For the purposes of these rules, the following definitions
shall apply:
"Child abuse" means abuse as defined by Iowa
Code section
232.68(2).
"Child protection center" or"child
advocacy center" means a comprehensive, child-focused program,
designed by comminities to meet their needs, based in a facility that allows
law enforcement, child protection professionals, prosecutors, and the mental
health and medical communities to work together to handle child abuse cases.
Child advocacy center is synonymous with child protection center
"Child protection worker" means a worker as
defined by Iowa Code section
232.68(2A).
"Culturally competent" means the capacity to
function in more than one culture, requiring the ability to appreciate,
understand and interact with members of diverse populations within the
community.
"Department" means the Iowa department of
public health.
"Developmentally appropriate " means that
services are based on human development and learning, individual
characteristics and experiences, social and cultural contexts.
"Director " means the director of the Iowa
department of public health.
"Family advocate" means an individual who
supports a child provided service through a child protection center and ensures
access to formal or informal community services as needed by the child or the
child's family.
"Forensic interview " means a face-to-face
meeting between individuals to elicit information and that follows a process
suitable for a law court or public debate.
"Multidisciplinary team" means individuals
with many education levels that encompass the individuals' beliefs and training
in fields of health, education, human service, justice, faith, and
others.
