Pennsylvania Statutes Title 2 Pa.C.S.A. Administrative Law and Procedure § 592. Rights and services

(a) Designation of persons to act on behalf of children.--When necessary to protect and promote the best interests of child witnesses, the department may designate one or more persons as a child advocate to accompany and provide the following services on behalf of children who are involved in proceedings before the department as material witnesses:

(b) Qualifications.--Persons designated under subsection (a) may be attorneys at law or other persons who, by virtue of service as rape crisis or domestic violence counselors or by virtue of membership in a community service organization or of other experience acceptable to the department, possess education, experience or training in counseling for victims of child abuse or sexual abuse or exploitation.