The following words and terms, when used in this Subchapter, have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Abuse" is defined in Title 10A O.S., § 1-1-105, for purposes of this subchapter abuse includes sexual harassment.

"Advocate defender" means the staff member responsible for:

1. (A) assuring that juveniles in custody have available and understand the grievance process;
2. (B) other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or policy;;
3. (C) ensuring allegations of abuse and neglect are properly reported to the Advocate General of the Office Of Juvenile Affairs; and
4. (D) ensuring that allegations of caretaker misconduct by a person responsible for a child residing in an OJA secure facility not rising to the level of abuse or neglect are reported to the Advocate General of the Office of Juvenile Affairs.

"Caretaker" with regard to juveniles in the Office of Juvenile Affairs' custody means an agent or employee of a public or private institution or a public or private residential home above the level of foster care.

"Caretaker Misconduct" is defined in Department of Human Services' Rule OAC:340:2-3-2.

"Grievance coordinator" means a group home staff member responsible for:

1. (A) assuring that juveniles in custody have available and understand grievance channels;
2. (B) monitoring and reviewing grievance procedures and hearings;
3. (C) supervising the communication of grievance procedure to staff and juveniles; and
4. (D) regularly reviewing informal grievances and resolutions.

"Neglect"is defined in Title 10A O.S., § 1-1-105.

"Sexual harassment" as used in this subchapter is defined in 28 C.F.R. § 115.6.

Added at 13 Ok Reg 3887, eff 8-21-96 (emergency)

Added at 14 Ok Reg 1842, eff 6-2-97

Amended at 16 Ok Reg 465, eff 11-23-98 (emergency)

Amended at 16 Ok Reg 2949, eff 7-12-99

Amended at 18 Ok Reg 2614, eff 7-1-01

Amended at 21 Ok Reg 2419, eff 7-1-04

Amended at 27 Ok Reg 2178, eff 7-15-10

Amended at 31 Ok Reg 311, eff 12-3-13 (emergency)

Amended at 31 Ok Reg 1921, eff 9-12-14

Amended at 33 Ok Reg 1728, eff 9-11-16

Amended at 42 Ok Reg, Number 20, effective 8-1-25