NC Domestic Violence Commission
NC Domestic Violence Commission
History of the Commission
The NC Domestic Violence Commission supports domestic violence survivors statewide by approving court-ordered domestic violence intervention programs, evaluating services, policies & programs provided to survivors, and recommending new programs.
About the Commission
The Domestic Violence Commission consists of 38 members who reflect the geographic and cultural regions of the State.
The purpose of the Commission is to:
- (i) assess statewide needs related to domestic violence
- (ii) assure that necessary services, policies, and programs are provided to those in need
- (iii) strengthen the existing domestic violence programs that have been established pursuant to G.S. 50B-9 and are funded through the Domestic Violence Center Fund
- (iv) recommend new domestic violence programs
Meeting Information
| 2023 Meeting Dates |
|---|
| Feb. 10, 2023 at 10 a.m. |
| May 12, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. |
| Aug. 18, 2023 at 10 a.m. |
| Nov. 3, 2023 at 10 a.m. |
Want to Serve? Find Your Fit!
Members of the public interested in joining one of the over 300 North Carolina boards and commissions can apply for Governor appointment online. If interested in joining a DOA board or commission, you can also reach out to jordan.hanna@doa.nc.gov for more information and to be considered when there are open positions.
| Meeting Minutes | |
|---|---|
| Feb. 10, 2023 | DV Commission Meeting Minutes Approved |
| Nov. 4, 2022 | DV Commission Meeting Minutes Approved |
| Aug. 26, 2022 | DV Commission Meeting Minutes Approved |
| May 13, 2022 | DV Commission Meeting Minutes Approved |
| Feb. 25, 2022 | DV Commission Meeting Minutes Approved |
| Oct. 22, 2021 | DV Commission Meeting Minutes Approved |
| Aug. 20, 2021 | DV Commission Meeting Minutes Approved |
| June 4, 2021 | DV Commission Meeting Minutes Approved |
| Feb. 19, 2021 | DV Commission Meeting Minutes Approved |
| Oct. 23, 2020 | DV Commission Meeting Minutes Approved |
| Aug. 28, 2020 | DV Commission Meeting Minutes Approved |
| May 15, 2020 | DV Commission Meeting Minutes Approved |
| Feb. 13, 2020 | DV Commission Meeting Minutes Approved |
2023 Commission Members
| Member Name |
|---|
| Deborah Weissman (chair) |
| Tiffany Bell |
| Shelby Benton |
| Dr. Jada Brooks |
| A.W. Burgess |
| April Burgess-Johnson |
| Cathy Cloninger |
| Kriquette Davis |
| Dr. Kim Eagle |
| David Elliott |
| Jessica Englert |
| Saira Estrada |
| Karen Fairley |
| Carianne Fisher |
| LaKiera Grimes |
| Regina Gurley |
| Hon. Steven Hollowell |
| Cheryl Howell |
| Holly Jones |
| Sarah Kirkman |
| Hon. Nathaniel Knust |
| Kathleen Lockwood |
| Denise Mazza |
| TeAndra Miller |
| Elizabeth Outten |
| Ricky Parks |
| Krishana Polite |
| Dr. Angelia Riggsbee |
| Starleen Scott-Robinson |
| Sheriff Gregory Seabolt |
| Joetta Shepherd |
| Hon. Christine Strader |
| Sheriff Christopher Thomas |
| Carolina Valand |
| Amedia Vaughan-Jones |
| Avis Watkins-Smith |
| Sarah Owens Weeks |