SECTION 75:30-1-1.1. Mission and underlying philosophy

(a)   The mission of the standards and criteria for programs serving adult victims of sexual assault is to eliminate human sex trafficking in the State of Oklahoma.

(b)   The philosophy underlying the standards and criteria for victims of human sex trafficking is that:

(1)   All persons have the right to live without fear, abuse, oppression and violence;

(2)   No one deserves to be victimized by assaultive or abusive behavior;

(3)   Survivors should be treated with dignity and respect;

(4)   All people involved in violent crimes are affected, including victims, children, families, partners, friends, the community, and perpetrators;

(5)   Perpetrators must be held accountable for their behavior;

(6)   A coordinated community response is the best approach to eliminating human sex trafficking in Oklahoma;

(7)   Safety for the victims/survivors and their dependents is the primary focus of intervention and services;

(8)   Intervention and services shall be based upon the safety and well-being of individuals and communities. Services to victims are provided in a non-judgmental, non-coercive, trauma-informed environment; and

(9)   Participation in victim/survivor services is voluntary and based on self-determined needs, preferences and values.

[Source: Added at 28 Ok Reg 1931, eff 7-11-11; Amended at 31 Ok Reg 820, eff 9-12-14; Amended at 33 Ok Reg 1226, eff 9-11-16]