AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services. Division of Child and Family Services. Cedar City Office & Southwest Region Administration

SERIES: 13689
TITLE: Sexual abuse counseling files
DATES: 1977-1995.
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by client surname

DESCRIPTION: These files and video tapes are created by contracted providers to document sexual abuse evaluations for use in litigation and court proceedings and to diagnose and suggest treatment for those victims of sexual abuse. They contain interviews with children eighteen and under who are the alleged victims of sexual abuse. The case files are used to support video interviews. These are related to Substantiated child abuse and neglect case files (series 81728). UCA 62A-4-509 (1991), specifies that when either an oralor written report of alleged abuse or neglect is received, the Department of Human Services is obligated to conduct a thorough investigation. The investigation may include an inquiry into the child's home environment, emotional and mental health, the nature and extent of injuries, and his or her physical safety.

RETENTION

Retain for 30 year(s) after case is closed

DISPOSITION

Destroy.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series is proposed and has not yet been approved.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 1 year after case closes and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 29 years and then destroy.

APPRAISAL

Administrative

This disposition is based on the administrative needs expressed by the agency.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Controlled

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