Arkansas § 9-4-102 - Definitions.

§ 9-4-102. Definitions.

As used in this chapter: “Advocate” means an employee, supervisor, or administrator of a shelter; “Commission” means the Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission; “Domestic abuse” means: Physical harm, bodily injury, or assault between family or household members; The infliction of fear of imminent physical harm, bodily injury, or assault between family or household members; or Any sexual conduct between family or household members, whether minors or adults, that constitutes a crime under the laws of this state; “Family or household members” means: Spouses; Former spouses; Parents; Children; Persons related by blood within the fourth degree of consanguinity; Persons who presently cohabit or in the past cohabited together; and Persons who presently have a child in common; “Shelter” means any entity that: Provides services including food, housing, advice, counseling, and assistance to victims of domestic abuse and their minor dependent children in this state; and Meets the program, fiscal, and training requirements of this chapter; “Victim” means any individual who: Is eighteen (18) years of age or older, is a minor who has his or her disabilities removed, or is a married individual under eighteen (18) years of age; Is the victim of domestic abuse; and Seeks services at a shelter; and “Volunteer” means any person who donates his or her time to provide services to victims at a shelter.