PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 246-930-330 Standards for treatment.
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.155.040(12) Secretary--Authority, 18.130.050.
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Amendments to WAC 246-930-330 are needed to clarify minimal standards of treatment. The amendments would more clearly define treatment using individual and group therapy for SSOSA/SSODA providers.
Process for Developing New Rule: The advisory committee and the program will work closely with the program, DOC, DSHS and associations in developing rule changes. A public work group was held to provide an opportunity for public input. The program also requested written comment from all interested persons. From these efforts, draft language will be developed and shared for on-going direction from interested persons.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Holly Rawnsley, Program Manager, Sex Offender Treatment Provider Program, 1300 Quince Street S.E., P.O. Box 47869, Olympia, WA 98504-7869, phone (360) 236-4923, fax (360) 236-4918.
June 23, 1999
M. C. Selecky
Secretary