LOCATION OF TREATMENT SITE. A. Scheduling for sessions shall be made at the convenience of the Department staff, Participants, Treatment Provider, and the facility. B. The Contractor may provide treatment at a TDCJ-PD District Parole Office, a Community Residential Facility, or in another area geographically more convenient for Participants. Upon unforeseen or unusual incidents, a Participant may be allowed to attend treatment with his or her current Treatment Provider in an area where the Treatment Provider is not under Contract, if such provision of service promotes continuity of care. Any proposed change in treatment location must be submitted to the Program Supervisor in writing and requires prior approval from the Director of Specialized Programs prior to Services commencing at the new treatment location under the terms of this Contract. C. In the event Services are provided at a TDCJ-PD District Parole Office, the Contractor shall not use the Department’s computers, copiers, and other office equipment under the control of the Department. The Contractor may use space and furniture such as chairs to facilitate the treatment groups. If approved by the office manager, the Contractor may have an area to pick up referral packets and drop off treatment reports. D. The Contractor shall ensure and certify treatment is not conducted at a non-Department location within a Child Safety Zone (Exhibit J.9), as required by Texas Government Code, Section 508.187. 1. The Contractor shall quarterly recertify all approved non-Department locations are not located within a Child Safety Zone (Exhibit J.9). 2. If a treatment location is determined to be in a Child Safety Zone, the Contractor will be required to provide Services at an alternative location approved by the Department. The Contractor shall, under no circumstances, provide Services at a location within a Child Safety Zone. E. A list of District Parole Offices can be found at the following website: xxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xxx/divisions/parole/index.html F. A list of Community Residential Facilities can be found at the following website: xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/divisions/parole/parole_halfway_houses.html
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