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Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Coalition

Description

The board is established for the purpose of coordinating individuals, public and private groups, and agencies to develop and facilitate a broad-based collaborative community program, the primary goal being prevention of interpersonal violence.

The mission of the board is to create a culture of safety and empowered stakeholders through advocacy, education, collaboration, and service coordination for communities impacted by interpersonal violence.

Vacancies
  • 2 Current Vacancies
  • 0 Terms Expired
Size 37 Members
Term Length 4 Year
Term Limit 2 Terms
  • Contact Name

    Stephanie Theakston

  • Contact Email

    stheakston@lexingtonky.gov

  • Contact Phone

    859-258-3803

  • Enacting Legislation

    Code of Ordinances, Article XX

  • Website

    https://www.lexingtonky.gov/boards/domestic-violence-prevention-board

  • Meeting Schedule and Location

    Schedule: The third Monday of the third month in every quarter
    Time: Noon – 1 p.m.
    Location: Circuit Courthouse, 120 N. Limestone St., first floor

    2025 meetings

    March 17
    June 16
    Sept. 15
    Dec. 15

  • Membership Details

    At large members are appointed by the mayor with council confirmation.

    37 Total members

    10 Qualified at large members

    27 Ex officio members/designees:
    The LFUCG Chief of Police
    The LFUCG Director of Adult and Tenant Services
    The LFUCG Urban County Council Member
    The LFUCG Commissioner of Public Safety
    The LFUCG Commissioner of Social Services
    The LFUCG Director of the Family Care Center
    The LFUCG Multicultural Affairs Program Coordinator
    The Director of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program
    The Fayette County Commonwealth's Attorney
    The Fayette County Attorney
    The Fayette Circuit Court Clerk
    The Fayette District Court Chief Judge
    The Fayette Family Court Chief Judge
    The Fayette County Sheriff
    The University of Kentucky Chief of Police
    The Director of Ampersand Sexual Violence Resource Center of the Bluegrass
    The Director of the Children's Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass
    The Director of the Chrysalis House
    The Director of Greenhouse17
    The Director of the Nursing Home Ombudsman Agency of the Bluegrass
    The Director of the Nest
    The Director of the University of Kentucky Violence Intervention and Prevention Center
    The Superintendent of Fayette County Schools
    The Fayette Friend of the Court
    The Violence Against Women Act Attorney from Legal Aid of the Bluegrass
    The Director of the Division of Family and Youth Services for CHES Solutions Group
    The Fayette County Service Region Administrator, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services

    Qualification requirements:
    Must demonstrate knowledge of the prevention, education, crisis intervention and treatment services related to interpersonal violence.

  • Dr. Rania Belmadani
    1st Term
    Jan 01, 2023 to Jan 01, 2027
    Appointing Authority
    LFUCG
    Position
    Member
    Category
    At large
  • Ashley Hill
    2nd Term
    Jan 01, 2023 to Jan 01, 2027
    Appointing Authority
    LFUCG
    Position
    Member
    Category
    At large
  • Leah M. Wedl Esq.
    Partial Term
    Apr 25, 2024 to Jan 01, 2027
    Appointing Authority
    LFUCG
    Position
    Member
    Category
    At large
  • Tania A. Whitfield
    1st Term
    Aug 17, 2023 to Jan 01, 2027
    Appointing Authority
    LFUCG
    Position
    Member
    Category
    At large
  • Laramie J. Scott
    1st Term
    Jan 01, 2025 to Jan 01, 2029
    Appointing Authority
    LFUCG
    Position
    Member
    Category
    At large
  • Billie A. Love
    1st Term
    Jan 01, 2025 to Jan 01, 2029
    Appointing Authority
    LFUCG
    Position
    Member
    Category
    At large
  • Ms. Hilary B. Sykes
    2nd Term
    Jan 01, 2025 to Jan 01, 2029
    Appointing Authority
    LFUCG
    Position
    Member
    Category
    At large
  • Dr. Justin E. Karr
    1st Term
    Jan 01, 2025 to Jan 01, 2029
    Appointing Authority
    LFUCG
    Position
    Member
    Category
    At large
  • Kacy Allen-Bryant
    Current Term
    N/A N/A
    Appointing Authority
    LFUCG
    Position
    Ex officio
    Category
    LFUCG Commissioner of Social Services
  • T. Bruce Bell
    1st Term
    N/A N/A
    Appointing Authority
    LFUCG
    Position
    Ex officio
    Category
    Fayette Disctrict Court Chief Judge
  • Traci Brislin
    Current Term
    N/A N/A
    Appointing Authority
    LFUCG
    Position
    Ex officio
    Category
    Fayette Family Court Chief Judge
  • Taryn Henning
    Current Term
    N/A N/A
    Appointing Authority
    LFUCG
    Position
    Ex officio
    Category
    Director UK Violence Intervention and Prevention Center
  • Duane Osborne
    Current Term
    N/A N/A
    Appointing Authority
    LFUCG
    Position
    Ex officio
    Category
    Fayette Friend of the Court
  • Kathy Witt
    Current Term
    N/A N/A
    Appointing Authority
    LFUCG
    Position
    Ex officio
    Category
    Fayette County Sheriff
  • Angie Wallace
    Current Term
    N/A N/A
    Appointing Authority
    LFUCG
    Position
    Ex officio
    Category
    Director of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program
  • Joe Monroe
    Current Term
    N/A N/A
    Appointing Authority
    LFUCG
    Position
    Ex officio
    Category
    UK Chief of Police
  • Ms. Catherine A. DeFlorio
    Current Term
    N/A N/A
    Appointing Authority
    LFUCG
    Position
    Ex officio
    Category
    Violence Against Women Act Attorney from Legal Aid of the Bluegrass
  • Ms. Rashmi A. Adi-Brown
    Current Term
    N/A N/A
    Appointing Authority
    LFUCG
    Position
    Ex officio
    Office/Role
    Chair
    Category
    Director of the DFYS for CHES Solutions Group
  • Commissioner Kenneth Armstrong
    Current Term
    N/A N/A
    Appointing Authority
    LFUCG
    Position
    Ex officio
    Category
    LFUCG Commissioner of Public Safety
  • Darlene Thomas
    Current Term
    N/A N/A
    Appointing Authority
    LFUCG
    Position
    Ex officio
    Category
    Director of Greenhouse17
  • Winn Stephens
    Current Term
    N/A N/A
    Appointing Authority
    LFUCG
    Position
    Ex officio
    Category
    Director of the Children's Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass
  • Vincent Riggs
    Current Term
    N/A N/A
    Appointing Authority
    LFUCG
    Position
    Ex officio
    Category
    Fayette Circuit Court Clerk
  • April Davis
    Current Term
    N/A N/A
    Appointing Authority
    LFUCG
    Position
    Ex officio
    Category
    KCHFS Fayette County Service Region Administrator
  • Chief Lawrence Weathers
    Current Term
    N/A N/A
    Appointing Authority
    LFUCG
    Position
    Ex officio
    Category
    LFUCG Chief of Police
  • Jeffrey White
    Current Term
    N/A N/A
    Appointing Authority
    LFUCG
    Position
    Ex officio
    Category
    Director of the Nest
  • Cynae Adams
    1st Term
    N/A N/A
    Appointing Authority
    LFUCG
    Position
    Ex officio
    Category
    Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent/Designee
  • Alice Rearick
    1st Term
    N/A N/A
    Appointing Authority
    LFUCG
    Position
    Ex officio
    Category
    Director of the Nursing Home Ombudsman Agency of the Bluegrass/Bluegrass District...
  • Kama Mckinney
    1st Term
    N/A N/A
    Appointing Authority
    LFUCG
    Position
    Ex officio
    Category
    Director of the Chrysalis House
  • Sheila Horton-Holt
    1st Term
    N/A N/A
    Appointing Authority
    LFUCG
    Position
    Ex officio
    Category
    LFUCG Family Care Center Director
  • Latisha Jackson
    Current Term
    Aug 17, 2023 N/A
    Appointing Authority
    LFUCG
    Position
    Ex officio
    Category
    Director of Ampersand Sexual Violence Resource Center of the Bluegrass
  • Ms. Danielle R. Sanders
    1st Term
    N/A N/A
    Appointing Authority
    LFUCG
    Position
    Ex officio
    Category
    LFUCG Adult Services Director
  • Isabel Taylor
    Current Term
    N/A N/A
    Appointing Authority
    LFUCG
    Position
    Ex officio
    Category
    LFUCG Multicultural Affairs Coordinator
  • Kimberly Baird
    1st Term
    N/A N/A
    Appointing Authority
    LFUCG
    Position
    Ex officio
    Category
    Fayette County Commonwealth's Attorney
  • Angela C. Evans
    1st Term
    N/A N/A
    Appointing Authority
    LFUCG
    Position
    Ex officio
    Category
    Fayette County Attorney
  • Councilmember Elizabeth Sheehan
    Current Term
    Jan 16, 2025 N/A
    Appointing Authority
    LFUCG
    Position
    Ex officio
    Category
    Council Member