Tulsa Domestic Violence Prevention Task Force Created By Mayor Nichols

Tulsa Domestic Violence Prevention Task Force Created By Mayor Nichols

A new Tulsa Domestic Violence Prevention Task Force has been established by Mayor Monroe Nichols through an executive order aimed at reducing domestic violence, improving support for survivors, and strengthening coordination among agencies across the city. The task force will bring together law enforcement, healthcare providers, advocacy organizations, prosecutors, tribal partners, and community leaders to develop a comprehensive strategy focused on prevention, intervention, and accountability.

Mayor Nichols said the initiative is part of his broader public safety goal of making Tulsa "the safest big city in America" by addressing one of the community's most persistent public safety challenges.

Tulsa Domestic Violence Prevention Task Force Will Develop Citywide Strategy

The Tulsa Domestic Violence Prevention Task Force has been directed to evaluate current programs, identify gaps in services, and recommend evidence-based strategies to reduce domestic violence throughout Tulsa.

Mayor Nichols said the city's domestic violence statistics demand immediate action and emphasized that protecting families—particularly women and children—requires coordinated efforts across multiple organizations.

"The domestic violence rates in our city are a stark reminder that we cannot wait for safety to happen by accident; we must choose to act if we want to turn things around," Nichols said in announcing the executive order.

The task force will be chaired by a mayoral appointee and include representatives from the Mayor's Office, Tulsa Police Department, Tulsa Health Department, Tulsa County District Attorney's Office, family safety centers, healthcare systems, legal aid organizations, housing agencies, child welfare organizations, tribal partners, and domestic violence advocacy groups.

Additional information about the initiative is available through the City of Tulsa Mayor's Office.

Community Leaders Say Collaboration Is Essential

Supporters say the Tulsa Domestic Violence Prevention Task Force builds on years of collaboration among organizations already working to address domestic violence throughout Tulsa County.

Suzann Stewart, CEO of the Tulsa Family Safety Center, said the executive order sends a strong message that domestic violence, sexual assault, and personal violence will not be tolerated in the community.

She said the task force will strengthen partnerships among organizations that provide protection, support, and recovery services while helping reduce repeat offenses and prevent future domestic violence homicides.

District 7 City Councilor Lori Decter Wright also praised the initiative, encouraging the task force to examine issues including murder-suicides, strangulation cases, and financial abuse that often serve as warning signs before violence escalates.

According to the 2025 Domestic Violence Intervention Services (DVIS) Annual Report, 98% of youth and adults who participated in education and outreach programs reported a greater understanding of domestic violence warning signs and its impact on individuals, families, and communities.

Information about survivor services and community resources is available through the Domestic Violence Intervention Services (DVIS).

Task Force Will Deliver Recommendations Within One Year

Under the executive order, the Tulsa Domestic Violence Prevention Task Force must deliver a comprehensive written report to the mayor within its first 12 months.

The report will include findings, policy recommendations, and long-term strategic priorities designed to improve prevention efforts, strengthen victim services, and enhance cooperation among public agencies and community organizations. Interim progress updates may also be provided as work continues.

The Mayor's Office will coordinate the task force's administrative operations while city departments have been directed to fully cooperate with the group's work, consistent with privacy laws and confidentiality requirements.

City officials say the goal is to create a long-term, data-driven approach that improves public safety, strengthens services for survivors, and helps reduce domestic violence across Tulsa.

The executive order establishing the task force can be viewed through the City of Tulsa Executive Order 2026-03.

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