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Sober Living Network Standard for Homes March 2011 residents if such proceedings relate to or may reasonably affect the operation of the home. When in doubt, disclose. 15. No staff member may be sexually or romantically involved with a resident. 16. Violence or threats of violence by staff members against residents are not permitted under any circumstances, either on or away from the property. 17. Home must maintain insurance of the correct type and with minimum stipulated coverage 18. Homes must furnish individuals who are compensated for services, whether as employees or contractors, with Federal and state tax reporting forms within 30 days of the end of each year. Section 10: Activities and services Activities should promote recovery and facilitate mutual recovery support among residents. Homes are encouraged to provide a variety of opportunities to engage in life -affirming recovery activities inside and outside the home. However, such activities should be voluntary on the part of residents to encourage independent living skills. 1. Home may not operate treatment programs for which a license is required. Homes affiliated with or under common ownership of organizations providing licensed treatment or mental health services may be Coalition members, provided that such licensed services are not provided in the home. 2. Weekly family meetings of residents are permitted and encouraged. 3. Residents may not engage in a trade or business based in the home which is not permitted in the neighborhood 4. Homes must ensure that residents are actively engaged in their self -determined programs of recovery. 5. Homes may promote activities inside and outside the home, provided that such services do not alter the family nature of the home. Section 11: Training It is important that all persons in positions of authority or responsibility in the home, whether they are residents, alumni, non-residents or persons affiliated with the provider organization, receive proper training. The Network provides regular training workshops at locations throughout Southern California to ensure that requirements can be met. 1. Homes must comply with Network training requirements. Regardless of the minimum requirements in place, it is strongly advised that anyone in a position of responsibility or authority in the home receives Network training. 2. When member or home staff changes such that Network training requirements are no longer met, the home must ensure that replacement staff receives required training. 3. The home must ensure that all staff, including resident staff, who administer toxicology tests are trained in the proper administration of such tests, and must document that such training was provided. Page 7 of 8