Section 501.310  Program Innovation

a)         The development of effective intimate partner violence intervention programs is an evolving process.  If a PAIP decides to develop a new program that initiates or incorporates a new approach, it may be considered for approval under the following conditions:

1)         Submission of a written plan and/or curriculum;

2)         Documentation of reasons for the different approach;

3)         Acceptance of additional monitoring;

4)         Acceptance of a time limit that includes the opportunity for evaluation;

5)         Submission of a process for evaluating the efficacy of the approach;

6)         Adherence to the principles of this Part; and

7)         Utilization of a practice or model that is evidence based.

b)         All applications for program innovation will be reviewed by the Department and the PASC. The PASC will make recommendations to the Department regarding approval of the PAIP's program model, but the Department will make the final decision regarding approval.