The Domestic Violence Advisory Board is the official Citizen Advisory Commission on domestic violence issues. The members are appointed by and report to the Board of County Commissioners and Charlotte City Council.

The DVAB is housed at and receives staff support from the Mecklenburg County Women's Commission.

Regular meetings are held monthly on the second Monday of the month at 6:15 p.m. Please contact the Mecklenburg County Women's Commission at 704-336-3210 for location. Sub-Committees are appointed as needed and meet until completion of their task.

DVAB Mission Statement

Periodically review and evaluate all Charlotte and Mecklenburg County domestic violence services, and make appropriate recommendations to Charlotte City Council and the Board of County Commissioners to identify gaps, or need for additional services to meet the needs of victims of domestic violence and their children. To provide vigorous advocacy for domestic violence and its related costs to victims and the community.

DVAB Board Membership

Any citizen of Mecklenburg County can apply for membership on the DVAB by submitting an application to the Board of County Commissioners or the City Council. Application forms are available from:

Clerk to Board of Commissioners
600 East Fourth Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-336-2559

City Clerk
CMGC, 7th Floor
600 East Fourth Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-336-7493

Mecklenburg County Women's Commission
700 N. Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-336-3210