Domestic Violence Advisory Commission

Overview

• Comprised of seven members appointed by the City Council to serve a maximum of three two-year terms. The Commission will also have two members from the DeSoto Police and Clergy (DPAC) and one member from DeSoto Independent School District.

• Provides advice and recommendations to the City Council and DeSoto Police Department on how to improve the city’s response to violence against victims, with a specific focus on successful interventions with children and teens who are witnesses to and/or victimized by domestic violence, dating violence and sexual assault.

• Brings together experts, advocates, researchers and criminal justice professionals for the exchange of innovative ideas and the development of practical solutions to address and prevent domestic violence.

Meeting Schedule



The Commission meets at 6pm on the 2nd Thursday of the month in the Police Department Training Room.

Staff Representative



Lt. Melissa Franks
972.230.7371
mfranks@desototexas.gov

Sheila Johnson
972.230.7370
SJohnson@desototexas.gov

Council Representative



Councilmember Crystal Chism
817.600.7689
cchism@desototexas.gov