Prevail Executive Director Tami Wanninger, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Joshua Kocher, and their teams have joined forces to give domestic violence victims the support they need and the justice they deserve. (Photo provided)
Submitted by Prevail, Inc.
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office, in partnership with Prevail, Inc., announces the re-launch of the Hamilton County Domestic Violence Task Force.
The task force brings together community partners to strengthen the county’s response to domestic abuse, with a particular focus on high-risk cases to prioritize survivor safety, offender accountability, and community safety.
“Domestic violence has no place in our community,” Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Joshua Kocher said. “By bringing together law enforcement, victim advocates, service providers, and prosecutors through this task force, we are strengthening our collective ability to hold offenders accountable and provide meaningful support for survivors. The re-formation of this task force underscores our commitment to ensuring safety, justice, and hope for families affected by domestic violence.”
The task force serves as a collaborative, where agencies and individuals who work with survivors can share resources, expertise, and strategies. It works to identify gaps in services, promote awareness and prevention initiatives, and assess training opportunities to ensure all partners are equipped to respond effectively.
Furthermore, the task force will have a special focus on high-risk cases that are identified through Hamilton County’s evidence-based Lethality Assessment Program, which screens and identifies survivors at greatest risk of homicide based on offender behaviors. Participating officers connect survivors directly to support services at Prevail, ensuring timely intervention and safety planning.
“Launching the task force during Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a powerful reminder that survivors are counting on us,” Prevail Executive Director Tami Wanninger said. “When agencies collaborate, share resources, and respond quickly to high-risk cases, we can make a meaningful, life-saving difference in lives affected by domestic abuse.”
The Hamilton County Domestic Violence Task Force will meet every other month to continue strengthening the community’s response to domestic abuse and to ensure survivors have access to the resources and support they need.
About Prevail
Prevail is a non-profit organization based in Noblesville and dedicated to offering crisis intervention and restorative support services for those who have experienced crime and abuse, free of charge, in a confidential, supportive, non-judgmental environment that is meant to empower those we serve. Since the beginning, Prevail has been committed to empowering survivors and fostering a safe community free of violence. For more information, visit prevailinc.org.
About the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office
The Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office is dedicated to protecting the community, seeking justice for victims, and holding offenders accountable. The team works to ensure public safety by prosecuting crimes fairly and effectively, supporting victims and their families, and partnering with law enforcement and community organizations. The team is committed to upholding the law with integrity, pursuing justice with compassion, and keeping Hamilton County a safe place to live, work, and raise a family.
