SECTION 75:30-3-1.1. Crisis intervention services

(a)   All certified human sex trafficking programs shall offer crisis intervention services including, but not limited to:

(1)   Twenty-four (24) hour crisis telephone services shall be staffed by trained staff or volunteers, and provide 24-hour immediate, direct access to crisis advocates. Pagers, answering machines or answering services that do not offer immediate access to a crisis advocate shall not be sufficient to meet this requirement;

(2)   Screenings for immediate needs including safety; medical including screening for tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C, vaccinations/immunizations, medical treatment for physical injuries, and dental care; mental health; substance abuse; and status including eligibility for other services and HHS or ORR certification;

(3)   Emergency housing such as hotel or motel available for victim and any dependent(s);

(4)   Arrangement for safe shelter, food, clothing, and incidentals needed by victim and any dependent(s) as soon as practical;

(5)   Provide protection if the safety of the victim is at risk or if there is a danger of additional harm by recapture of the victim by a perpetrator, including: taking measures to protect human sex trafficking victims and their family members from intimidation and threats of reprisals and ensuring that the names and identifying information of human sex trafficking victims and their family members are not disclosed to the public;

(6)   The program shall provide transportation or access to transportation for necessary or emergency services. This shall not require service providers to be placed in a situation that could result in injury;

(7)   Assignment or referral to Case Manager;

(8)   Provision of advocacy and referral to assist the victims in obtaining needed services or resources;

(9)   Follow-up services shall be offered to all victims if victim safety is not compromised;

(10)   Crisis intervention or support services, case management or referral for case management, advocacy, and victim recovery services. These programs shall minimally either directly provide or make provision for the following services:

(11)   Life and job skills training;

(12)   Establishment of contact with families of victims if appropriate and desired by the client;

(13)   Advocacy services, both in person and by telephone or other electronic means, either in the locations of other community services and systems, or in the program's offices to assist with obtaining certification and public benefits;

(14)   A resource document of local, area, or state resources to facilitate referrals for clients for longer term counseling and housing and legal services, particularly immediate legal assistance from an attorney;

(15)   The agency shall maintain an updated list of identified behavioral health professionals in the community who treat clients with trauma related to human sex trafficking as well as victims who need additional mental health or substance abuse services; and

(16)   Provide referral to legal assistance, information about their rights and translation services as necessary.

(b)   Compliance with 75:30-3-1.1 shall be determined by a review of the program's policies and procedures, service agreements, on-site observation, client and staff interviews and/or other supporting documentation.

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