SECTION 75:15-2-3. Transitional living program

(a)   All transitional living programs shall comply with 75:15-2-1 and the following:

(1)   The program shall maintain homes, apartments or other residential living environments suitable for victims of domestic and sexual violence, stalking and their dependents, if applicable, and which provide the reasonable safety and privacy needed by this population. The program shall offer access to necessary furniture and equipment;

(2)   The program shall include heating and refrigerated cooling systems to maintain a reasonable comfort level;

(3)   Supportive services for residents are available through the twenty-four (24) hour program hotline by trained staff or volunteers;

(4)   The program shall assign staff or a volunteer as the advocate or liaison for the clients residing in the transitional living program(s). This person, or a crisis line staff person or volunteer, shall be available for emergencies at all times;

(5)   The program shall have a written agreement with each resident that outlines specific responsibilities of both the program and the resident to include expectations, responsibilities and limitations. The agreement shall be signed by both parties;

(6)   The program shall offer weekly support groups for transitional living residents and children; and

(7)   The program shall offer at least one 30 minute face-to-face service contact per week with each transitional living resident and children.

(b)   Compliance with 75:15-2-3 shall be determined by a review of program policies and procedures, client records, on-site observations, written agreements and/or other supporting documentation.

[Source: Added at 24 Ok Reg 2508, eff 7-15-07; Amended at 25 Ok Reg 1838, eff 7-1-08; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1906, eff 7-11-11; Amended at 29 Ok Reg 1759, eff 8-11-12; Amended at 33 Ok Reg 1195, eff 9-11-16]