ok-1310: Attorney General — Standards and Criteria for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Programs

Summary

The proposed rule amendments correct references to the now Victims Advocacy and Services Unit away from the Victims Services Unit. The rules also adjust language and punctuation throughout. The rules insert new definitions about education, counseling, and human trafficking, among others. Some definitions are also modified and brought up to date. The rule concerning Safe Home programs and related provisions and language about such programs are revoked. The rules require that any technology or services used by crisis intervention programs provide immediate assistance. Any technology or services that do not provide immediate assistance are insufficient under law. The rules also move away from referring to "in the event of my death" clauses and adopting "legacy" clauses. The rules also remove the capability of domestic violence prevention and sexual violence programs to qualify for certification with the Attorney General by being in good standing with the Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. The rules also provided for a new code of professional ethics for certified programs and shelters.

The agency’s own summary, as published.