How Oklahoma’s domestic violence laws fail survivors
Abuse survivors who protect themselves can face lengthy prison sentences
HUD funding delays erode this program serving older, low-income adults
After waiting months for funding, grant recipients are laying off workers, deferring maintenance and even selling their own homes to finance the Section 202 program
In Oklahoma, corporate landlords are filing evictions without the legal right to sue
A new report on Oklahoma evictions filed by corporate landlords found 20% couldn’t legally sue because they weren’t properly registered with the state
‘Between a rock and a hard spot’ as covid rent assistance winds down
With less rent relief out there, service providers hope new and expanded programs will help people avoid evictions
How funding mental health services could reduce incarceration in Oklahoma
In 2016, state voters approved using mental health services and other resources to reduce incarceration, but lawmakers have never funded them