The Initiative
The Wisconsin Governor's Council on Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence Fatality Review Initiative provides training, technical assistance, and resources for communities interested in establishing domestic violence fatality review teams under 2025 Wisconsin Act 148.
For questions about the Initiative, the toolkit, training opportunities, or how to get started in your community, please reach out:
Courtney Olson
Executive Director, Rainbow House Domestic Abuse Services, Inc.
Chair, Governor's Council DV Fatality Review Initiative
Jessica Honish
Associate Director, Rainbow House Domestic Abuse Services, Inc.
LAP 2.0 Statewide Co-Coordinator
Natalie Hayden
Milwaukee Community Training Advocate
Vice Chairwoman, Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
How We Can Help
Starting a Team
We can walk you through the process of forming a fatality review team, from understanding the law to developing your first protocols.
Confidentiality Guidance
We can help you develop a confidentiality agreement consistent with Act 148 and answer questions about record access and disclosure.
Training and Presentations
We can provide training for your community, present to agency leadership, or connect you with national experts.