Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024
Section 75:15-2-1 - Service programs core services(a) All certified programs shall provide safe, accessible, and trauma-informed services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking and their dependents or family members.(b) The program shall develop a philosophy of service provision based upon voluntary services and individual self-determination. The written statement of the philosophy of services shall be approved by the governing authority and made available to the community, staff, volunteers, and clients.(c) The program shall have policies and procedures to maintain facilities, staffing, and operational methods, including a policy for recruitment of board members, staff and volunteers who are representative of diversity in the local community and diversity of clients.(d) All certified programs shall provide sexual assault services as outlined in 75:15-2-6.(e) All certified programs shall offer crisis intervention services as outlined in 75:15-2-5.(f) All certified programs shall offer danger assessment, safety planning, counseling or support, support groups, and advocacy in a trauma-informed environment.(g) All certified programs shall offer services that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination based on race, sex, color, age, national origin, genetic information, religion, and/or disability (i.e., physical, mental illness, and substance abuse), including a policy stating that services will not be denied or diminished on the basis of immigration status.(h) All certified programs shall provide public education to increase the community's awareness and understanding of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking, available and needed resources, and to identify the role community can play in eliminating domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.(i) Compliance with 75:15-2-1 shall be determined by a review of the program's policies and procedures, service agreements, on-site observations, client and staff or volunteer interviews and/or other supporting documentation.Okla. Admin. Code § 75:15-2-1
Added at 24 Ok Reg 2508, eff 7-15-07; Amended at 25 Ok Reg 1838, eff 7-1-08; Amended at 26 Ok Reg 2426, eff 7-11-09; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1709, eff 7-1-10; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1906, eff 7-11-11; Amended at 29 Ok Reg 1759, eff 8-11-12; Amended at 30 Ok Reg 1915, eff 7-25-13Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 31, Issue 24, September 2, 2014, eff. 9/12/2014Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 33, Issue 24, September 1, 2016, eff. 9/11/2016Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 36, Issue 23, August 15, 2019, eff. 9/13/2019Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 24, September 1, 2021, eff. 9/11/2021