Who We Are

HISTORY

The 30th Judicial District Alliance is an award winning, innovative, non-profit 501(c) 3 tax exempt program. The Alliance serves the 30th Judicial District which includes the seven western most counties of North Carolina: Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon and Swain.

Founded in 1998, the Alliance is a coalition of local and regional agencies serving victims of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and sexual assault. Alliance members include: domestic violence-sexual assault agencies, regional mental health providers, legal aid services, the Office of the District Attorney, and county sheriffs.

The MISSION OF THE Alliance:

To enhance the capacity of communities to respond effectively to incidents of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and sexual assault, centering on victim safety and holding abusers accountable.

Current programs include:

Board of Directors
Ann Van Harlingen - President	Director, REACH of Macon County
Jean Bockstahler - Secretary	Director, REACH of Jackson County
Julia Freeman- Treasurer	Director, REACH of Haywood County
Judith Alvardo	Director, REACH
Lisa Barker	Director, Swain / Qualla SAFE
Michael Bonfoey	District Attorney
Cindy Feather	Executive Director, Walkingstick Shelter, Cherokee
Vicky Taylor	Director, REACH of Cherokee County
Peggy Hyde	Director, Hope for Familes, Graham County
Larry Nestler	Co-Director, Legal Aid of NC, Sylva Office
Joe Ferrara	CEO, Meridian Behavioral Health Services