Oklahoma Court Appointed Advocates for Vulnerable Adults

Oklahoma is blazing a new trail in providing needed assistance for vulnerable adults who become involved in the state’s judicial system.  Through the Oklahoma Court Appointed Advocates for Vulnerable Adults program, a pool of well-trained volunteers assist state judges by serving as guardians ad-litem representing vulnerable adults.

OCAAVA provides volunteer advocates with more than 50 hours of core training in such areas as court system operations, end-of-life issues, and rights of persons at risk of court interventions or guardianship orders due to medical, mental or developmental disabilities.

For more information, or to volunteer as a court appointed advocate for vulnerable adults, please contact the OKlahoma Developmental Disablities Council at (405) 521-4984 or e-mail staff@okddc.ok.gov.