The statewide Office of Violence Prevention supports a public health approach to the reduction of violence and firearm misuse in North Carolina.
Established within the Department of Public Safety by Governor Roy Cooper in 2023 and working in partnership with the N. C. Dept. of Health and Human Services and the 25-member Community Violence Advisory Board, the office serves as a centralized resource for organizations working to reduce violence and address its impact on our communities.
Mission
Reduce violence, harm from violence and firearm misuse in North Carolina
Vision
A North Carolina where all communities have the tools, resources and expertise needed to create and maintain safety and well-being
Approach
Foster collaboration across sectors and leverage the public health approach to support local communities in deploying evidence-based programs and strategies
2023-2024 Advisory Board
Chief Patrice Andrews
Durham Police Department
Dr. Martin D. Avery, Trauma Surgeon
Wake Forest Baptist Hospital/Atrium Health
Ronny Bell, Director, Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy
University of North Carolina School of Pharmacy
Andrae Banks, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work
North Carolina Central University
Ingram Bell, Program Director
Gate City Coalition
Sheriff Clarence Birkhead
Durham County
William Baxter, Community Safety and Violence Prevention Coordinator
Buncombe County
Sheriff Curtis Brame
Vance County
Tracie Campbell, Director, Office of Violence Prevention
Mecklenburg County Health Dept.
Becky Ceartas, Executive Director
NC Against Gun Violence
Nicole Elliott, Chair and Founder
The Marcus Jackson Project
Rashad Gattison, Director
Port City United
Krystal Harris, Director of Community Intervention and Support Services
Durham County
Uzuri Holder, Program Manager
Duke Violence Recovery Program
Dr. David Jacobs, Trauma Surgeon
Atrium Health
David Johnson, Program Manager
Bull City United
Latisha McNeil, Office of Community Safety Division Manager
City of Greensboro
Beth Moracco, Associate Director
UNC Injury Prevention Research Center
Becca Palmer, Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Sue Anne Pilgreen, Manager
Eastern Carolina Injury Prevention Program
Chief Stella Patterson
Raleigh Police Department
Willa Robinson, Program Manager
Firearm Injury Prevention Partners
Liz Star, President & Founder
HopeStar Foundation
Doris Stith, Executive Director
Community Enrichment Organization
2024 Year-End Report
This report provides an overview of 2024 accomplishments including strategic planning, partnerships to develop training materials and the launch of the N.C. Violence Prevention Conference.