review list and agenda for each meeting. The list
and agenda are disseminated via encrypted e-mail the week of the meeting.
• MDT case review meetings are facilitated by the MDT Coordinator or other
designated CACSP representative.
• CACSP staff is responsible for documentation of the dispositions of the cases being
reviewed and that information shall be entered into the CACSP case tracking system
database.
• Any recommendations from the MDT regarding concerns about the family should be
followed -up with by the lead investigator or the family advocate and discussed at the
next case review meeting as to the status of the recommendations.
• Case disposition shall be communicated to CACSP staff at case review meetings by
the investigator(s). If the investigator(s) are unable to attend the meeting, the
investigator(s) shall provide the information by phone or email.
• The appropriate District Attorney's office are available to conduct preliminary intake
of cases for initial filing decisions at each case review meeting.
K. Case Tracking
• CACSP provides case tracking via CACTX Collaborate. Cases receiving services are
entered into the database by CACSP staff. The cases that are identified based on
pending criminal charges and civil dispositions due to Law Enforcement and/or DFPS
involvement shall be entered through completion.
• CACSP shall monitor cases. As part of that monitoring, CACSP staff shall update the
database in a timely manner from the moment when services are first accessed up to
completion of the case.
• MDT member agencies may contact CACSP to request information entered in the
database.
• The information is available for statistical information, grant reports, and MDT
members.
I. Mental Health Component
• The CACSP provides free Trauma Focused Cognitive -Behavioral Therapy for abused
children and their non -offending caregivers, siblings, etc. that meet the target population
criteria at a designated location or at the child's school. Funding for these services is
provided by grants and volunteers.
• Therapy is not a part of the forensic process and is not intended for gathering information
of abuse. Therapy is about helping the child heal from trauma and should begin only after
the forensic interview has been completed.
• If investigators decide to refer the child off -site for a forensic evaluation, therapy may not
begin until after that process has been completed.
• Therapists at the CACSP do not conduct forensic evaluations to determine whether abuse
has taken place.
• Therapy is provided by four full-time therapists and one part-time therapist.
• Therapy is also provided by four graduate student interns supervised by the CACSP
contracted supervisor.
• Interns providing therapy are Master and Doctoral level graduate student interns in a
counseling/therapy field.
• Therapy/counseling is offered to individuals, families and in group settings.
• Therapy may also be conducted through tele-health.
• Referrals for therapy may be initiated by CACSP staff or any MDT member agency staff.
• The initial appointment for therapy is scheduled by the CACSP Family Advocate or the
Executive Director. Individual therapists are responsible for any subsequent
appointments.
• Referrals to other therapy resources shall be made when all CACSP therapy slots are
filled or when the child did not make an outcry during their forensic interview.
• Information on progress in therapy requires a release of information form signed by the
parent or legal guardian before this information may be shared at case review meetings.
• Expectations of the CACSP mental health providers include providing feedback at case
review meetings, preparing children for court, and providing copies of therapy case notes
upon subpoena.
• Volunteers and staff monitor (both visual and auditory) families who are in the building
for therapy to keep an eye on any sexually reactive children who may be attending
therapy as well as to assure that adults are not freely entering other offices where
confidential information may be kept.
• MSFI consideration: Referrals to mental health services should be made at the conclusion
of MSFI sessions. The exception to this would be with victims of human trafficking.
• Therapists shall serve as clinical consultants to the MDT members on issues relevant to
child trauma and evidence -based treatment.
• Therapist presents pertinent case information at MDT case review meetings.
M. Medical Component
Inability of a member of the target population to pay for a forensic medical evaluation shall
not present a barrier to receiving one in this service area. Exams performed at a hospital are
requested by the Police Department or Sheriffs office. SANE shall be reimbursed through a
fund operated by the Victim Services Office of the Texas Attorney General. If a family has
medical insurance, the exam may be billed to their insurance; however, not having insurance
does not exclude anyone from getting an exam if needed.
• The CACSP collaborates with the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
C.A.R.E. Clinic (TTUSHC), the Forensic Nurse Examiners Staffing of West Texas
(FNSWT), who are affiliated with Covenant Health Systems, and the University
Medical Center, which provides forensic sexual abuse exams.
• If a sexual assault is reported within 120 hours after the assault, DFPS or Law
Enforcement shall request a forensic medical examination. If reported after 120
hours, DFPS or Law Enforcement shall request for a medical examination at the
TTUHSC C.A.R.E. Clinic.
Exams for sexual assaults that have occurred within 120 hours (acute exams) should
be referred to the emergency rooms at the above -mentioned hospitals. If patients
present at the ER for a non -acute sexual assault case, the ER staff shall notify the
SANE on -call. The SANE on -call shall evaluate the patient and determine whether a
SANE exam should be performed or if the patient would be best served by a referral
to the C.A.R.E. Clinic. The SANE on -call shall notify the C.A.R.E. Clinic with
information on any patient who is being referred.
• Exams not considered acute (assault has taken place more than 120 hours ago) may
be conducted Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. and may be
scheduled with the TTUHSC C.A.R.E. Clinic by calling that agency at (806) 743-
7770. Exam appointment may be scheduled by the investigator or by CACSP staff (at
the request of investigators).
• Forensic interviews generally shall occur after an acute SANE exam and usually
before a non -acute exam.
• Forensic sexual abuse exams are conducted by specially trained Sexual Assault Nurse
Examiners only.
• Medical services results may be shared with the MDT at case review meetings. The
providing medical personnel may also share medical services results to investigators
in writing.
• Exams for physical abuse are at the direction and discretion of the investigators (Law
Enforcement or DFPS).
• Medical examinationstreports provided by a medical provider that is not an MDT
member shall be referred by DFPS or Law Enforcement to the MDT medical member
for review.
• Medical providers are expected to attend case review meetings and be prepared to
discuss exam results. Medical providers shall also provide written reports to the
investigators regarding exam results.
• Circumstances under which a medical evaluation is recommended:
o For acute/hospital cases - All ER patients are screened and cleared medically
by the ER physician prior to the SANE exam. SANEs shall consult with the
ER physician following the forensic exam if needed for additional treatment
or follow-up care.
o For C.A.R.E. cases where there are allegations or an outcry of sexual abuse.
• Purpose of the medical evaluation:
o For acute/hospital cases - To screen for injuries and/or underlying medical
conditions aside from the sexual assault
o For C.A.R.E. cases — to determine if there are any physical findings to
corroborate a sexual assault
• How the medical evaluation is made available:
o For acute/hospital cases — once medical staff and an investigator have
determined that an exam is necessary, contact is made with the on -call
Forensic Nurse of West Texas SANE to request that they conduct the exam at
the hospital.
o For C.A.R.E. cases — an appointment is scheduled by the investigator or by
CACSP staff if requested by the investigator
• How emergency situations are addressed:
o For acute/hospital cases - Emergency situations are handled by the hospital
Emergency Department physicians
o For C.A.R.E. cases — emergency cases can be seen between the hours of 8
a.m. — 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
How multiple evaluations are limited:
o The Forensic Nurse Staffing of West Texas SANE and the C.A.R.E. Clinic
shall contact each other to ensure an exam has not already been performed at
the agency.
• How medical care is documented:
o For acute/hospital cases - The medical evaluation and hospital staff nursing
notes are available in the patient's medical record. The forensic medical
evaluation files are kept in a separate location from the patient's hospital chart.
o For C.A.R.E. cases — the SANE report includes the patient's history as well as
the results of the examination. This information shall be shared with the
investigator and discussed at case review meetings.
• How the medical evaluation is coordinated with the MDT to avoid duplication of
interviewing and history taking:
o There shall be communication at MDT case review meetings regarding exams
already conducted and whether an exam is needed or not.
• Procedures for medical intervention in cases of suspected physical abuse and
maltreatment, if applicable:
o For acute/hospital cases - emergency room personnel contact DFPS and/or
Law Enforcement
o For C.A.R.E. cases— Staff contact DFPS and/or Law Enforcement
• C.A.R.E. and Forensic Nurse Staffing of West Texas presents pertinent case
information at MDT case review meetings
N. Family and Victim Advocacy Component
• The CACSP is responsible for providing a family advocate for clients in the target
population who access CACSP services in the service area.
• Initial contact between the family and the CACSP family advocate occurs when the
family comes in for the forensic interview appointment.
• The Family Advocate (or if necessary trained CACSP staff) provides the following
services to families:
o Sits with the non -offending caregivers while other CACSP services are being
conducted
o Explains the MDT response for all cases when a forensic interview cannot be
conducted (e.g., too young, non-verbal, etc.)
o Explains the process of conducting a forensic interview
o Assists the family with filling out intake paperwork
o Explains the rights available to the families during the process
o Explains the Crime Victims' Compensation Program and assists in filling out
paperwork
o Explains crime victims' rights
o Assesses the families for unmet needs and makes referrals to social service
agencies, as needed
o Provides education on the dynamics of abuse
o Provides families with a trauma symptom checklist
o Provides crisis intervention when needed
o Discusses the importance of therapy with the family and makes referrals for
therapy to the CACSP Clinical Director
o Explains the medical forensic evaluation to families
o Makes follow-up phone calls to families to check on their progress and assess
any needs
o Presents pertinent case information at MDT case review meetings
o Contacts families regarding an appointment for court room orientation when a
case is proceeding to criminal court
o Accompanies families to court proceedings during trial
VI. Confidentiality
All files, reports, records, communications, and working papers used or developed in providing
services under these Working Protocol are confidential and not subject to public release under
Chapter 552, Texas Government Code, and may only be disclosed for purposes consistent with
Chapter 264, Subchapter E, Texas Family Code. A file may include client data including, but
not limited to: names, addresses, names of children, children's date of birth, ages, school(s)
attended, type of abuse alleged, alleged perpetrator, and age and sex of alleged perpetrator. The
file may also include the following information: identity of person(s) conducting the
interview(s), identity of persons(s) in the screening room during interview(s), each MDT
member who received a digital recording of the interview(s), and any information related to
referral(s) for additional services.
All personnel involved with the operations of the CACSP, within the bounds allowed by law,
agree to maintain confidentiality of all records and information gathered on all child sexual and
physical abuse cases as outlined by the Texas Family Code.
VII. Conflict Resolution
Conflicts that occur within the Multidisciplinary Team shall be escalated to each participating
Agency's immediate supervisors. If the dispute is not resolved, then the matter shall be
addressed in a meeting with each agency's designated representative(s) and the CACSP
Executive Director. The role of the CACSP is to ensure continued collaboration and
communication between member agencies, which shall be encouraged and reinforced through a
successful dispute resolution process.
VIII. Other general provisions
1. All MDT member agencies and their staff shall be invited and encouraged to attend
training sponsored by the CACSP. The CACSP shall provide financial support for
professionals and volunteers to attend specialized training when funding is available.
2. CACSP shall provide opportunities for community involvement through its formalized
volunteer program dedicated to supporting the Center. To qualify as a volunteer, a
community members must meet the CACSP's eligibility criteria.
3. Each MDT member agency expressly understands that it will work within its
departmental mandates and policies. Nothing contained in this document supersedes the
statutes, rules, and regulations governing each agency. To the extent that any provision
of these Working Protocol is inconsistent with any such statute, rule, or regulation; the
statute, rule, or regulation shall prevail.
4. The MDT member agencies understand that the duties prescribed to the CACSP do not
relieve an agency of its duty to investigate a report of abuse or neglect as required by law.
These Working Protocol shall not be construed to change, reduce, or expand the authority
or jurisdiction of the CACSP or any MDT member agency as it relates to initiating or
conducting investigations, assessments, and/or interventions.
5. All agencies/organizations participating in the MDT agree to provide specially trained
professionals with skills in child abuse interviewing, assessment, and investigation. The
trained professionals shall be jointly assigned to multidisciplinary teams for review of
appropriate abuse or neglect cases as provided by these Working Protocol.
6. These Working Protocol are effective on the signature date of the latter of the
participating agency to sign this document. These Working Protocol remain in effect for
three (3) years from the effective date. There are no renewal or extension options.
7. These Working Protocol must be re -executed at least every three (3) years; on a
significant change to the Working Protocol; or on a change of a signatory of a
participating agency. The Working Protocol may be reviewed and modified during its
term as determined by the CACSP Executive Director and the members of the
Multidisciplinary Team. The appropriate agencies shall be notified of any modification,
and if agreed, shall sign the modified Working Protocol document These Working
Protocol may be modified:
a. to conform to existing or new statutes, rules, regulations, or departmental policies
that may conflict with any provisions of these Working Protocol;
b. to better meet the needs of families and children in the provision of child abuse
related services;
c. to improve the procedures set forth in these Working Protocol;
d. to add or delete agencies as participants to the Multidisciplinary Team; and
e. for such other purposes as the Parties may agree.
8. The Working Protocol may be terminated by any participating agency upon thirty (30)
days written notice to the signatory of each participating agency.
9. These Working Protocol may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which
will be an original, and all of such counterparts will together constitute but one and the
same agreement.
10. This document and the Memorandum of Understanding constitutes the entire agreement
of the Parties and is intended as a complete and exclusive statement of the promises,
representations, negotiations, discussions, and other agreements that may have been made
in connection with the subject matter hereof. Any additional or conflicting terns in any
future document incorporated into these Working Protocol will be harmonized with this
document to the extent possible.
11. Signatories of these Working Protocol include the following participating agencies:
a. Lubbock County District Attorney's Office
b. Lubbock County Sheriff s Office
c. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services -CPI
d. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services — CPS
e. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services - APS
f. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services- CCI
g. Health and Human Services Commission
h. City of Lubbock -Police Department
i. City of Slaton— Police Department
j. City of Ransom Canyon— Police Department
k. City of Wolfforth — Police Department
1. City of Idalou Police Department
m. City of New Deal Police Department
n. City of Abernathy — Police Department
o. City of Shallowater — Police Department
p. Texas Tech University Health Science Center C.A.R.E. Clinic - Director
q. Forensic Nurse Examiners Staffing of West Texas — Director
r. Lubbock Rape Crisis Center d.b.a. Voice of Hope - Executive Director
s. Board Chairperson Children's Advocacy Center of the South Plains, Texas, Inc.
t. Executive Director Children's Advocacy Center of the South Plains, Texas, Inc.
By signing below, the Participating Agency acknowledges that it has read these Working
Protocol and agree to its terms, and that the person whose signature appear below have
the requisite authority to execute these Working Protocol on behalf of the named Agency.
SIGNATURE PAGES FOLLOW
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FOR THE TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER:
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Forensic Nurse Staffing of West Texas
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Michael Lambert Date of Signature
Children's Advocacy Center Board President
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Derek Danner Date of Signature
Children's Advocacy Center Executive Director