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New Hanover County proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month; speakers describe expanded Community Justice Center services
Summary
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners adopted a proclamation designating October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and heard from advocates and a retired district attorney about new services at the Community Justice Center, including remote filing of protective orders and a certified virtual courtroom, officials said.
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners on October 2025 adopted a proclamation designating October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and heard advocates describe recent service expansions at the county’s Community Justice Center, officials and nonprofit leaders said.
The proclamation cites local service statistics and memorializes county employees who died in domestic violence incidents. It notes that in 2024 Domestic Violence Shelter and Services Incorporated provided direct services to 1,295 adults and 99 children, and provided emergency shelter to 137 adults and 89 children, and it was adopted by the board and signed by Chair William E. Rivenbark.
Lauren, a representative of Domestic Violence Shelter and Services, thanked commissioners for…
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