Domestic Violence

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 
Yes
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 
Appointment Date 
Term End Date 
Term Type 
Requirements 
Jean Marie Christy 12/11/20248/31/2026LimitedClerk of Superior Court
Deborah M. Weissman 12/21/20188/31/2025LimitedAcademician who is knowledgeable of domestic violence
Jada L. Brooks 1/13/20228/31/2025Limitedmember of medical community
Shelby D. Benton 1/28/20198/31/2025LimitedNC Bar Assoc member-- studied domestic violence
LaKiera D. Grimes 11/14/20228/31/2026Limitedvictim service program rep- funding from Crime Comm or Council for Women
Donavan Grant 9/7/20238/31/2025LimitedNC Coalition Against Domestic Violence rep
Angelia M. Riggsbee 11/14/20228/31/2026Limitedformer domestic violence victim
April Burgess-Johnson 12/29/20178/31/2025LimitedAt-large


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