Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Coalition
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.
- 2 Current Vacancies
- 0 Terms Expired
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Contact Name
Stephanie Theakston
- Contact Email
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Contact Phone
859-258-3803
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Enacting Legislation
Code of Ordinances, Article XX
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Website
https://www.lexingtonky.gov/boards/domestic-violence-prevention-board
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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 floor2025 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 ServicesQualification requirements:
Must demonstrate knowledge of the prevention, education, crisis intervention and treatment services related to interpersonal violence.
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Dr. Rania
Belmadani
1st Term
Jan 01, 2023 to Jan 01, 2027Appointing Authority
LFUCGPosition
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At large -
Ashley
Hill
2nd Term
Jan 01, 2023 to Jan 01, 2027Appointing Authority
LFUCGPosition
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At large -
Leah M.
Wedl Esq.
Partial Term
Apr 25, 2024 to Jan 01, 2027Appointing Authority
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At large -
Tania A.
Whitfield
1st Term
Aug 17, 2023 to Jan 01, 2027Appointing Authority
LFUCGPosition
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At large -
Laramie J.
Scott
1st Term
Jan 01, 2025 to Jan 01, 2029Appointing Authority
LFUCGPosition
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At large -
Billie A.
Love
1st Term
Jan 01, 2025 to Jan 01, 2029Appointing Authority
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Ms. Hilary B.
Sykes
2nd Term
Jan 01, 2025 to Jan 01, 2029Appointing Authority
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Dr. Justin E.
Karr
1st Term
Jan 01, 2025 to Jan 01, 2029Appointing Authority
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Kacy
Allen-Bryant
Current Term
N/A N/AAppointing Authority
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Ex officioCategory
LFUCG Commissioner of Social Services -
T. Bruce
Bell
1st Term
N/A N/AAppointing Authority
LFUCGPosition
Ex officioCategory
Fayette Disctrict Court Chief Judge -
Traci
Brislin
Current Term
N/A N/AAppointing Authority
LFUCGPosition
Ex officioCategory
Fayette Family Court Chief Judge -
Taryn
Henning
Current Term
N/A N/AAppointing Authority
LFUCGPosition
Ex officioCategory
Director UK Violence Intervention and Prevention Center -
Duane
Osborne
Current Term
N/A N/AAppointing Authority
LFUCGPosition
Ex officioCategory
Fayette Friend of the Court -
Kathy
Witt
Current Term
N/A N/AAppointing Authority
LFUCGPosition
Ex officioCategory
Fayette County Sheriff -
Angie
Wallace
Current Term
N/A N/AAppointing Authority
LFUCGPosition
Ex officioCategory
Director of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program -
Joe
Monroe
Current Term
N/A N/AAppointing Authority
LFUCGPosition
Ex officioCategory
UK Chief of Police -
Ms. Catherine A.
DeFlorio
Current Term
N/A N/AAppointing Authority
LFUCGPosition
Ex officioCategory
Violence Against Women Act Attorney from Legal Aid of the Bluegrass -
Ms. Rashmi A.
Adi-Brown
Current Term
N/A N/AAppointing Authority
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Ex officioOffice/Role
ChairCategory
Director of the DFYS for CHES Solutions Group -
Commissioner Kenneth
Armstrong
Current Term
N/A N/AAppointing Authority
LFUCGPosition
Ex officioCategory
LFUCG Commissioner of Public Safety -
Darlene
Thomas
Current Term
N/A N/AAppointing Authority
LFUCGPosition
Ex officioCategory
Director of Greenhouse17 -
Winn
Stephens
Current Term
N/A N/AAppointing Authority
LFUCGPosition
Ex officioCategory
Director of the Children's Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass -
Vincent
Riggs
Current Term
N/A N/AAppointing Authority
LFUCGPosition
Ex officioCategory
Fayette Circuit Court Clerk -
April
Davis
Current Term
N/A N/AAppointing Authority
LFUCGPosition
Ex officioCategory
KCHFS Fayette County Service Region Administrator -
Chief Lawrence
Weathers
Current Term
N/A N/AAppointing Authority
LFUCGPosition
Ex officioCategory
LFUCG Chief of Police -
Jeffrey
White
Current Term
N/A N/AAppointing Authority
LFUCGPosition
Ex officioCategory
Director of the Nest -
Cynae
Adams
1st Term
N/A N/AAppointing Authority
LFUCGPosition
Ex officioCategory
Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent/Designee -
Alice
Rearick
1st Term
N/A N/AAppointing Authority
LFUCGPosition
Ex officioCategory
Director of the Nursing Home Ombudsman Agency of the Bluegrass/Bluegrass District... -
Kama
Mckinney
1st Term
N/A N/AAppointing Authority
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Ex officioCategory
Director of the Chrysalis House -
Sheila
Horton-Holt
1st Term
N/A N/AAppointing Authority
LFUCGPosition
Ex officioCategory
LFUCG Family Care Center Director -
Latisha
Jackson
Current Term
Aug 17, 2023 N/AAppointing Authority
LFUCGPosition
Ex officioCategory
Director of Ampersand Sexual Violence Resource Center of the Bluegrass -
Ms. Danielle R.
Sanders
1st Term
N/A N/AAppointing Authority
LFUCGPosition
Ex officioCategory
LFUCG Adult Services Director -
Isabel
Taylor
Current Term
N/A N/AAppointing Authority
LFUCGPosition
Ex officioCategory
LFUCG Multicultural Affairs Coordinator -
Kimberly
Baird
1st Term
N/A N/AAppointing Authority
LFUCGPosition
Ex officioCategory
Fayette County Commonwealth's Attorney -
Angela C.
Evans
1st Term
N/A N/AAppointing Authority
LFUCGPosition
Ex officioCategory
Fayette County Attorney -
Councilmember Elizabeth
Sheehan
Current Term
Jan 16, 2025 N/AAppointing Authority
LFUCGPosition
Ex officioCategory
Council Member