MISSION
The mission of the Oklahoma Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board is to reduce the
number of domestic violence related deaths in Oklahoma. The Board will perform
multi-disciplinary case reviews of statistical data and information derived from
disciplines with jurisdiction and/or direct involvement with the case to develop
recommendations to improve policies, procedures and practices within the systems
involved and between agencies that protect and serve victims of domestic abuse.
PURPOSE
The Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board shall have the power and duty to:
- Coordinate and integrate state and local efforts to address domestic violence related fatalities and create a body of information to prevent domestic violence related deaths;
- Collect, analyze and interpret state and local data on domestic violence related deaths;
- Develop a state and local database on domestic violence related deaths;
- Improve the ability to provide protective services to victims of domestic violence who may be living in a dangerous environment;
- Improve policies, procedures and practices within the agencies that serve victims of domestic violence; and,
- Enter into agreements with other state, local or private entities as necessary to carry out the duties of the Domestic Violence Related Fatality Review Board.
Domestic Violence Definitions
22 § 60.1
Additional definitions
Board History