NATIONAL AFFILIATION: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

PRIMARY CONTACT PERSON: 
Donna Dukes, Chair                                                     

ADDRESS: 700 N. Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202

TELEPHONE NUMBER: (704) 336-3210
FAX: (704) 336-4198

ALTERNATE CONTACT PERSON:
Rona Karacaova

TELEPHONE NUMBER: (704) 336-3210

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1987

NUMBER OF CURRENT MEMBERS: 10

MEETING DATES: Third Wednesday or each month
TIME: 5:30 P.M. 
LOCATION: Women's Commission Conference Room

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT (S): Five members appointed by the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners, three appointed by the Mayor of Charlotte City Council, and two appointed by the Mayor.

PURPOSE AND/OR MISSION OF ASSOCIATION/ORGANIZATION/AGENCY:
Reports to Charlotte City Council and the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners on the progress made toward implementing the recommendations; to identify gaps, or the need for additional programs or services; to meet the needs of domestic violence victims and their children; to provide vigorous advocacy; and to increase community awareness and education as to the problems of domestic violence and its related cost to victims and the community. 

MAJOR PLANNED PROGRAMS/PROJECTS/SERVICES:

• Up-to-date domestic violence reports and recommendations to government bodies
• Review grant proposals for domestic violence monies
• Continue to support a community wide focus on all issues related to domestic violence