Okla. Stat. tit. 43A, § 43A-10-102: Purpose

A. The Legislature recognizes that many citizens of this state,

because of the infirmities of aging, incapacity, or other disability

are unable to manage their own affairs or to protect themselves from

exploitation, abuse, or neglect and are in need of protective

services.

B. Services provided pursuant to the provisions of the

Protective Services for Vulnerable Adults Act shall guarantee, to

the maximum degree of feasibility, the individual the same rights as

other citizens, and at the same time protect the individual from

exploitation, abuse, or neglect.

C. The Protective Services for Vulnerable Adults Act is

designed to establish a program of protective services for

vulnerable adults in need of those services.