If you or someone you know, is a victim of abuse, call the Oklahoma Safe Line 1-800-522-SAFE (7233) to speak with an advocate. For more information services for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking in Oklahoma, contact the Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.
Nationally, it is estimated that 17% of women and 3% of men have been victims of sexual violence in their lifetime. In Oklahoma, the rate of rape and attempted rape among females reported to law enforcement has been 35-45% higher than the U.S. rate for the past decade. While many organizations have been providing urgently needed services to victims and survivors of sexual assault for decades, providing services is only part of the work needed to address the problem. Preventing sexual assault before it occurs is also a priority.
The Injury Prevention Service collaborates with the Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault and the Oklahoma Sexual Violence Prevention Advisory Committee to promote sexual violence prevention throughout the state. The Injury Prevention Service administers a sexual violence prevention program that focuses on primary prevention in K-12 schools, colleges and universities, faith communities, and the media. The goals of the sexual violence prevention program are to:
One of the greatest challenges and keys to the success of prevention has been to determine what programs, curricula, and activities work. There are few programs that have been proven to prevent first-time perpetration or victimization of sexual violence. Programs that do show promise focus on healthy relationships education of youth 10-24 years of age and bystander intervention strategies for persons of all ages. The best prevention efforts are comprehensive and sustained over the long-term if a reduction in sexual violence is going to be achieved.
Comprehensive sexual violence prevention programs have been established in seven communities in Oklahoma.
Mailing Address: Oklahoma State Department of Health 123 Robert S. Kerr. Ave., Suite 1702 Oklahoma City, OK 73102-6406
Physical Address: Oklahoma State Department of Health 123 Robert S. Kerr Ave. Oklahoma City, OK
Phone: (405) 426-8440 Fax: (405) 900-7588 Email: injury@health.ok.gov
