1. (a) The mission of the standards and criteria for domestic violence and sexual assault programs is to eliminate domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in the State of Oklahoma.

2. (b) The philosophy underlying the standards and criteria for domestic violence and sexual assault programs is that:

   1. (1) All persons have the right to live without fear, abuse, coercion, oppression and violence;
   2. (2) There should be equality in relationships and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking should be helped to assume power over their own lives;
   3. (3) No one deserves to be victimized by assaultive, coercive, or abusive behavior;
   4. (4) Survivors should be treated with dignity and respect;
   5. (5) All people involved in violent crimes are affected victims, children, families, partners, friends, the community, and perpetrators;
   6. (6) Offending is a choice, and perpetrators of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking are solely responsible for their behavior;
   7. (7) Perpetrators must be held accountable for their behavior;
   8. (8) A coordinated community response is the best approach to eliminating domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking and stalking in Oklahoma;
   9. (9) Safety for the victims/survivors and their dependents is the primary focus of intervention and services;
   10. (10) 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
   11. (11) Participation in services is voluntary and based on self-determined needs, preferences and values.

Added at 25 Ok Reg 1838, eff 7-1-08

Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1709, eff 7-1-10

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

Amended at 36 Ok Reg 1379, eff 9-13-19

Amended at 42 Ok Reg, Number 20, effective 7-11-25