Report of the Department of Health Professions on feasibility and desirability of establishing a program of certifying persons who provide mental health treatment to sexual assault victims and offenders to the Governor and the General Assembly of Virginia

This report was published in 1993 by the Virginia Department of Health Professions in response to a legislative mandate from the General Assembly. During the early 1990s, Virginia policymakers were actively examining the regulatory frameworks governing mental health practitioners, particularly in specialized fields involving sensitive areas like sexual assault trauma and offender rehabilitation. The document served as an administrative tool to determine whether a formal certification program would enhance clinical standards and public safety.

The publication is typical of state government policy literature from the era, prioritizing objective analysis and regulatory feasibility over aesthetic design. It reflects the bureaucratic necessity of the time, documenting the findings of committees tasked with balancing the need for professional oversight against the potential administrative burden of new licensure requirements. Its value lies primarily in its historical utility as a record of Virginia's legislative efforts to standardize mental health services following public advocacy regarding sexual assault treatment.