Human Trafficking Commission

Commission Details

Board Website 
Board Website
Long Name 
North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission
Department 
Justice
Governor Appointments 
4
Total Board Positions 
15
Cite Name 
N.C. Gen. Stat.
Cite Number 
§ 7A-354
Ethics 
Yes
Term Length 
2 years
Purpose 
To apply for and receive, on behalf of the State, funding from federal, public or private initiatives, grant programs, or donors that will assist in examining and countering the problem of human trafficking in North Carolina. (2) To commission, fund, and facilitate quantitative and qualitative research to explore the specific ways human trafficking is occurring in North Carolina and the links to international and domestic human trafficking, and to assist in creating measurement, assessment, and accountability mechanisms. (3) To contribute to efforts to inform and educate law enforcement personnel, social services providers, and the general public about human trafficking so that human traffickers can be prosecuted and victim-survivors can receive appropriate services. (4) To suggest new policies, procedures, or legislation to further the work of eradicating human trafficking and to provide assistance and review with new policies, procedures, and legislation. (5) To assist in developing regional response teams or other coordinated efforts to counter human trafficking at the level of law enforcement, legal services, social services, and nonprofits. (6) To identify gaps in law enforcement or service provision and recommend solutions to those gaps. (7) To consider whether human trafficking should be added to the list of criminal convictions that require registration under the sex offender and public protection registration program.

Current Members


Member Name 
Appointment Date 
Term End Date 
Term Type 
Requirements 
Jennifer Haigwood 1/14/20149/30/2025LimitedSecretary of the Department of Labor or designee
Maggie Brewer 8/5/20219/30/2023LimitedSecretary of Public Safety or designee
Corinna Lynn Myers 4/4/20239/30/2025LimitedHealth Care Professional
Kindl S. Detar 10/1/20239/30/2025LimitedAttorney General or designee


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