Domestic Violence Commission

Commission Details

Board Website Board Website
Long Name Domestic Violence Commission
Department Administration
Governor Appointments 9
Total Board Positions 39
Cite Name N.C. Gen. Stat.
Cite Number § 143B-394.15
Ethics 1
Term Length 2 years - no prohibition against being reappointed
Purpose The commission assesses statewide needs related to domestic violence and assures that necessary services, policies, and programs are provided to those in need. The council also coordinates and collaborates with the NC Council for Women in strengthening existing domestic violence programs and establishing new domestic violence programs.

Current Members

Member Name Term Start Date Term End Date Term Type Position Requirements
Jean Marie Christy September 1, 2024 August 31, 2026 Limited Member Clerk of Superior Court
Deborah M. Weissman September 1, 2025 August 31, 2027 Limited Chair Academician who is knowledgeable of domestic violence
Jada L. Brooks September 1, 2025 August 31, 2027 Limited Member member of medical community
Shelby D. Benton September 1, 2023 August 31, 2025 Limited Member NC Bar Assoc member-- studied domestic violence
LaKiera D. Grimes September 1, 2024 August 31, 2026 Limited Member victim service program rep- funding from Crime Comm or Council for Women
Donavan Issac Grant September 1, 2025 August 31, 2027 Limited Member NC Coalition Against Domestic Violence rep
Angelia M. Riggsbee September 1, 2024 August 31, 2026 Limited Member former domestic violence victim
April Nicole Burgess-Johnson September 1, 2025 August 31, 2027 Limited Member At-large
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