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From 1929 until 1974, an estimated 7,600 North Carolinians, women and men, many of whom were poor, undereducated, institutionalized, sick or disabled, were sterilized by choice, force or coercion under the authorization of the North Carolina Eugenics Board program.
Gov. Bev Perdue established the N.C. Justice for Sterilization Victims Foundation in 2010 to provide justice and compensate victims who were forcibly sterilized by the State of North Carolina. The Foundation functions as a clearinghouse to assist victims of the former N.C. Eugenics Board program and thereby serves as the primary point of contact for victims, potential victims and the general public who are seeking guidance about North Carolina’s former sterilization laws and program.
The N.C. Justice for Sterilization Victims Foundation is dedicated to providing information and assistance to affected individuals.
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Compensation News:
While a compensation package for victims has not been officially passed by the legislature at this time, Governor Bev Perdue submitted her budget proposal to the State Legislature on Thurs, May 10, 2012. Gov. Perdue's budget allocates $10.3 million for victims' compensation and additional resources for the Foundation's administrative and outreach efforts. The State Legislature recovenes for their Summer Short Session on Wed, May 16, 2012 and may consider the Governor's budget proposal while crafting the state's budget and considering legislation this summer.
Governor's Budget Proposal: osbm.nc.gov/thebudget
State Legislative Calendar: www.ncleg.net
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Information Hotline: 877-550-6013 (toll-free) or
919-807-4270 (local)
Monday-Thursday 10-4pm
Main Office: 919-807-4270
Mailing Address:
1330 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1330
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