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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) The following individuals or entities may refer a child to receiving centers as defined in RCW 7.68.380:
(a) Law enforcement, who shall:
(i) Transport a child eligible for receiving center services to a receiving center; or
(ii) Coordinate transportation with a liaison dedicated to serving commercially sexually exploited children established under RCW 74.14B.070 or a community service provider;
(b) The department of children, youth, and families;
(c) Juvenile courts;
(d) Community service providers;
(e) A parent or guardian; and
(f) A child may self-refer.
(2) Eligibility for placement in a receiving center is children ages twelve through seventeen, of all genders, who have been, or are at risk for being commercially sexually exploited.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 7. Special Proceedings and Actions § 7.68.390. Commercially sexually exploited children receiving center programs--Referrals - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-7-special-proceedings-and-actions/wa-rev-code-7-68-390/
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