Commercially sexually exploited children receiving center programs — Referrals.
RCW 7.68.390
in effect(1) The following individuals or entities may refer a child to receiving centers as defined in RCW 7.68.380 : (a) Law enforcement, who shall: (i) Transport a child eligible for receiving center services to a receiving center; or (ii) Coordinate transportation with a liaison dedicated to serving commercially sexually exploited children established under RCW 74.14B.070 or a community service provider; (b) The department of children, youth, and families; (c) Juvenile courts; (d) Community service providers; (e) A parent or guardian; and (f) A child may self-refer. (2) Eligibility for placement in a receiving center is children ages twelve through seventeen, of all genders, who have been, or are at risk for being commercially sexually exploited.
(1) The following individuals or entities may refer a child to receiving centers as defined in RCW 7.68.380 :
(a) Law enforcement, who shall:
(i) Transport a child eligible for receiving center services to a receiving center; or
(ii) Coordinate transportation with a liaison dedicated to serving commercially sexually exploited children established under RCW 74.14B.070 or a community service provider;
(b) The department of children, youth, and families;
(c) Juvenile courts;
(d) Community service providers;
(e) A parent or guardian; and
(f) A child may self-refer.
(2) Eligibility for placement in a receiving center is children ages twelve through seventeen, of all genders, who have been, or are at risk for being commercially sexually exploited.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=7.68&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026