HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 06-18-2024; 8-e - JCPC Certification and County Plan for FY 2024-2025 1
ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: June 18, 2024
Action Agenda
Item No. 8-e
SUBJECT: JCPC Certification and County Plan for FY 2024-2025
DEPARTMENT: Social Services
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
1. NC Department of Public Safety Nancy Coston, 245-2800
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Sharron Hinton, 245-2800
County Plan 2024-2025
2. NC Department of Public Safety
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
Certification 2024-2025
PURPOSE: To approve the Orange County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC)
Certification and County Plan for FY 2024-2025.
BACKGROUND: Orange County receives $359,096 from the NC Department of Public Safety to
provide program services to juvenile offenders through the JCPC. The County is required to
provide a 30% match which totals $107,729, which is included in the Manager's Recommended
budget. (Note: The attached funding grid reflects the County match as well as other local dollars
awarded to the program agencies.)
Every JCPC in the State of North Carolina must be certified to perform the legislated duties
outlined in the North Carolina General Statutes. The certification verifies that the local JCPC has
completed the following responsibilities in its efforts to function within the guidelines of legislation:
• Membership: positions are filled and appointed by the County Commissioners with
staggered terms;
• By-laws: the JCPC has current bylaws;
• Policies and Procedures: the JCPC has written policies and procedures for funding of
programs and conflict of interest;
• Leadership: the JCPC has a Chair and Vice-Chair at a minimum;
• Minutes: minutes of meetings are recorded and maintained;
• Meetings: the JCPC meets at least bi-monthly and a majority of members is required to
conduct business;
• Program Monitoring/Evaluation: the JCPC monitors and evaluates all funded programs;
• Media and Requests for Proposal (RFP): the JCPC communicates through the media and
by written RFP the availability of funding to all public and private non-profit agencies and
interested community members that serve at-risk children and their families;
• Public Awareness: the JCPC announces meetings in advance to the public and makes the
community aware of the results of the planning process;
• Risk Factor Assessment: the JCPC documents prioritization of risk factors;
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• Comprehensive Strategy Assessment: the JCPC documents services available to meet
prioritized risk factors and an assessment of gaps issues and barriers to needed services;
• Needed Interventions: the JCPC documents the prioritized, needed interventions;
• Outcomes and Strategies: the JCPC reviews juvenile justice data and develops specific
outcomes and strategies for implementation;
• Funding: the JCPC Annual Plan includes the Funding Plan
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Certification document must be received by the NC Department of
Public Safety, Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice, by June 30, 2024 in order for local
program funds to be disbursed beginning in the month of July.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to
this item:
• GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY
The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang
activity, substance abuse and domestic violence.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impact associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the JCPC
Certification and County Plan for FY 2024-2025 and authorize the Chair to sign the associated
documents.
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Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
County Plan
Orange County
For FY 2024-2025
Table of Contents
I. Executive Summary
II. County Funding Plan
III. Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Organization
IV. County Risk, Needs and YASI Assessment Summary
V. County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Request for Proposals
VI. Funding Decisions Summary
VI I. Funded Programs Program Enhancement Plan (PEP) OR, add brief program
description for any program without a PEP.
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Executive Summary
The Orange County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC), in fulfillment of the duties and
responsibilities as set forth in the General Statutes of the State of North Carolina, has reviewed and updated
this County Plan for FY 2024-2025. In 2019, House Bill 593 passed which approved an optional 1 or 2-year
funding cycle for DPS JCPC funds, which is determined locally by each JCPC statewide. Also included in
the HB was Raise the Age in N.C. which directs 16 & 17 years old from District Court to Juvenile Court.
In order to see any new possible trends in juvenile justice data (now serving 16 & 17 year old) and to plan
programming in the community accordingly, the Orange County JCPC approved a one year funding cycle.
Data continues to be monitored by the JCPC annually which provides direction to which funding cycle is
most beneficial to the community and Council.
The JCPC has identified the issues and factors which have an influence and impact upon vulnerable youth,
at-risk youth, delinquent youth, and their families in Orange County. Further, the JCPC has identified the
strategies and services most likely to reduce/prevent delinquent behavior.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Each program funded in the past fiscal year by the JCPC has been monitored
by the JCPC Monitoring Committee and programs were found in full compliance with DPS JCPC Policy
and within the operating parameters of their budget and, providing the services as described in their
program agreement. The monitoring results and program outcome evaluations were considered in making
funding allocation decisions. The JCPC will continue to conduct annual implementation monitoring of its
funded programs.
Priorities for Funding: Through a review of risk&needs assessment data,the Youth Assessment Screening
Inventory (YASI) data and a community resource assessment, the JCPC has determined that the following
services are needed to reduce/prevent delinquency in Orange County.
1. Mentoring Services
2. Parent/Family Skill Building
3. Interpersonal Skill Building
4. Experiential Skills
5. Tutoring/Academic Enhancement
6. Mediation/Conflict Resolution
7. Restitution/Community Service
8. Teen Court
9. Family Counseling
10. Individual/Group/Mixed Counseling
11. Substance Abuse Counseling
12. Temporary Shelter Care
13. Runaway Shelter Care
14. Juvenile Structured Day
Funding-Recommendations: Having advertised a Request for Proposals (RFP)for these needed services for
a minimum of thirty (30) days, the JCPC has screened the submitted proposals and has determined which
proposals best meet the advertised needed services. As required by statute, the JCPC recommends
allocation of the NC Department of Public, Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention funds
to the following programs in the amounts specified below for the upcoming fiscal year: (Also, see the
Orange County Funding Plan with this report.)
Name of Programs (Type) Funding Recommendations
Juvenile Community Service and Restitution
(Restitution/Community Service $76,257
Mediation/Conflict Resolution
Mediation/Conflict Resolution $53,100
Parent Teen Solutions
Home-Based Family Counseling and Interpersonal Counseling) $51,538
Teen Court $62,663
(Teen Court)
Trauma Informed Certified Peer Support
(Interpersonal Skill Building) $52,000
Wrenn House
(Runaway Shelter Care) $16,769
Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment
(Substance Abuse Treatment) $41,769
The JCPC further recommends that the following amount be allocated for the administrative costs of the
Council for fiscal year 24-25: $5,000.
Respectfully Submitted,
- Sharron Hinton, Chair, Orange County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
Date: May 16, 2024
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ORANGE County
NC DPS -Community Programs -County Funding Plan
Available Funds: $ $359,096 Local Match: $ $194,048 Rate: 30%
DPS JCPC funds must be committed tsith at Program Agreement submitted in NC Allies and electronically signed by authorized officials.
:LOCALTUNDING OTHEii::: OTHER.
N Program Ei ovrder DC6-JCPC GPunty'cash 4acal GAKh i Local la- Stale/ :! Funds !i felt f %Non
Vundlq ''.Mattl, !Match Kind Federal oasucPc:
Programii
Revenues'
1 JCPC Administration $5,000 $1,500 $6,500:.,,,.23%.::::
2 Juvenile Community Service andResdtudon $76,257 $22,877 $29,781 $128,915 41%
3 MediationlContlictResolution $53,100 $15,9301 $9,697 $78,727 33% Ji
3 Parent Teen Solutions $51,538 $15,461 $11,928 $78,927 : 35%'='
s Teen Court $62,663 $18,799 $4,438 $85,900 27%
6 Trauma-informed certified peer support $52,000 $15,600 $67,600.;;;:23%:+"
Wrenn House $16,769 $5,031 $19,000 1 $40,800 59%
a Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment $41,769 $12,531 $11,475 $65,775 36% >
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TOTALS: $359,096 $107,729 $62,916 $23,403
The above plan was derived through a planning process by the ORANGE County
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council and represents the County's Plan for use of these funds in FY 24.25
Amoum of Unallmated Funds
Anmuol of fi nds rev t d lack to DPS _ Chairperson,Jurenilo Crime Prccenlimt Council (Date)
Disaetlonaq Funds a Jd,A
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or County Finance Officer
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Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Organization
FY 24-25 Name Organization Title
Sharron Hinton Orange County Social Human Services
(interim until elections in Services Manager
Chairperson Aug)
Vice- Vacant
Chair erson (elections in Aug)
Caraina Edwards Orange County Social Youth Services
Secretary "volunteer position" Services Coordinator
Treasurer
Assessment
Committee
Chairperson
Funding
Committee
Chairperson
Number of
members for 16
FY 24-25:
List meeting dates during the current fiscal year and identify the number of JCPC
members in attendance for each.
Number of Members in
Meeting Date Attendance Quorum Present? Yes/No
8/4/23 12 Yes
10/6/23 9 Yes
12/1/23 12 Yes
2/2/24 12 Yes
4/26/24 6 No
5/3/24* 6 Yes
special meeting
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FY 2023-2024
SUMMARY REPORT OF THE
ORANGE COUNTY RISK AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE
I. Youth Assessment and Screening Instrument (YASI) Summary
II. Summary of Community Resources
III. Summary of Gaps and Barriers in the Community Continuum
IV. Proposed Priority Services for Funding
Part I. Youth Assessment and Screening Instrument (YASI) Summary
On November 28, 2023, the Orange County JCPC Risk and Needs Assessment Committee met
to review the data gleaned from the Youth Assessment and Screening Instrument (YASI) which
was implemented by Juvenile Court Services beginning January 1, 2021. The full assessment
consists of over 100 separate items useful for both predictive risk and case management, so data
reported from this review will consist of county-level risk factors that may be prioritized by the
JCPC for RFP development, as well as for highlighting prevalent issues among court involved
juveniles that individual programs and community-based service organizations will want to
consider when working with court-involved juveniles in the county.
All juveniles at intake receive the YASI Pre-Screen (33 questions) which is also embedded in
each full assessment. The aggregate outputs from full YASI assessments are just one of the data
sources used by the Committee and are the focus of summaries that follow in this document.
YASI questions are framed in either a historic context (Legal History, for example), or in some
cases, "current" or"prior three-months" timeframes for other, more dynamic, questions.
The following data summary represents the first full fiscal year of implementation of the YASI.
In reviewing and prioritizing the elevated risk and needs extracted from this data set, one must
consider the utilization of YASI as a predictor of future risk of offending; and as a case
management instrument for determining level of service and types of services necessary to
reduce recidivism.
Orange County YASI Summary Observations: FY 2022-2023
The overall YASI summary data is based on 87 individual youth who were assessed during
the fiscal year 2022-2023 coming to the attention of Court Services.
Elevated Risk and Needs:
• 79% of youth scored as moderate to high risk level per the YASI instrument.
• 66% of youth scored as moderate to very high moderate needs level per the YASI
instrument.
• 41% of youth scored as very low to moderate strength level per the YASI instrument.
Legal History Domain
• 54% of youth had a previous delinquent referral which is 9% higher than the state rate.
• 13% of youth had a prior referral under age 12 which is 3% higher than the state.
• 39% of youth had felony referrals which is 3% higher than the state.
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Family Domain
• 30% of youth have a prior runaway history which is I I% higher than the state rate.
• 26% of parents have marginal or inadequate supervision which is 7% higher than state.
School Domain
• Only 41% of youth are attending school which is 12% lower than the state rate.
• 40% of youth have 5 or more unexcused absences which is 14% higher than the state.
• 37% of youth are failing most of their classes which is 20% higher than the state.
• 42% of youth have no interest in school activities which is 8% higher than the state.
• NCDPI school data report card for 2022-2023 shows a high rate of short-term
suspensions per 1,000 youth for both school systems in Orange County. These
suspensions show an ethnic disparity amongst black, two or more races and students with
disabilities.
Community and Peers Domain
• 55% of youth have some association with delinquent peers and 14% of youth associate
with gangs which is higher than the state rate.
Alcohol and Drugs Domain
• 45% of youth have previous alcohol and/or drug use which is 5% higher than the state
rate.
• 21% of youth reported that they were under age 12 at first use which is 11% higher than
the state rate.
• 79% of those youth are not receiving substance use treatment which is 13% higher than
the state rate.
Mental Health Domain
• 41% of youth responded to having mental health problems and/or having a diagnosis.
• Only 17% of those youth with a diagnosis were currently in treatment which is 6% lower
than the state rate.
• 21% of youth were victims of physical abuse which is 11% higher than the state rate.
Employment and Free Time Domain
• 38% of youth are not engaged in structured or unstructured activity.
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Part II. Summary of the Existing Community Resources
JCPC Funded Programs 23-24
Parent Teen Solutions Group
Parent Teen Solutions Home Visitation
Teen Court
Community Service & Restitution
Mediation& Conflict Resolution
Trauma Informed Peer Support
Wrenn House
Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Funded Programs
North Hills Transitional Living (Females)
Craven Transitional Living (Males)
Eckerd Residential (Male and Female)
Juvenile Crisis and Assessment Centers
Multi-purpose group homes
AMI Kids Functional Family Therapy (FFT)
Community Resources
Ligo Dojo of Budo Karate Boys and Girls Club
Fathers on the Move Sportsplex
GED Reintegration Support Network
Josh's Hope—Tools for Hope Grow Your World
YMCA Inkounter
4-H Youth Services Tutoring after 6pm
Girls and Boys Scouts of America Recreation Department
Behavior Skills Counseling WIOA NextGen Program
Peer-to-Peer Mediation Truancy Mediation
Alternative School (For Non-Susp Students) Boomerang
Phoenix Academy School Community Liaison
Partnership Academy Multi-Systemic Therapy
El Futuro Youth Behavioral Health Liaison
Substance Use and Mental Health Sex Offender Assessment
Therapeutic Foster Care Job Corps.
Wright School Whitaker School
Tarheel Challenge Exchange Club
Youth Deflection Program Orange County Youth Build
Community Resources available but difficult to access
AAlNA (Spanish Speaking) Youth Substance Use and Mental Health
Sex Offender Treatment Youth Substance Use Residential Tx
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Part III. Summary of Gaps and Barriers in the Continuum of Services
Gaps of Services (needed not available)
Multi-Dimensional Family Treatment Parent Support Group for Latinos
Substance Use Recovery Support Treatment Church Based Mentoring Programs
Tutoring Programs outside of School Multipurpose Group Home
Ala-Teen Enhanced MH Services for underinsured
Nicotine and Vape Cessation Services Youth Workforce Development Programs
Barriers to JCPC Programs and other Community Programs
Transportation Insurance
Language Funding
Engagement
Part IV. Proposed Priority Services for Funding
The committee compared the services needed to address the elevated Juvenile Risk Factors and
Juvenile Needs with services currently available in the community. Services which are currently
available in the community and sufficient to meet the needs of court involved youth or those
youth most at risk for court involvement are not considered as a priority for JCPC funding.
The Committee proposes that the following services be approved as the funding priorities
for FY 24-25:
1. Interpersonal Skill Building
2. Substance Use Counseling
3. Individual/Group/Mixed Counseling
4. Mediation/Conflict Resolution
5. Parent/Family Skill Building
6. Family Counseling
7. Home Based Family Counseling
8. Vocational Skills
9. Temporary Shelter Care
10. Runaway Shelter Care
11. Restitution and Community Service
12. Mentoring Services
13. Teen Court—including Sentencing and Responsive Circles
14. Tutoring/Academic Enhancement
15. Experiential Skills
16. Juvenile Structured Day
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YASI Full Assessment Data 87 Assessed Juveniles
Orange County
RISK/NEEDS/STRENGTHS LEVEL
Risk Level Orange State Needs Level Orange State
Low 21% 39% VeryLow 15% 35%
Moderate 57% 42% Low 18% 18%
High 22% 18% Moderate 269/6 21%
High Moderate 22% 15%
Risk Level High 11% 7%
100 o Very High 7% 1 5%
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Strengths Level Orange State
Very Low 1% 2% L
Low 6% 5% Very Low Low Moderate High Hip Very Hrgn
Moderate 34% 15% Moderate
High Moderate 28% 25% ■Orange ■state
Hi h 18% 22%
,Very High 1 13% 31%
Strengths Level
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LEGAL HISTORY
Q I Previous Delinquent Referrals Orange State Q3 Number of Referrals w Result Orange State
Previous Referrals 54% 45% lReferrais with a Result 66% 72%
Previous Referrals Referrals with a Result
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Q2 Age at First Referral orange State Q4 Felony Referrals to DJJ orange State
Under 12 13% IJuvenlies with Felony Referrals 39% 36%
Under 12 Juveniles with Felony Referrals
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06 Weapon offenses-1 or more I Orange State Q10 Detention Admissions orange State
Previous Weapon Offense-Yes 17% 17% Prior Detention Admission Histx 22% 20%
Previous Weapon Offense-Yes Prior Detention Admission Histx
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07 Person Crimes orange I State Q1'I YDC Placement Orange State
Referrals for Person Crimes43% 46°b Prfor YDC Custody 1 1% 3%
Referrals for Person Crimes Prior YDC Custody
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FAMILY
01 Kicked Out Oran a State Q1 Runawa orange State
Kicked Out 7% lRunaway 30% 21%
Kicked Out Runaway
LOOT. IGO%
so% sa%
6OS 60%
40Ls 40%
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Q4 Family AlcohoVSA&MH orange State Q4 Family Criminal History orange State
Family Member Alcohol/SA 14% 15% Famil Member prior Criminal Hst 1 31% 29%
Family Member MH 8% 14% 1 Family Member poor Violent Hst 1 3% 6%
Family Alcohol/SA&MH Family Criminal History
100% 100'.
20% 00%
60% 60%
40% 40%
0% 0% ■ ■
F.--,Member Alcohol/SA F—i Member MH Family Member pr,or Crim—H;t Famll'r PA—bar prior Victenr H.
■Orange ■state ■Orange ■State
Q6 Living Arrangements Orange State Q7 Parent/Custodian Supervision Orange State
Living w Parent/StepParent 78% 84% Good/some Supvs 74% 78%
Living w Sibling,Relative,Other 77% 73% Some/frequent Inadequate Supvs 24% 18%
Foster Care,Independent,Other 13% 9% Consistently Inadequate Supvs 2% 3%
Living Arrangements Parent/Custodian Supervision
too-; 100%
90tb 90%
50% 80%
70% 70%
60% 60%
50% 50%
40% 40%
30% 30%
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Other Other Supvs Supvs
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SCHOOL
Q1 School Enrollment Status I Orange State I JQ2 Attendance-past 3 mos. Oran a State
Dropped Out 5% 6% Attends regularly 41% 53%
Suspended 2% 15 or more Unexcused Absences 40% 26%
Not Applicable 1 2% 2 lNot livable 6% 8%
School Enrollment Attendance-past 3 mos.
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Oio Attends regularly 5 or more Unexcused Not Applicable
bropped Out Suspended Not Appk¢.bl=_ Absence!
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03 School Conflict-past 3 mos. Orange State Q4 Academics-past 3 mos. Orange State
Infraction(s) 19% 16% C-or Lower '13% 14%
Intervention-School Administrator 20% 12% Falling Some Classes 17% 18%
Police Reports Filed by School 26% 27% Failing Most Classes 37% 17%
Not Applicable 6% 11% Not Applicable 8% 9%
School Conflict-past 3 mos. Academics-past 3 mos.
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Intraction(s) Intervention-School Ponce Report Fi.ed Nat App'!I.ab'e 0% -- •• • MEM NEW
Adrn-stracor by Scheel C-or Lowe, Fail+ng Some Classes Fai ing fAoan7lasse; Not Applicable
■Orange ■state •Orange ■State
Q10 School Behavior-past 2 yrs- Orange State Q 12 School Activities-past 3 mos- Orange State
One or more OSS 651/6 65% Involved in one activity 13% 7%
One or more ISS 35% 36% Involved in two+activities 15% 14%
Interested but not involved 17% 29%
School Behavior-past 2 yrs. No interest in school activities 42% 34%
90%1s0 School Activities-most recent school year
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COMMUNITY R PEERS
Q1 Peers/Associates Orange State 06 Negative Peer Associations Orange State
No friends/No Consistent Friends 22% 16% Sometimes goes along with 36% 32t;o
Negative/Delinquent Influence 55% 47a/, Usually goes along with 23% 17%
Associates with Gang Members 14% 9% Leads Anti-Social Peers 2% 3%
Family has Gang Members 0% 1%
Youth is a Gang Member 2% 2% Influence of Negative Peers
Peers/Associates 100%
90%
100% 80%
90%
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70% 70%
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ALCOHOL/DRUGS-01-03 dividing b Juveniles with"Yes"to Alcohol[Dru s
Reporting AJcohoUDrug Use Orange State Q I A _at I st Use Orange State
Yes to AlcohoUDru Use 45% 40% Under 12 21% 10%
Ages 12-15 72% 78%
Yes to Alcohol/Drug Use Age 15+ 8% 11%
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Q 1 AIcohoIDFuq Use orange State Q3 Previous AlcohotlDruq Treatx Orange State
Use Disrupts Function 21% 29% No 79% 66%
Yes 5% 11°!0
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1GU'i Previous Drug Treatment
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MENTAL HEALTH
blems Orange State Q I Current/Past Treatx-Meds Orange state
Juvenile-Mental He-71 7777
Juveniles-Yes to MH Problems 41% 41% Current Treatx 17% 23%
Juveniles-Diagnosed 41% 41% PastTreatx 17% 21%
Current Meds 16% 19%
Juvenile Mental Health Past Meds 6% 17%
i00%sot Current/Past Treatment&Medications
80% c00%
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05 History of Abuse Orange State Q6 Victimization History Orange State
Physical Abuse Histx 21% 10% Sexual Vulnerability 7% 7%
Sexual Abuse Histx 6% 7% 1 Victim of Bullying 8% 10%
Physical Assault 15% 9%
History of Abuse
Victimization
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90% 100%
80-6 90%
70% 80%
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60% 60%
5040 50%
40'6 40%
30% 30%
Physical Abuse H.,:n Serua-Fhu;e H— Sexual Vulnerabdrtv A.1 -Burying Ph'i—Atiauit
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PHYSICAL HEALTH
No Health Insurance
Q2 Health Insurance orange State
No Health Insurance 7% 9%
Orange State
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AGGRESSION
01 Violence Orange State Q'I Violence Orange state
Displayed a Weapon 10% 10% Bullying/Threatening 24% 24%
Used a Weapon 5% 8% Destruction of Property 14% 14016
Assaultive Behavior 44% 41%
Violence AISI-Assaultw Serious Injury 9% 5%
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■Orange ■State ■Den;� •ita(e
EMPLOYMENT&FREE TIME
01 Employment History Orange State 05&06 Free Time Orange State
Curren employed 14% 19% Yes-One or More Structured 26% 26%
Never employed 82% 74% Yes-One or More Unstructured 36% 35%
Prior successful employment 8% 90/0
Free Time
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iurrencly employed Neer empl°yed Prror successful employment Yes-Dne or Ntere Structured Yes-One Or h!ore Un.iru Turgid
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School Based Offense Report FY 2021-2023
Percent Change FY Complaints Charged Type(S80) Race/Ethnicity(S80)
FY 20.21 to FY 22-23 FY Charged T FY Race
fV 22.23 F1'211_ l'r 2021 9e Type
FY 22-23 White —30
Sao(%) 1,733 110 65 6 FY 22 23 Felony -27
Dla<WAA S6
Hispanic -8
Total Complaint(%) 82 A18 316 230 Other 15
Misdemeanor 83
FY 21-22 White 29
District Black/AA 23
FY 21.22 Felony 17
District Counties FY 22.23 FY 21-22 FY 20-21 1lizpanic <5
Other <5
Infraction <S FY 20 21 White <5
Back/AA 5
Misdemeanor 38 Fhspanl< <5
Other S
Gender(SRO)
FY 20 21 Felony .<5 FY Gender
FY 22.23 Male 80
FAisdameanor 5 Female _30
Unknown <5
FY 2122 Male 41
Intake Decision(SBO)
Female 14
FY Decision FY 20.21 Male 5
FY 22 23 Approved 42 Female <5
District 15 O,—qe 110 SS 6 Age(SBO)
closed —26
fV Age Group
FY 22 23 to to ll .<5
Divested 42
12 to 13 48
I
FY 2122 Approved 24 14 to 15 —24
16 and Older 35
Closed 6 FY 21-22 10 to 11 B
12 to 13 16
Diverted 25
]4 tols 23
16 and Older 0
Ft 11i 21 Approved •.5
FY 20-21 10 toll <5
Closed <5 12 to 13 ;<6
' 1.1 to 15
Diverted <5
16 and Older 15
12
$359,096 30% January 8, 2024 20
n icipa a nnua �4flIe County ion Council DateAdvertised
Request for Proposals
The Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) has studied the risk factors and needs of Juvenile Court involved youth in this
county and hereby publishes this Request for Proposals. The JCPC anticipates funds from the NC Dept. of Public Safety
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in the amount stated above to fund the program types specified below. Such
programs will serve delinquent and at-risk youth for the state fiscal year 2024-2025 beginning on, or after, July 1, 2024. The
use of these funds in this county require a local match in the amount specified above. The county can approve programs for
1 or 2 year funding awards, dependent on county approval and programs meeting all requirements.
Based on identified needed programs and possible gaps in the service continuum,the following checked program
types will be considered for funding:
® Mentoring Services ® Restitution/Community Service ❑ Services Addressing Problem
Sexual Behavior
® Parent/Family Skill Building ® Teen Court—including ❑ Group Home
Sentencing and Responsive Circles
® Interpersonal Skill Building ❑ Psychological Assessments ® Temporary Shelter Care
® Vocational Skills ® Family Counseling ® Runaway Shelter Care
® Experiential Skills ® Home Based Family Counseling ❑ Specialized Foster Care
® Tutoring/Academic Enhancement ® Individual/Group/Mixed ❑ Temporary Foster Care
Counseling
® Mediation/Conflict Resolution— ® Substance Abuse Counseling ® Juvenile Structured Day
including Truancy Mediation,
Victim-Youth and Family Group
Conferencin , Responsive Circles
Proposed program services should target the following risk factors for delinquency or repeat delinquency:
The 2022-2023 YASI data indicates that 79% of youth scored as moderate to high risk level. 66% of youth scored as
moderate to very high moderate needs level per the YASI. 41% of youth scored as very low to moderate strength level per
the YASI. Indicators suggest youth are using substances, run away from home/placement, have parents with marginal
and/or inadequate parenting skills, have moderate to serious school behavior problems, failing most of their classes,
associate with peers who lack pro-social behaviors and are delinquent, diagnosed mental health without treatment and not
engaged in structured activities. Due to the diversity of Orange County, the JCPC is particularly interested in funding
programs that offer culturally appropriate services with accommodations for Limited English Proficiency(LEP)youth and
their families.
Proposed services should address the following concerns as reported in the Youth Assessment Screening
Instrument(YASI):
Peer Domain:Youth need development of prosocial peer relationships. Indicators suggest youth have some association
with and/or regularly associate with delinquent peers.
Individual Domain: Indicators suggest youth are victims of physical abuse. There is a strong need for individualized mental
health and substance use evaluations and treatment.
Family Domain: Indicators show that youth have run away from home. Parents have marginal or inadequate supervision
skills.
School Domain: Indicators suggest youth having moderate to serious behavioral problems at school resulting in receiving
out of school suspensions at a high rate presenting ethnic disparities with low academic functioning. There is a high rate of
unexcused absences and youth failing most of their classes.
Applicants are being sought that are able to address items below:
1. Program services compatible with research that are shown to be effective with juvenile offenders.
2. Program services are outcome-based.
3. The program has an evaluation component.
4. Program services detect gang participation and divert individuals from gang participation.
5.Awareness of and sensitivity to Racial Ethnic Disparity that exists in the County.
6. Programs are encouraged to provide effective programming that includes restorative justice practices.
Only local public agencies,501c3 non-profit corporations and local housing authorities will be considered for
funding.
In order to apply for FY 2024-2025 JCPC funding, you must complete and submit your application online
by accessing NC ALLIES. Please read and follow all instructions at: https://cp.ncdiidp.org/CP
Additional self-help videos on the NC ALLIES webpage are available by clinking on the HELP tab.
Private non-profits are also required to submit, by uploading in NC ALLIES, the following:
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1) No Over Due Tax form, 2) DPS Conflict of Interest Statement,
3)Agency Conflict of Interest Policy, and 4) Proof of 501(c)(3) status. (#1  are available at the above link.)
Rebekah Rapoza 919-245-2869
JCPC Chairperson/or Designee Telephone#
The Department of Public Safety, Community Programs Section, is offering a virtual workshop on:
January 18, 2024 from 1:00 pm-4:00pm. This workshop is not mandatory, in order to apply for DPS
JCPC funding but is strongly encouraged because of the application process that will be covered
(NCALLIES) and reporting requirements (fiscal and programmatic). All interested parties must
register no later than: January 15, 2024, by emailing david.r.carter@ncdps.gov
For further information or other technical assistance about applying for JCPC funds in this county
or about the program application workshop, contact:
David R. Carter DPS Area Consultant at 919-6084504 or email at david.r.carter(COcdps.gov.
The deadline for receiving the application: February 9, 2024.
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Funding Decisions Summary 22
Funding Decision for: FY 2024-25 Date Completed: 5/6/24
Program(s) Funded Select 1-year or 2-year funding and reasons for Funding Check all that apply)
Juvenile Community ❑2-year Funding approved for FY and OR ® 1-year Funding approved for FY2024-25
Service and Restitution
Rationale for 2-year Funding approval:El Funded in past years ❑In good standing with county/JCPC and DPS(following PA,timely reports,reporting to JCPC as
(Volunteers for Youth, requested) ❑Favorable JCPC monitoring❑In compliance with Consultant Monitoring ❑Quality of Service Assessment(QOS)rating is min 70%(min.score of 14)OR
progress made on PEP in QOS. ❑Provides an essential dispositional option,explain:
Inc.)1 ❑Meets target population as described in Program Agreement(number served,and described target population),with minimal exceptions(i.e.less than 10%variance)
® Meets funding priority ® Compatible with research®Cost efficient®Addresses reductions of complaints,violations of supervision&convictions®Has evaluation
component❑Addresses parental accountability❑Addresses use of alcohol/controlled substances®Addresses restitution to victims❑Addresses gang participation
® Would increase funding to this service if funds were available ®Other Provides a diversion option for law enforcement for youth to perform community service hours
Other
Mediation/Conflict ❑2-year Funding approved for FY and OR ® 1-year Funding approved for FY2024-25
Resolution (Dispute
Rationale for 2-year Funding approval:❑Funded in past years ❑In good standing with county/JCPC and DPS(following PA,timely reports,reporting to JCPC as
Settlement Center) requested) ❑Favorable JCPC monitoring❑In compliance with Consultant Monitoring ❑Quality of Service Assessment(QOS)rating is min 70%(min.score of 14)OR
progress made on PEP in QOS. ❑Provides an essential dispositional option,explain:
❑Meets target population as described in Program Agreement(number served,and described target population),with minimal exceptions(i.e.less than 10%variance)
® Meets funding priority ® Compatible with research®Cost efficient®Addresses reductions of complaints,violations of supervision&convictions®Has evaluation
component❑Addresses parental accountability❑Addresses use of alcohol/controlled substances❑Addresses restitution to victims❑Addresses gang participation
® Would increase funding to this service if funds were available ❑Other Other
Parent Teen Solutions ❑2-year Funding approved for FY and OR ® 1-year Funding approved for FY2024-25
(The Exchange Club's
Rationale for 2-year Funding approval:❑Funded in past years ❑In good standing with county/JCPC and DPS(following PA,timely reports,reporting to JCPC as
Family Center in requested) ❑Favorable JCPC monitoring❑In compliance with Consultant Monitoring ❑Quality of Service Assessment(QOS)rating is min 70%(min.score of 14)OR
Alamance) progress made on PEP in QOS. ❑Provides an essential dispositional option,explain:
❑Meets target population as described in Program Agreement(number served,and described target population),with minimal exceptions(i.e.less than 10%variance)
® Meets funding priority ® Compatible with research®Cost efficient®Addresses reductions of complaints,violations of supervision&convictions®Has evaluation
component®Addresses parental accountability❑Addresses use of alcohol/controlled substances❑Addresses restitution to victims❑Addresses gang participation
® Would increase funding to this service if funds were available ❑Other Other
Teen Court(Volunteers ❑2-year Funding approved for FY and OR ® 1-year Funding approved for FY2024-25
for Youth, Inc.)
Rationale for 2-year Funding approval:❑Funded in past years ❑In good standing with county/JCPC and DPS(following PA,timely reports,reporting to JCPC as
requested) ❑Favorable JCPC monitoring❑In compliance with Consultant Monitoring ❑Quality of Service Assessment(QOS)rating is min 70%(min.score of 14)OR
progress made on PEP in QOS. ❑Provides an essential dispositional option,explain:
❑Meets target population as described in Program Agreement(number served,and described target population),with minimal exceptions(i.e.less than 10%variance)
® Meets funding priority ® Compatible with research®Cost efficient®Addresses reductions of complaints,violations of supervision&convictions®Has evaluation
component❑Addresses parental accountability❑Addresses use of alcohol/controlled substances®Addresses restitution to victims❑Addresses gang participation
® Would increase funding to this service if funds were available ®Other Provides a diversion option for court services and law enforcement. Other
November 2, 2020
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Funding Decisions Summary 23
Trauma-Informed ❑2-year Funding approved for FY and OR ® I-year Funding approved for FY2024-25
Certified Peer Support
Rationale for 2-year Funding approval:El Funded in past years ❑In good standing with county/JCPC and DPS(following PA,timely reports,reporting to JCPC as
((Reintegration Support requested) ❑Favorable JCPC monitoring❑In compliance with Consultant Monitoring ❑Quality of Service Assessment(QOS)rating is min 70%(min.score of 14)OR
Network) progress made on PEP in QOS. ❑Provides an essential dispositional option,explain:
❑Meets target population as described in Program Agreement(number served,and described target population),with minimal exceptions(i.e.less than 10%variance)
® Meets funding priority ® Compatible with research®Cost efficient®Addresses reductions of complaints,violations of supervision&convictions®Has evaluation
component❑Addresses parental accountability®Addresses use of alcohol/controlled substances❑Addresses restitution to victims❑Addresses gang participation
® Would increase funding to this service if funds were available ❑Other Other
Wrenn House (Haven ❑2-year Funding approved for FY and OR ® I-year Funding approved for FY2024-25
House, Inc.)
Rationale for 2-year Funding approval:El Funded in past years ❑In good standing with county/JCPC and DPS(following PA,timely reports,reporting to JCPC as
requested) ❑Favorable JCPC monitoring❑In compliance with Consultant Monitoring ❑Quality of Service Assessment(QOS)rating is min 70%(min.score of 14)OR
progress made on PEP in QOS. ❑Provides an essential dispositional option,explain:
❑Meets target population as described in Program Agreement(number served,and described target population),with minimal exceptions(i.e.less than 10%variance)
® Meets funding priority ® Compatible with research®Cost efficient®Addresses reductions of complaints,violations of supervision&convictions®Has evaluation
component❑Addresses parental accountability❑Addresses use of alcohol/controlled substances❑Addresses restitution to victims❑Addresses gang participation
® Would increase funding to this service if funds were available ❑Other Other
Adolescent Substance ❑2-Year Funding approved for FY and OR ® 1-year Funding approved for FY2024-25
Abuse Treatment (The
Rationale for 2-year Funding approval:El Funded in past years ❑In good standing with county/JCPC and DPS(following PA,timely reports,reporting to JCPC as
Exchange Clubs Family requested) ❑Favorable JCPC monitoring❑In compliance with Consultant Monitoring ❑Quality of Service Assessment(QOS)rating is min 70%(min.score of 14)OR
Center in Alamance) progress made on PEP in QOS. ❑Provides an essential dispositional option,explain:
❑Meets target population as described in Program Agreement(number served,and described target population),with minimal exceptions(i.e.less than 10%variance)
® Meets funding priority ® Compatible with research®Cost efficient®Addresses reductions of complaints,violations of supervision&convictions®Has evaluation
component®Addresses parental accountability®Addresses use of alcohol/controlled substances❑Addresses restitution to victims❑Addresses gang participation
® Would increase funding to this service if funds were available ❑Other Other
❑2-year Funding approved for FY and OR ❑ 1-year Funding approved for FY
Rationale for 2-year Funding approval:❑Funded in past years ❑In good standing with county/JCPC and DPS(following PA,timely reports,reporting to JCPC as
requested) ❑Favorable JCPC monitoring❑In compliance with Consultant Monitoring ❑Quality of Service Assessment(QOS)rating is min 70%(min.score of 14)OR
progress made on PEP in QOS. ❑Provides an essential dispositional option,explain:
❑Meets target population as described in Program Agreement(number served,and described target population),with minimal exceptions(i.e.less than 10%variance)
❑ Meets funding priority ❑ Compatible with research❑Cost efficient❑Addresses reductions of complaints,violations of supervision&convictions❑Has evaluation
component❑Addresses parental accountability❑Addresses use of alcohol/controlled substances❑Addresses restitution to victims❑Addresses gang participation
❑ Would increase funding to this service if funds were available ❑Other Other
November 2, 2020
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Funding Decisions Summary 24
Program Not Funded Reason for Not Funding (Check all that apply)
❑ Lack of funding,addresses priority need and would fund if resources allowed❑ Does not meet funding priority❑ Not compatible with research❑Lesser quality than
another program funded of its type❑ Greater cost than program of same type and quality❑ Other ❑ Other
❑ Lack of funding,addresses priority need and would fund if resources allowed❑ Does not meet funding priority❑ Not compatible with research❑Lesser quality than
another program funded of its type❑ Greater cost than program of same type and quality❑ Other ❑ Other
❑ Lack of funding,addresses priority need and would fund if resources allowed❑ Does not meet funding priority❑Not compatible with research❑Lesser quality than
another program funded of its type❑ Greater cost than program of same type and quality❑ Other ❑ Other
❑ Lack of funding,addresses priority need and would fund if resources allowed❑ Does not meet funding priority❑ Not compatible with research❑Lesser quality than
another program funded of its type❑ Greater cost than program of same type and quality❑ Other ❑ Other
❑ Lack of funding,addresses priority need and would fund if resources allowed❑ Does not meet funding priority❑Not compatible with research❑Lesser quality than
another program funded of its type❑ Greater cost than program of same type and quality❑ Other ❑ Other
❑ Lack of funding,addresses priority need and would fund if resources allowed❑ Does not meet funding priority❑ Not compatible with research❑Lesser quality than
another program funded of its type❑ Greater cost than program of same type and quality❑ Other ❑ Other
❑ Lack of funding,addresses priority need and would fund if resources allowed❑ Does not meet funding priority❑ Not compatible with research❑Lesser quality than
another program funded of its type❑ Greater cost than program of same type and quality❑ Other ❑ Other
❑ Lack of funding,addresses priority need and would fund if resources allowed❑ Does not meet funding priority❑ Not compatible with research❑Lesser quality than
another program funded of its type❑ Greater cost than program of same type and quality❑ Other ❑ Other
❑ Lack of funding,addresses priority need and would fund if resources allowed❑ Does not meet funding priority❑ Not compatible with research❑Lesser quality than
another program funded of its type❑ Greater cost than program of same type and quality❑ Other ❑ Other
❑ Lack of funding,addresses priority need and would fund if resources allowed❑ Does not meet funding priority❑ Not compatible with research❑Lesser quality than
another program funded of its type❑ Greater cost than program of same type and quality❑ Other ❑ Other
November 2, 2020
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Program Enhancement Plan
Program: ExchangExchange Club's Family Center of the Central Piedmont's Parent Teen Solutions In-Home-Orange
Component
Type: Family Counseling
Ca, Ca --------Score Enhancement Opportunity Action Steps Responsible Part Comments:
Primary 15/30 N/A N/A NIA N/A
Service
Supplemental 515 Maximum points achieved NIA N/A NIA
Services due to no qualifying
supplemental service.
i Quality of 19/20 19 out of 20 points is Maintain the Quality of JCPC Program The agency has made
Service achieved so maintaining the Services by monttoring Manager and improvements over the last
Delivery quality will be the focus of compliance to standards Program year in Program manuals
enhancement to possibly of delivery through Supervisor for and agency protocols to
improve to a score of 20 out supervision, client chart policy changes, match changes in policy
of 20. audits, and the NCAllies supervision, and trained staff on these
database. monitoring, and ; changes which helps with
training. JCPC maintaining quality.
PTSIH staff for
operational
compliance.
Amount of 4/10 Duration: 4 of 10 points were 1) Ensure that families JCPC Program The agency has made
! Service: achieved due to 40% of ; understand with program Manager and changes over the past year
j Duration and 6/10 clients meeting the goal of agreement the length Program in monitoring and
Contact duration weeks. Areas of and duration of the Supervisor for supervision of staff
Hours improvement connected to program expectations. policy changes, compliance with the
other 60% being non- 2) Communicate with supervision, polocies around hours and
compliant clients. Agency will referring sources about monitoring, and duration. We have also
work on achieving more duration expectations to training. JCPC done trainings to help them
compliance with clients. I communicate with PTSIH staff for engage clients in
agency will communicate clients prior to referral. operational continuting with the
with the community to 3) Included team compliance. services when life
ensure that referred families meetings with famil and
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are able to comply with the other associated staff to challenges come against
services agreements. address issues upon first compliance.
signs of compliance
' Contact hours: 6 out of 10 issues.
points were achieved as 1) Ensure that families
70% met compliance with understand with program
hours goal. agreement the hours
expectations of the
program.
2) Communicate with
referring sources about
expectations to
communicate with
clients prior to referral.
3) Included team
I meetings with family and
other associated staff to
address issues upon first
signs of compliance
issues
Risk Level of 2/12 2 out of the 12 maximum 1) For DJJ youth JCPC Program The agency also made i
Youth points. Currently of the lower referred we will look to Manager and changes in this area in the
5/13 tier risk level clients only their YASI assessment Program past year. Staff attended
30% are hitting the scores to help inform our Supervisor for the YASI training and new
threshold. Improvements can Risk Assessment ( policy changes, staff were trained in the
be made on the assessment scores. We will train new supervision, assessment. Management
process to reflect all risk staff that have not been monitoring, and has also been checking
factors present. through the YASI training. JCPC Risk Assessments with
training on the PTSIH staff for staff when they are
5 out of the 13-maximum assessment and how it operational completing the scores to
points. Currently of the Risk connects to the Risk compliance.. ensure that they are
Tier 2 level 20% are hitting j Assessment. including all risk factors
the threshold. 2) Outside of DJJ with the family.
referrals we will
interview both clients
and referring sources
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Program Enhancement Plan
I about all risk factors
present.
j 3) Program Supervisor
will audit all risk
iassessments before
finalizing them and
putting the assessments
in the file.
This Plan is approved by: �` ❑ Yes ❑ No
Program Manager Name & Signature Date Plan presented to JCPC Date
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Program Enhancement Plan
Program: Volunteeers for Youth, Restitution/Community Service
Component
Type: Group 2 Service
Category Score Enhancement Opportunity Action Steps Responsible Party Comments:
Primary 10/30 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Service
Supplemental
Services 5/5
Quality of 20/20 Develop and continue to Monitor/research CS and VFY staff Staff has met weekly to
Service enhance detailed staff subjects that training share updates and ideas to
Delivery trainings and program opportunties can set plans/goals to continue
protocal strengthen staff ability to move forward and
serve youth/families. improve/enhance quality of
service.
Amount of 6/10 Work with youth on hours Continue to work with Program Staff work directly with
Service: assigned to succesfully youth according to Coordinaator, VFY youth/families from
Duration and 2/10 complete hours in a timely current JCPC policy and staff orientation throughout
Contact manner. procedures as well as process, often in 1-on-1 or
Hours Communicate and document program expectations. small group settings to
all contacts for each client. Continue to complete hours by
Create more opportunities in communicate with deadline.
their community and explore youth/family/court
career and self growth counselors throughout
related options. duration.
Work on identifying more
oppportunities and
individualize projects for
youth towards long term
goals.
Risk Level of Tier 1 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Youth 5/12
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Program Enhancement Plan
Tier 2
8/13
This Plan is approved by: ❑ Yes ❑ No
Program Manager Name & Signature Date Plan presented to JCPC Date
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CWS
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Certification �.,n..,.,.,.F».,
Fiscal Year: 2024-2025
county: Orange Date: 5/16/2024
G.S. 1438-853 allows for a 2-year funding cycle for programs that meet the requirements of the
statute and have been awarded funds in a prior funding cycle. Indicate below if the JCPC plans to
allow for a 1-year or 2-year funding cycle.
Check 2-year if the JCPC has a mixture of 1- ear and 2-year funding.)
1-Year Funding: FY 2024-2025 1 2-Year Funding: FY and FY
CERTIFICATION STANDARDS
STANDARD#1 - Membership
A. Have the members of the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council been appointed by
county commissioners? Yes
B. Is the membership list attached? Yes
C. Are members appointed for two-year terms and are those terms staggered? Yes
D. Is membership reflective of social-economic and racial diversity of the community? Yes
E. Does the membership of the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council reflect the
required positions as provided by N.C.G.S. §143B-846? No
If not, which positions are vacant and why?
Person Under Age 21 - recruitment efforts to find a new representative have been unsuccessful; will
conduct outreach to schools and youth serving organizations to try to find an interested youth.
Member of the Business Community - recuitment efforts to find a new representative have been
unsuccessful; will conduct outreach to Chambers of Commerce.
Representative of Parks and Rec - recruitment efforts to find a new representative have been
unsuccessful; will conduct outreach to local parks and ree departments to find a representative,
Substance Abuse Professional - council member recently left position; will conduct outreach to local
treatment centers to find a new re resentative.
STANDARD#2 -Organization
A. Does the JCPC have written Bylaws? Yes
B. Bylaws are ® attached or❑ on file (Select one.)
C. Bylaws contain Conflict of Interest section per JCPC policy and procedure. Yes
D. Does the JCPC have written policies and procedures for funding and review? Yes
E. These policies and procedures ❑ attached or® on file. (Select one.)
F. Does the JCPC. have officers and are they elected annually? Yes
JCPC has: ® Chair; ® Vice-Chair; ® Secretary; ® Treasurer.
STANDARD #3 - Meetings
A. JCPC meetings are considered open and public notice of meetings is provided. Yes
B. Is a quorum defined as the majority of membership and required to be present in
order to conduct business at JCPC meetings? Yes
C. Does the JCPC meet six (6)times a year at a minimum? Yes
D. Are minutes taken at all official meetings? Yes
E. Are minutes distributed prior to or during subsequent meetings? Yes
Form JCPC/OP 002(a)Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Ce€lification
For€n structure fast revised July 2022
NC Department of Public Safety Page 1 of 5
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Certification (cont'd) 31
STANDARD #4 - Planning
A. Does the JCPC conduct a minimum of biennial planning process which includes a
needs assessment, monitoring of programs and funding allocation process? Yes
B. Is this Annual or Biennial Plan presented to the Board of County Commissioners
and to DPS? Yes
C. Is the Funding Plan approved by the full council and submitted to Commissioners
for their approval? Yes
STANDARD #5 - Public Awareness
A. Does the JCPC communicate the availability of funds to all public and private non-
profit agencies which serve children or their families and to other interested
community members? (® RFP, distribution list, and article attached) Yes
B. Does the JCPC complete a minimum of biennial needs assessment and make that
information available to agencies which serve children or their families, and to
interested community members? yes
STANDARD#6 — No Overdue Tax Debt
A. As recipient of the county DPS JCPC allocation, does the County certify that it has
no overdue tax debts, as defined by N.C.G.S. §105-243.1, at the Federal, State, or
local level? Yes
Briefly outline the plan for correcting any areas of standards non-compliance.
NIA
Having complied with the Standards as documented herein, the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council may
use up to $15,500 of its annual Juvenile Crime Prevention fund allocation to cover administrative and
related costs of the council. Budget pages (sections VI and VII) printed from NCALLIES detailing the
expenditure's must be attached to this certification.
The JCPC Certification must be received by DPS by June 3WI annually.
JCPC Administrative Funds
SOURCES OF REVENUE
DPSJCPC
Only list requested funds for
JCPC Administrative Budget. $5,000
Local
Other
Total
JCPC Chairperson Date
Form JCPC/OP 002(a)Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Certification
Form structure last revised July 2022
NC Department of Public Safety Page 2 of 5
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Certification (cont'd) 32
Cnairman, EsoaraMuounly Commissioners or Designee Date
DPS Designated Official Date
Forth JCPC/OP 002(a)Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Ceilification
Form structure last revised July 2022
NC Department of Public Safety Page 3 of 5
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Certification (cont'd) 33
Orange County FY 2024-2025
Instructions: N.C.G.S. § 14313-846 specifies suggested members be appointed by county commissioners to serve on local
Juvenile Crime Prevention Councils. In certain categories, a designee may be appointed to serve. Please indicate the
person appointed to serve in each category and his/her title. Indicate appointed members who are designees for named
positions. Indicate race and gender for all appointments.
Specified Members Name Title Designee Race Gender
1) School Superintendent or designee Charlos Banks Senior B F
Executive
Director of
Student Services
2) Chief of Police or designee Paul Bell Captain ® B M
3) Local Sheriff or designee Tina Rimmer D/S Chief of ® W F
Administration
4) District Attorney or designee Rachel Assistant W F
Gessouroun District
Attorney
5) Chief Court Counselor or designee Amanda Farris Chief Court ❑ W F
Counselor
6) Director, Local Management
Entity/Managed Care Organization Rachel Donovan Orange County ® W F
(LME/MCO),or designee Court Liasion
7) Director DSS or designee Bernard Miles CPS Treatment ® B M
Supervisor
8) County Manager or designee Sharron Hinton Human Services ® B F
Manager
9) Substance Abuse Professional
10) Member of Faith Community Kysha Pastor B F
Thompson
11) County Commissioner Phyllis Portie- Orange County B F
Ascott Commissioner
12)A person under the age of 21
13)A person under the age of 21,or a
member of the public representing Lateef Mitchell Student B M
the interests of families of at-risk Community
juveniles Support Liasion
14) Juvenile Defense Attorney Crista Collazo Assistant Public W F
Defender
15) Chief District Judge or designee Joal H. Broun District Court ® B F
Judge
16) Member of Business Community
17) Local Health Director or designee Dana Crews Division B F
Director for
Community
Health Services
Form JCPC/OP 002(a)Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Certification
Form structure last revised July 2022
NC Department of Public Safety Page 4 of 5
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1 ep, unitea w ay7otner non-pro ► ayane Coordinator,
Chambless Orange
Parntnership for
Alcohol and
Drug Free
Youth
19) Representative/Parks and Rec.
20) County Commissioner appointee Tami Pfeifer County W F
Commissioner
Appointee
21) County Commissioner appointee Hugh Miles Community B M
Risk Reduction
Coordinator
22) County Commissioner appointee
23) County Commissioner appointee
24) County Commissioner appointee
25) County Commissioner appointee
26) County Commissioner appointee
Form JCPC/OP 002(a)Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Certification
Form structure last revised July 2022
NC Department of Public Safety Page 5 of 5
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BYLAWS
ORANGE COUNTY
JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL
ARTICLE I: NAME AND PURPOSE
Section 1 General Statute 143B-845 - 852 sets out that it is the intent of the General
Assembly to prevent juveniles who are at risk from becoming delinquent
and develop community-based alternatives to youth development centers
and to provide community-based delinquency, substance abuse and gang
prevention strategies and programs.
The statute also says that the General Assembly intends to provide non-
institutional disposition alternatives that will protect the community and
juveniles. These programs and services are to be planned at the local level
by local Juvenile Crime Prevention Councils(hereinafter referred to as The
Council) in partnership with the state.
Section 2 The name of this body shall be the Orange County Juvenile Crime
Prevention Council.
Section 3 The Council is created by the General Assembly and accountable to the
Orange County Board of Commissioners, (hereafter referred to as County
Commissioners). The Council is made up of interested Orange County
citizens and professionals,
Section 4 An important function of The Council is to make recommendations to the
County Commissioners regarding the expenditure of funds for programs
geared toward the prevention of and intervention into juvenile delinquency
and to provide oversight to those programs funded to provide services.
Section 5 Review the needs of juveniles in Orange County who are at risk of
delinquency or who have been adjudicated undisciplined or delinquent,
evaluate the resources available to address those needs, and develop
strategies to address unmet needs.
Section 6 Fund direct services to intervene and appropriately respond to and treat the
needs of juveniles at risk of delinquency through the study of juvenile
risk/needs data as well as other community data.
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Section 7 Fund direct services to intervene and appropriately respond to the needs of
juveniles who have been associated with gang activity or who are at risk of
becoming associated with gang activity.
Section 8 Ensure that appropriate intermediate dispositional options are available and
shall prioritize funding for dispositions of intermediate and community
level sanctions for court adjudicated juveniles under minimum standards
adopted by the Department of Public Safety, Division of Adult Corrections
and Juvenile Justice,
Section 9 Evaluate programs funded by The Council as a condition of continued
funding.
Section 10 Increase public awareness of the causes of delinquency and of strategies to
reduce the problem.
Section 11 Plan for a permanent funding stream for delinquency prevention programs.
Section 12 Comply with current DPS JCPC Policies and Procedures.
ARTICLE II: MEMBERSHIP
Section 1 For Orange County to receive funding, the County Commissioners
must appoint a Council that consists of not more than 26 members and
should include, if possible,the following-
1. The local school superintendent or designee;
2. The chief of police in the county or designee;
3. The local sheriff,or designee;
4. The district attorney, or designee;
5. The chief court counselor, or designee;
6. Director, Local Management Entity/Managed Care Organization
(LME/MCO), or designee abuse authority, or designee
7. The director of DSS, or designee;
8. The county manager, or designee;
9. The substance abuse professional;
10. A member of faith community;
11. A county commissioner;
12, Two persons under the age of 21, or one person under the age of 21
and one member of the public representing the interests of families of
at-risk juveniles
13. A juvenile defense attorney;
14. The Chief District Court Judge or designee;
15. A member of the business community;
M6 The local health director, or designee;
17. A representative of United Way or other non-profit;
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18. A representative of local parks and recreation; and
19. Up to seven members appointed by the board of county
commissioners.
Section 2 Each member shall serve a term of two years and may be reappointed
by the County Commissioners. Terms of appointment shall begin July
1" of each year,
Section 3 The Council shall make recommendations to the County
Commissioners to fill any membership vacancies.
Section 4 Three consecutive unexcused absences shall constitute grounds for
replacement, Members are expected to notify the chairperson in
advance of scheduled meetings if unable to attend.
Section 5 A quorum shall be a majority of appointed members.
ARTICLE III: OFFICERS
Section 1 The offices shall consist of a Chairperson,Vice-Chair, Secretary and
Treasurer(optional)
Section 2 These officers shall be elected from The Council membership on an
annual basis and on or before the first meeting of the fiscal year and
may succeed themselves. The elected officers of The Council shall
include:
1, Chair—Shall preside over all meetings with a set agenda and shall
decide all matters of order and procedures subject to these Bylaws;
has the authority to appoint committee members and subcommittees as
necessary to conduct business of The Council; accountable to the JCPC
and DPS for the expenditures of the JCPC administrative funds and
ensures all fiscal reports for these funds are completed and submitted
to DPS by the established DPS due dates; responsible for approving
JCPC Program Agreements, Program Agreement Revisions, Third
Quarter Accountings and Final Accountings through the DPS
electronic signature process; responsible for the submission of the Annual
Report, County Funding Plan,JCPC Certification and other fiscal/funding
documents per direction of DPS, The Chair represents The Council before
the County Commissioners and other agencies and community groups.
2. Vice-Chair----Shall serve as acting Chair in the absence of the
Chair and as such shall have the same power and duties as the Chair
when presiding.
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3. Secretary —Shall assist the Chair/Vice-Chair regarding the
organization and planning of meetings for The Council;takes minutes
for all of The Council proceedings and makes them available to The
Council members by the next scheduled meeting; records all
resolutions and votes,taken in matters; sends notices regarding
meetings as requested by the Chair/Vice-Chair; keeps an accurate and
current membership list, takes roll and determines a quorum for all
meetings of the general membership.
NOTE The Council nzay recruit a community volunteer for this
position or, approve JCPC funds to pay someone to fulfil this Position
through a Contract for Professional Services. When contracting for
this position, a Secretary ivill not be an elected Officer of The Council
in order to comply ivith statute of council members not being
financially compensated
4. Treasurer, optional - Shall be accountable to The Council and
DPS for the expenditures of the JCPC administrative funds; submits
all fiscal reports to DPS by the established due dates to include Third
Quarter Accounting, Final Accounting and Program Agreement
Revisions, as needed,throughout the year.
NOTE: The Council niay reply on the elected officers and/or
volunteer/contractedposition to fulfill these responsibilities.
Section 3 Removal from The Council
A member shall be removed for malfeasance or nonfeasance as determined by the
County Board of Commissioners. Additionally, the County Board of Commissioners
may remove a member upon the recommendation of the Council for any of the
following reasons:
1. Absence, without excuse, from three (3) scheduled meetings,
within one year.
2. Failure to participate in the work of The Council
3. Conduct that demonstrates a lack of responsibility or is
unbecoming of The Council,
ARTICLE IV: MEETINGS
Section 1 The Council shall meet at least bi-monthly or more often if a
meeting is called by the Chairperson.
Section 2 All meetings shall follow Open Meetings Law and conducted in
accordance with Robert's Rules of Order.
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Section 3 Meetings may be held in-person or at the discretion of the Chair,
virtually. Meetings conducted in-person, shall offer the option for
attendees to join the meeting virtually. Members joining a virtual
meeting shall count towards the quorum and count as actual attendance
for that JCPC meeting,
Section d The membership shall be notified of all meetings, in writing, or by
phone
at least five days prior to the meeting.
Section S Minutes shall be taken at every meeting and distributed prior to or at
the subsequent meetings,
Section 6 Special Meetings
6.1 The Chairperson may call special meetings as deemed necessary to
carry out the duties of The Council,
6.2 Notice of special meetings shall be given to The Council,in writing,
by phone, or by email at least two days in advance,
ARTICLE V: FUNDING PROCEDURES'
Section 1 Screening Applications for Funding.
Section 1.1 All applications submitted to The Council will be screened by the
Funding and Review Committee,
Section 1.2 Proposals will be scrutinized according to whether they meet the
needs as provided in the annual needs assessment, the requirements of
the Request for Proposals (RFP) as well as for program effectiveness,
staffing issues, amount requested and expectations of the program.
Section 2. Voting to Fund
Section 2.1 The Council, except as hereinafter excluded, will vote on the
recommended funding provided by the Funding/Review Committee
and may amend recommendations before a final vote.
Section 2.2 Members of The Council who are affiliated with a program who is a
recipient of funding shall not be eligible to vote on any business
relating to that particular program.
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Section 3 Approved or Disapproved,
Section 3,1 The Council shall adopt procedures for program funding which are
consistent with DPS JCPC Policies,
Section 3.2 Funding Decisions
1, Applicants shall be notified of the funding decision, in writing, within
ten(10)business days of the approved funding decision,
2, Notifications must include comments supporting (why or why not
funded) the funding decisions,
Section 3.3 Applicants
May request, in writing to the JCPC Chair, the funding process protocol
followed by The Council within five(5) business days of receiving the
funding notification, Requests will be reviewed by the Funding
Committee and presented to The Council at the next scheduled JCPC
meeting following receipt of the request, The JCPC Chair or the
Funding Committee Chair,will respond to the applicant, in writing,
within ten (10) business days following the JCPC meeting.
ARTICLE VI: JCPC MONITORING
Section 1 The Monitoring Committee,comprised of JCPC members not affiliated
with funded programs, shall conduct annual on-site monitoring visits of
the JCPC funded programs, The committee chain is responsible for
submitting the DPS form, JCPC Monitoring Report and Confidentiality
Statement, and reporting the outcomes to The Council and DPS at the
scheduled meeting following the monitoring visit,
ARTICLE VII: CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Section 1. Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) members are public officers.
N,C, Gen. Stat. § 14-234 requires that:
1, No public officer or employee who is involved in malting or administering a
contract on behalf of a public agency may derive a direct benefit from the contract
except as provided in this section, or as otherwise allowed by law; and
2. A public officer or employee who will derive a direct benefit from a contract with
the public agency he or she serves, but who is not involved in making or
administering the contract, shall not attempt to influence any other person who is
involved in making or administering the contract; and (3) No public officer or
employee may solicit or receive any gift, reward, or promise of reward in
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exchange for recommending, influencing, or attempting to influence the award of
a contract by the public agency he or she serves.
Accordingly, no JCPC member or managing staff may receive directly or indirectly, any
funds disbursed from the State of North Carolina, except for duly, authorized staff
compensation and benefits, and reimbursement for expenses actually incurred in
connection with the Council's business and in accordance with final approved grant
agreements.
Orange County JCPC desires to require its members to avoid conflicts of interest or the
appearance of impropriety in the disbursement of State funds;
No member of the JCPC shall be deemed to benefit directly or indirectly from any
contract or grant funded in whole or in part by State funds if he/she receives only the
salary or stipend due to him/her in the normal course of employment with, or service to,
said JCPC.
These policies have been communicated to members and full disclosure has been provided
for any possible appearance of conflict of interest that may exist. All members will be
required to sign the conflict of interest disclosure policy on a yearly basis at the beginning
of the fiscal year or upon appointment to the Board.
Council members shall not use their official affiliation with the JCPC to secure
preferential treatment for any juvenile. Council members shall not use confidential
information regarding juveniles or their families, JCPC agencies or other council members
for personal gain or benefit. Council members must disclose, in writing, by submitting the
DPS JCPC Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form for JCPC Members (Form DPS 13 001 c),
a (potential) conflict of interest when the council member;
1, Is related to a program staff member;
2. Is related to another JCPC member;
3. Has/may have personal, financial, professional, and/or political gain at the
expense or benefit of the JCPC, other than the benefit of therapeutic intervention
for the juveniles and families served by JCPC funded programs;
4. Or a council member's family member participates in activities of, is a member
of, or is an employee of a business entity that may be viewed as having direct or
indirect influence over the JCPC's business,
5, Or a council member's family member may be viewed as having direct or indirect
financial gain from personal or business investments/interest in real property held
by that council member;
b. Received honorarium or other compensation outside of the scope of employment
and operations that creates or appears to create bias;
7. Secured employment with a competing applicant for JCPC funding; and
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8. Has a relationship other than professional with a JCPC funded program or
applicant for funding, or any staff member or volunteer working for the
program/applicant?
A. Disclosure of any conflict of interest is mandated by statute.
The Chair shall;
1. Initiate annual review of all conflict of interest disclosures and compare JCPC actions
taken as a result of the disclosure to the JCPC's bylaws; and
2. Ensure all new and existing council members receive the DPS Conflict of Interest
Disclosure Form for JCPCs (Form DJJ 13 001c) and are made aware of the JCPC's
conflict of interest policy, which states;
The purpose of disclosure of financial and personal interests (business, professional,
or political) of JCPC inenabers is to avoid conflicts of interest, potential conflicts of
interest and the appearance of conflicts of interest betiveen the mernber's private
interest and his/her public dirties. It is critical to this process that JCPC members
examine, evaluate, and disclose those personal and financial interests that may pose a
real or potential conflict of interest, Each JCPC member roust take an active,
thorough, and conscientious role in the disclosure and review process, including
having a complete knowledge of how the JCPC meinber's private interests (business,
professional, or political) inight impact his/her position or ditties on the council,
JCPC ineinbers have an affirmative duty to provide any and all information that a
reasonable person would conclude is necessary to disclose any conflict of interest,
potential conflict of interest, or the appearance of a conflict of interest betiveen the
ineinber's public and private interests; however the disclosure, review, and evaluation
process is not intended to result in the disclosure of unnecessary or irrelevant
personal information,
Therefore,personal relationships that Zany inappropriately influence (bias) or appear
to influence actions must be disclosed. Conflict ineans a conflict or the appearance
of a conflict behveen the private interests and official responsibilities of a person in a
position of trust, including a Juvenile Criine Prevention Council meinber,
Failure to disclose any conflicts of interest, potential conflicts of interest and the
appearance of conflicts of interest within the JCPC may result in the DPS cessation
of any fitrther State funds.
To comply with this mandate and with DPS JCPC Policy (1 Operations: JCPC
Operations), the Orange County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council adopts the use of
the DPS JCPC Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form for JCPC Members (Form DPS
13 001 c Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form for JCPC Members).
3. Any action taken by The Council in response to a conflict of interest being disclosed
by a JCPC member shall be recorded in the minutes of the meeting
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ARTICLE VIII BY-LAWS AMENDMENTS
Section 1 Amendments to these Bylaws require a majority vote of members
Section 2 Amendments are permissible at any time but trust be brought before The
Council at least one meeting prior in which the vote will be taken.
These Bylaws shall become effective immediately upon approval of a majority vote by The
Council,
Amended Bylaws respectfully submitted to The Council for review on this date: Aug 7,2020.
Adopted as amended as of this date: Oct 2,2020,
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4ignfature: Bernard Miles, Chair
Orange County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
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Orange County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Meeting
Friday, August 4, 2023 (12:00noon—2:00pm)
Hybrid Zoom Meeting
113 Mayo Street,Hillsborough NC 27278
Proposed Minutes
Attendees: Sharron Hinton, Carol McClelland, Gayane Chambless, Amanda Farris, Crista Collazo,
Tami Pfeifer,Paul Bell, Phyllis Portie-Ascott, Lateef Mitchell, Laurie Williamson, Dana Crews,
Joal Broun,Nicole Hunter, Joy Clark, Christy Watson, Jamie Jacobs, Kayla Merkel, Cait Fei-l-lagers,
LaDanna Strong, Terrence Johnson, Val Hanson, David Carter, Rebekah Rapoza (*Members in bold)
Absent: Charlos Banlcs, Rachel Gessouroun
Excused: Tina Sykes, Bernard Miles, Kysha Thompson
Welcome
The meeting opened with a welcome from Chair, Sharron Hinton, and introductions.
Minutes Review and Approval
The Council reviewed the minutes from June 2023 meeting. Carol McClelland motioned for minutes to be
approved and was seconded by Gayane Chambless. Motion passed unanimously.
JCPC Business
Nominating Committee/Election of'Offrcers We received a few nominations who declined. Sharron
Hinton accepted the nomination for Chair and Carol McClelland accepted the nomination for Vice Chair.
Sharron and Carol were the only members who accepted their nomination. The committee asked for
nominations from the floor and received none. The Nominating Committee is presenting the following
slate of officers to the Council: Sharron Hinton as Chair and Carol McClelland as Vice Chair. The motion
passed unanimously.
FY23-24 Alleeting Calendar and Workplace Calendar—All of the meetings will be hybrid with the in-
person location being held at Hillsborough DSS. Please add these dates to your calendar. The Workplan
Calendar outlines the tasks and responsibilities of the JCPC throughout the year along with dues dates.
Primary responsibilities are related to evaluation, monitoring, and funding.
Committee Sign-Up—Committees are Risk and Needs, Funding, Monitoring, and RED.
• Risk and Needs: Carol McClelland, Gayane Chambless, Tami Pfeifer, Amanda Farris, Crista Collazo,
Judge Braun, Phyllis Portie-Ascott, Cait Fenhagen, Lateef Mitchell, and Jamie Jacobs.
• Monitoring: Carol McClelland, Sharron Hinton, Laurie Williamson (volunteered to co-lead), and
Amanda Farris.
• Funding Committee: Carol McClelland, Amanda Farris, and Laurie Williamson.
• RED: Gayane Chambless, Tami Pfeifer, Terrence Johnson, Christy Watson, Crista Collazo, Jamie
Jacobs, Dana Crews, Lateef Mitchell, and Kysha Thompson.
Q: Is there also an option to have a publicity committee?
A: There is an option for a public awareness committee. The purpose would be to identify local events or
host an event that would share information about the JCPC and funded programs. If the council decided to
hold a banquet at the end of the fiscal year for stakeholders, the admin funds could be used to support this.
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Reintegr-cation Su]jI)or°t Nehvor°k—No referrals were received in July, but they have four participants that
are still enrolled. They are sending out program highlights that will include reminders about the referral
process. The biggest barrier they are tackling as an organization at the moment is transportation. David is
currently working with them to help revise their transportation policy because they have realized there is a
tremendous need for mentors to be able to transport youth.
Q: How many youth have you been serving since being funded by JCPC last year?
A: They are surprised that they don't receive more referrals from court counselors or other JCPC
organizations. They partnered with Boomerang with their first efforts at a summer camp that served 10
students. Overall, they have seen a 50% increase in referrals during the 22/23 fiscal year.
Volunteers for Youth---They did not submit their report form; it got lost during the transition of the new
director. They will submit it after this meeting.
Teen Court is still slow because their coordinator just had her baby and Nicole has been working with
both Community Service and Teen Court programs. They have served one family and have a total of
three. Community Service referrals are rolling in. The biggest challenge right now is the transition from
Susan to the new director. They will also be reaching out to other referral sources for Teen Court because
their numbers have been low these past couple years (most of it was because of Covid). Their goal this
fiscal year is to not cancel Teen Court and go back to the mock trials that they used to hold. Any ideas and
referrals are always welcome.
PVrenn Horse —No representative is present to report. JCPC Chair read their report.
They are projected to serve 10 youth this year and have received one referral/admission in July. The
referral was from DSS for a white male due to a disrupted placement. Staff continue to provide case
management, counseling sessions, and life skills to youth in care. Wrenn House Clinician has increased
completion of Person-Centered-Plans for each youth in case. Life skills sessions have addressed nutrition
and social boundaries. They indicate that there is great collaboration with stakeholders and representatives
regarding the Orange County youth admitted and that communication was effective and response times
were fast.
JJ Data Update (See chart at end of minutes)
Christy Watson is the new supervisor for Orange County and Jon is going to be taking over Alamance.
Christy is willing and able to join the JCPC and fill Jon's vacant seat if that's a wish of the JCPC and the
County Commissioners.
May-- 13 juveniles at intake (7 were RTA); 65 delinquent complaints; 0 tndisciplined complaints; 12
school-based complaints; 53 complaints approved for court; 9 complaints diverted; 3 complaints closed; 5
juveniles placed in detention for 62 days; 0 days used at Wrenn House; and 0 YDC admissions.
June 16 juveniles at intake (10 were RTA); 20 delinquent complaints; 1 undisciplined complaint; 1
school-based complaint; 13 complaints approved for court; 4 complaints diverted; 5 complaints closed; 5
juveniles placed in detention for 121 days; 0 days used at Wrenn House; and 0 YDC admissions.
Three of the five youth in detention are transfers to superior court and two had more serious offenses that
resulted in a YDC commitment. Top types of offenses for May were breaking and entering motor
vehicles,possession of stolen property, and larceny. Top offense for June was simple assault.
Q: Were there any gun related incidents?
A: h1 June there was a discharging a firearm offense, but it was only youth who is younger than 16.
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The Ekerd facility is waiting for final signoffs so that it can open. It has now been pushed back to
September.
Final Accounting is due August 15 and should be submitted in NCALLIES. David will work on inputting
the information for the admin budget.
NCJSA fall conference will be happening October 4-6 in Greensboro at the Embassy Suites Hilton neat•
the airport. There is a booking link where you can register for the conference. Registration cost is $120,
and rooms are at state rate of approximately $110/night. Admin budget could be used to help assist with
the costs for council members who are interested in attending. If anyone is interested in attending, please
email Rebekah.
Announcements
Orange Partnership,through a SAMHSA giant, can cover the cost of Mental health First Aid. If there are
any JCPC members that would like to do the full day of Juvenile First Aid, it's August 21. Please reach
out to Laurie Williamson.
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Orange County Juvenile Justice Stats for JCPC 2022-2023
2022- Juveniles RTA Delinquent Undisciplined School Complaints Complaints Complaints Juveniles Days in Wrenn YDC
2023 at Intake : Juveniles Complaints Complaints Based Approved Closed placed in Detention House
Received Complaints for Court Diverted Detention Admissions
Received Days
June 12 2 24 1 5 21 2 2 5 55 24 0
July 8 -- 1 12 _-__---, 2 - 1 g - 5- 0 � 1 31 � 0 0
Aug 8 4 11 1 0 10 0 2 3 55 0 0
Sept 4 3 12 0 1 11 0 0 4 82 0 0
Oct 14 4 40 2 7 32 5 5 3 80 0 0
Nov -15- 6 40- 2 - - 16 17 7 9 5 93 0 0
Dec 18 4 36 3 19 1 6 5 3 29 0 0
Jan 23 11 4 27 0 11 13 0 0 3 28 0 0
-- - - - --. ----- - - -- - ---- - --- -- - --- ---- --_.....---—._..-
Feb 29 14 47 9 20 33 14 9 3 62 0 0
March 29 13 70 3 14 55 11 7 5 91 0 0
April 17 6 38 3 13 31 6 2 5 74 0 0
May 13 7 65 0 12 53 9 3 5 111 0
June 16 10 20 2 1 13 4 5 5 121 0
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Orange County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Meeting
Friday, October 6, 2023 (12:00noon—2:00pm)
Hybrid Teams Meeting
113 Mayo Street, Hillsborough NC 27278
Proposed Minutes
Attendees: Amanda Farris, Tami Pfeifer, Paul Bell, Sharron Hinton, Lateef Mitchell, Gayane
Chambless, Bernard Miles, Kysha Thompson, Crista Collazo,Nicole Hunter, Scott Dryer, Jamie
Jacobs, LaDanna Strong, Kassi Dadufalza, Sarah Spencer, Val Hanson, David Carter, Rebekah Rapoza
(*Members in bold)
Absent.' Charlos Banks, Tina Sykes, Rachel Gessouroun, Joal Braun, Dana Crews
Excused: Laurie Williamson, Carol McClelland, Phyllis Portie-Ascott
Welcome
The meeting opened with a welcome from Chair, Sharron Hinton, and introductions.
JCPC Business
Conflict of Interest Forms—if you haven't had an opportunity to complete the form yet, please do so and
turn in to Rebekah. There are about eight members who still need to complete it for this fiscal year.
Committee Chair Selection —Chairs for the various committees need to be selected..
Risk and Needs—Amanda Farris and.Jamie Jacobs volunteered to co-chair.
Funding Sharron Hinton appointed Carol McClelland to chair since she is Vice Chair.
Monitoring—Sharron Hinton and Laurie Williamson volunteered to co-chair.
RED— Gayane Chambless volunteered to remain as chair.
Publicity—Kysha Thompson and Sharron Hinton volunteered to co-chair.
Conference/Training Oppor°timities—There is a Youth Resilience Summit in Raleigh on November 16
from 8:30 — 1:30. Breakfast and hunch are provided, and the registration fee is $35. Topics will include
community resilience, suicide prevention, leveraging disability law, internet crimes and social media
impacts.
The other training opportunity is the two-day Racial Equity Institute Phase One training. Amanda has
space to bring one person and would like to offer the spot to someone on the RED committee first. DJJ is
not able to pay for hotel and food but can cover the cost of the training. However, JCPC admin fiends
could assist with the hotel and food.
Minutes Review and Approval
The Council reviewed the minutes from August 2023 meeting. Amanda Farris motioned for minutes to be
approved and was sceonded by Crista Collazo. Motion passed unanimously.
Program Updates
Dispute Settlement Center---They received close to eight referrals in the last six weeks which is a lot
because they normally serve 20 referrals in a year. They have done really great repairing harm processes
with a quite a few youth. The youth have really created some meaningful letters of apology and are
working hard to repair the harm caused. The challenge right now is that there are some families that are
hard to connect with.
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In the last couple months, all the referrals have been from D.I7 where in prior fiscal years most of the
referrals have come from other community sources. The referrals have been for all sorts of halm, from
arson to larceny and fighting.
The Exchange Club—They have been rebuilding their program after having to put it on pause because
they lost their facilitator. The referrals are starting to come in and they are working on reengaging the
families back into the program.
Reintegration SuIppor°t Nehvork—They had one referral, one admission, and two successful completions
in the month of August. The big news is that they are working on implementing a transportation policy
that has finally been approved by their board of directors.
During the month of September, they received one referral, had no admissions and on successful
completion. Currently they have two participants now.
Volunteers for Youth-- Starting with the Community Service program, they had five referrals, two
admissions, and 7 successful completions in August. They started the month of September with six,
received six more referrals and admissions, and had one successful completion, ending the month with 11
young people still active. Program updates include continuing to work on trying to reestablish coixnnunity
worksites. This has been a challenge because they are trying to tailor sites to youth needs and Iocations
and trying to place them in meaningful experiences.
Teen Court started off August with three active youth which sounds low but considering they've had a
hard time getting any participation since covid,three is doing well. Two of the three youth successfully
completed so they ended with only one youth. During September they received no referrals. There haven't
been any diversion cases coming through court so that has had an impact on Teen Court numbers. They
are going to meet with the court counselors next week to try to brainstorm and ask questions. The
coordinator is also going out to the schools and meeting with SROs and trying to make coruiections.
YTTrenn House—They had no admissions for the month of August but did have an Orange Comity youth in
care for the whole month. They did receive a referral, but that youth ended up being placed somewhere
else. In September they admitted another youth. So far they are seeing a need for longer stays. They have
also been seeing a lot more interaction with law enforcement where they are reaching out to DSS and then
the youth is coming to there. Year to date they have already served four youth and their goal is ten.
JJ Data Update (See chart at end of minutes)
August— 10 juveniles at intake (4 were RTA); 19 delinquent complaints; 1 undisciplined complaint; 3
school-based complaints; 15 complaints approved for court; 3 complaints diverted; 2 complaints closed; 7
juveniles placed in detention for 164 days; 0 days used at Wrenn House; and 0 YDC admissions.
September— 12 juveniles at intake (7 were RTA); 43 delinquent complaints; 2 undisciplined complaints;
6 school based complaints; 34 complaints approved for court; 0 complaints diverted; 1 complaint closed;
8 juveniles placed in detention for 167 days; 0 days used at Wrenn House; and 0 YDC admissions.
The top three offenses were breaking and entering of a motor vehicle, larceny of a motor vehicle, and
misdemeanor larceny. We have a few bind overs in detention and about three youth with some serious
offenses and that's why they are staying in there month after month.
Consultant Update
At the December meeting, programs will report on their SPEP scores. SPEP is the standardized program
evaluation protocol and looks at dosage and duration for each type of program and allows the JCPC to see
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how the program is performing among its type. Along with the SPEP score, programs will also present
their program enhancement plans (PEP) and tally about areas for improvement.
Eckerd residential facility has hit some delays during the inspection process. They are now projecting that
the facility will be ready to accept youth by next month and will start by taping 12 male youth referred by
juvenile justice. This will be the fourth Eckerd facility in NC in Caswell County.
Hearth is a transitional living program offered through Youth Focus in I-Iigh Point. They are accepting
male and female youth ages 18 to 21 with prior or current juvenile justice involvement. It is dormitory
style housing and good for youth who are exiting juvenile justice facilities and may be considered.
homeless. They can stay for up to 18 months while they transition to adulthood.
Restorative Youth Coalition of NC is holding a virtual lunch and learn on October 20 and November 17.
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Orange County Juvenile Justice Stats for JCPC 2022-2023
2022- Juveniles RTA Delinquent Undisciplined School Complaints ; Complaints Complaints Juveniles Days in Wrenn YDC
2023 at Intake Juveniles Complaints Complaints Based Approved Diverted Closed placed in Detention House Admissions
Received Received Complaints for Court Detention Days
Aug 8 4 11 1 0 10 0 2 3 55 0 0
Sept 4 3 12 0 1 11 0 0 4 82-- __ 0 0
Oct 14 4 - 40 2 -7 - 32 5 5 3 80 0 0
Nov 15 6 40 2 16 - 17 - 7 9 5 . 93 0 0- —
Dec 18 4 36 3 19 1 6 5 3 29 0 0
Jan 23 11 4 27 0 11 13 0 0 3 28 0 0
Feb 29 14 47 9 20 33 14 9 3 62 0 0
March 29 13 70 3 14 55 11 7 5 91 0 0
April 17 6 38 3 13 31 6 2 5 74 0 0
May 13 7 65 0 12 53 9 3 5 111 0
June 16 10 20 2 1 13 4 5 5 121 0
July 8 1 55 2 0 57 0 0 7 139 0
August 10 4 19 1 3 15 3 2 7 164 0
Sept 12 7 43 2 6 34 0 1 8 167 - LL 0 ---
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Orange County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Meeting
Friday, December 1, 2023 (12:00noon—2:00pm)
Virtual Teams Meeting
Proposed Minutes
Attendees: Amanda Farris, Phyllis Portie-Ascott, Paul Bell, Carol McClelland, Crista
Collazo, Charlos Banks, Dana Crews, Bernard Miles, Gayane Cbambless, Kysha
Thompson, Lateef Mitchell, Laurie Williamson, Erica Cooke, Andrew Poole, David Carter,
Andre Richmond, Caraina Edwards, Ellie Waibel, Valoree Hanson, Christy Watson, Caitlin
Fenhagen, Jamie Jacobs, Scott Dryer, Rebekah Rapoza, Sarah Black, Pamela Weiden
(*Members in bold)
Absent: Rachel Gessouroun, .fudge Joal Broun
Excused: Tina Sykes, Sharron Hinton, Tami Pfeifer
Welcome
The meeting opened with a welcome from Vice Chair, Carol McClelland, and introductions.
JCPC Business
Conflict of Interest Forins—If you are on the Council and you haven't completed your conflict-
of-interest form, please submit them as soon as possible. If you are unsure if you have
completed the form, please contact Rebekah for confirmation.
Program Updates
Dispute Settlement Center—Everything is going really well. The biggest update with the
program is they have hired two people to fill out the restorative justice team. They are CJ Suitt
and Elizabeth Hambourger. CJ Suitt will be the primary person working with youth. They have
been working pretty consistently with a few youth. Every month, all referrals have been from
DJJ. Their biggest challenge over the last couple of months has been getting in touch with
Guardians. They have had quite a few Spanish speaking referrals as well and have staff to help
with that. It can sometimes be a challenge making sure the right staff person is available to take
calls and make calls in that capacity. Most of their referrals have been for fighting or assaults
and a couple for larceny.
Q: What does it really mean when you say the referrals are coming from juvenile,justice?
Is it through the schools and can you break it down by school district?
A: It's not from the schools. These are direct referrals from court counselors as part of a
diversion plan. We work with youth who is some way, in the cornrnunity, have been in conflict,
assault, fight, something like that, or involved in stealing or something like that. These referrals
are directly from juvenile justice. We work with youth, primarily ages 13 to 17. We do some
work with younger youth as well who has caused harm to another person and then work with
them through accountability processes addressing the impact of their har�rrr, ideally bringing folks
together to have a facilitated dialogue or circle process about ways to repair the harm and move
forward. If the person who's been impacted or the person who's harmed is not available or
willing to participate in that process, then we usually work with the youth one on one to help
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them craft a meaningful apology letter. It's a strength based approach, really hoping to have
them feel accountable with what they did, but also moving forward in that.
Q: So it means that their offense did not happen while they were at school?
A: Sometimes it does. It could have been referred by an SRO to juvenile justice. We are
getting the referral from juvenile justice. I don't have those numbers directly in front of me of
which of, if any of those are school based offenses. I think we have worked with two youth with
school based offenses in the last few months and those were from the prior school year,not this
school year.
Q: And do you remember from those two,which district?
A: I know definitely one was Orange County Schools. I'm not doing the work directly, but I
could get that information for next time.
The Exchange Club They are working with one family in in-home and three families started
group in November that will be in the next report. Most of their referrals are coining in through
the Department of Social Services. They are out in the community trying to market in the
context of the school system. They let DJJ know they have open referrals as well, and then other
community connections to see about getting more enrolled in group and in home. They are
having some trouble with some of the families on the in-home part and engaging them and
getting them to start services. However, these clients were from DSS, so they connected with
those social workers to help engage them and help them understand they're not coming from
Child Protective Services. Sometimes that can be a barrier depending on what particular referral
source the family is coming from. It's a little easier to open juvenile justice and school system
referrals.
For group, they had an advisory score last year for SPEP and did not have to do a PEP teclunical
plan. For in home,the biggest issue with the SPEP score was the risk level in how youth were
referred. They are working with families for five months, doing at least three hours a week of in
the home counseling. They can take higher risk youth in that context. They will make sure staff
are trained to properly assess their risk score. In terms of their plan moving forward, they will
make sure their language and their intake tools are very clear and staff are trained to go over
those hours and the duration with the family in a comprehensive way. They will also make sure
referring sources are communicating the actual requirements of the program to the families when
they make the referral.
Minutes Review and Approval
The Council reviewed the minutes from December 2023 meeting. Gayane Chambless motioned
for minutes to be approved and was seconded by Bernard Miles. Motion passed unanimously.
JCPC Business Continued
Risk and Needs Report & RFP—The committee met and went over, in depth, the YASI, the
Youth Assessment Screening Instrument information. The YASI is a tool that's utilized in
juvenile justice for every youth that comes to our doorstep on that sununary of data. There were
87 individuals who were screened through YASI. They looked at where we were higher than.the
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state average in certain categories to show our elevated risk and needs and where we may need
services to fill some gaps. The summary of observations were as follows:
Elevated Risk and Needs:
• 79% of youth scored as moderate to high risk level per the YASI instrument.
• 66% of youth scored as moderate to very high moderate needs level per the YASI
instrument.
® 41%of youth scored as very low to moderate strength level per the YASI instrument.
Legal HistoLy Domain
• 54% of youth had a previous delinquent referral which is 9% higher than the state rate.
• 13% of youth had a prior referral under age 12 which is 3% higher than the state.
• 39% of youth had felony referrals which is 3% higher than the state.
_Family Domain
• 30% of youth have a prior runaway history which is I t% higher than the state rate.
• 26% of parents have marginal or inadequate supervision which is 7%higher than state.
School Domain
• Only 41% of youth are attending school which is 12% lower than the state rate (which is
not regular attendance).
40% of youth have 5 or more €€nexcused absences which is 14% higher than the state.
® 37% of youth are failing most of their classes which is 20% higher than the state.
e 42%of youth have no interest in school activities which is S% higher than the state.
• NCDPI school data report card for 2022-2023 shows a high rate of short-term
suspensions per 1,000 youth for both school systems in Orange County. These
suspensions show an ethnic disparity amongst black, two or more races and students with
disabilities.
Community and Peers Domain
55% of youth have some association with delinquent peers and 14% of youth associate
with gangs which is higher than the state rate.
Alcohol and Drugs Domain
® 45%of youth have previous alcohol and/or drug use which is 5% higher than the state
rate.
• 21% of youth reported that they were under age 12 at first use which is 11% higher than
the state rate.
® 79% of those youth are not receiving substance use treatment which is 13% higher than
the state rate.
Mental Health Domain
• 41% of youth responded to having mental health problems and/or having a diagnosis.
• Only 17% of those youth with a diagnosis were currently in treatment which is 6% lower
than the state rate.
• 21% of youth were victims of physical abuse which is 11% higher than the state rate.
Employment and Free Time Domain
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• 38% of youth are not engaged in structured or unstiuctured activity.
These are the things that stuck out from the data and the information was plugged into the RFP to
look at those domains and the areas where services are needed, In looking at the RFP, Orange
County is allotted $359,096 and it requires a 30% match which is met by the county. The types
of services we are looking for are cheekbox services which include:
• Mentoring Services
• Parent/Family Skill Building
• Interpersonal Skill Building
• Vocational Skills
• Experiential Skills
• Tutoring/Academic Enhancement
• Mediation/Conflict Resolution
• Restitution/Conrrnunity Service
• Teen Court
• Family Counseling
• Home Based Family Counseling
• Individual/Group/Mixed Counseling
• Temporary Shelter Care
• Runaway Shelter Care
• Juvenile Structured Day
The risk and needs committee suggested a start date of January 8"' to advertise this request and
give until February 9", which is more than the 30 days required. Amand Farris made a motion to
accept and advertise the request for proposal and it was seconded by Bernard Miles. The Vice
Chair opened it up for discussion.
Q: Will the information covered be included in the minutes?
A: The information was emailed by Rebekah to JCPC members.
Q: Is there any opportunity to use this data to see if we could increase the allocation from
JCPC?
A: At this point, there has been no notification that the General Assembly is going to increase
allocations for 24-25. However, there can be some creative things done to leverage dollars such
as nonprofits applying for the Governor's Cringe Commission grant.
Q. How do we effectuate notice to the community for organizations that already exist or
that could use funding to help with more specific needs for youth in Orange County?
A: It happens through conversations. Also, a document can be attached to the RFP to give
detailed descriptions of the programs.
Q: Is there an applicant workshop already scheduled? If so, can those workshop dates be
added to the RFP
A: Yes. It will be added to the RFP before it goes live,
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Amanda Farris motioned for the amended RFP to be approved and was seconded by Crista
Collazo. Motion passed unanimously.
Program Updates Continued
Reintegration Support Nellvork---They received two new referrals and admitted there both into
the program in November. They have a total of seven youth who are currently receiving
services. The goal is 15 youth for the year, They created an incentive tier to provide gift cards to
youth who are engaged in programming. Their SPEP was advisory. They now have a lead
mentor position who will be involved in capacity building with other mentors,training of
mentors and community support.
Volunteers for Youth— Starting with the Cornmunity Service program, they had a lot of referrals
come in and are working on getting everyone through orientation and into the program. They are
trying to come up with more options for working with youth and working with them more on a
one-on-one basis. With older youth, instead of just doing punitive community service, they want
to try to get into what's next in their life and try to match things up that will help them and be
beneficial to them reaching their goals while they are earning hours,
Teen Court has been working really hard since the last meeting and things are starting to come
together. Numbers are a concern, but they are starting to get referrals. They have been going out
to meet with SRO's, meeting with people within the schools and they had a meeting planned
with UNC to help increase their numbers coming in for referrals.
Wrenn House --They had one youth admitted in October for a total of two. The other youth was
admitted in September. They received a youth referral from Wake County DJJ but that youth did
run away. The youth served in October stayed for 43 days while DSS was securing kinship
placement, and she had a successful discharge. Wrenn House is a structure only program and
does not have a SPEP.
JJ Data Update (See chart at end of minutes)
September— 12 juveniles at intake (7 were RTA); 43 delinquent complaints; 2 undisciplined
complaints; 6 school-based complaints; 34 complaints approved for court; 0 complaints diverted;
1 complaint closed; 8 juveniles placed in detention for 167 days; and 0 YDC admissions,
October---21 juveniles at intake (10 were RTA); 46 delinquent complaints; 4 undisciplined
complaints; 4 school-based complaints; 34 complaints approved for court; 4 complaints diverted;
10 complaints closed; 7 juveniles placed in detention for 191 days; and 2 YDC admissions.
Of those in detention, four to five of those were transfers. The top three offenses were breaking
and entering of a motor vehicle, larceny of a motor vehicle, and misdemeanor larceny. For the
RTA population, the top offenses were larceny of a motor vehicle, resist/obstruct/delay, and
injury to personal property.
Consultant Update
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The consultant gave a new member orientation presentation. Gang violence data will be sent out
to members. Orange County went from 36 complaints in 2022 to 65 complaints, regarding gun
violence or guns, in 2023.
Announcements
DSS has a new position for a Youth Services Coordinator and one of the duties of this new
position is going to be the JCPC Coordinator. Caraina Edwards will be the new JCPC
Coordinator. Rebekah will help her through the process.
Medicaid expansion has launched.
Erica Cool{ was introduced as the new OC Youth Build Coordinator,
Arielle who is an outpatient therapist for adolescents and children at freedom House is trained in
Seven Challenges.
The next JCPC meeting is February 2nd at noon.
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Orange County Juvenile Justice Stats for JCPC_ 2022-2023_
2022- Juvenil RT"A ue Deliaq P P P Undisci lion School Complain Complain Complain Juvenile Days in YDC
2023 es at Juvenil nt ed Based is is is Closed s placed Detentio Admissio
Intake es Complain Complaints Complain Approved Diverted in n ns
is Received is for Court Detentio
Received n
__-__-- .
Oct 14 4 40 2 7 32 5 5-- - 3 80 0
Nov 15 6 40 2 16 17 7 9 5 93 0
Dec 18 4 36 3 19 1 6 5 3 29 0
Jan 11 4 27 0 11 13 0 0 3 28 0
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Feb 29 14 47 9 20 33 14 9 3 62 0
Marc 29 13 70 3 14 55 11-- 7 5 91 0
h
April 17 6 38 3 13 31 6 2 5 74 0
May 13 7 65 0 12 53 9 3 5 111 0
June 16 10 20 2 1 13 4 5 5 121 0
July 8 1 55 2 0 57 0 0 7 139 0
Augu 10 4 19 1 3 15 3 2 7 164 0
st
Sept 12 7 43 2 6 34 0 1 $ 167 0
Oct 21 10 46 4 4 34 4 10 7 191 2
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Orange County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Meeting
Friday,February 2, 2024 (12:00noon—2:00pm)
Hybrid
Proposed Minutes
Attendees: Amanda Farris, Phyllis Portie-Ascott, Charlos Banks, Dana Crews, Bernard Miles,
Gayane Chambless, Kysha Thompson,Lateef Mitchell, Laurie Williamson, Sharron Hinton,Rachel
Gessouroun, Tami Pfeifer, Erica Cooke, David Carter, Andre Richmond, Caraina Edwards,Valoree
Hanson, Jamie Jacobs, Sarah Black, Pamela Weiden,Nicole Hunter, Paticia Cardoso, Kassi Dadufalza
(*Members in bold)
Absent: Paul Bell, Tina Sykes, Carol McClelland, Jon Berkeley
Excused: Judge Joal Broun; Crista Collazo
Welcome
The meeting opened with a welcome from Chair, Sharron Hinton, and introductions.
Minutes Review and Approval
The Council reviewed the minutes from December 2023. Bernard Miles motioned for minutes to be
approved and was seconded by Phyllis Portie-Ascott. Motion passed unanimously.
JCPC Business
Conflict of Interest Farms—If you haven't had an opportunity to complete the form yet,please do so and
turn in to Caraina.
Monitoring Committee—The monitoring committee began the monitoring of the programs. Sharron
Hinton monitored Dispute Settlement Center and Wrenn House. Laurie Williamson monitored Teen
Court, Community Service and Restitution and Reintegration Support Network. Laurie plans to meet
with the program coordinator with the Exchange Club next week. So far, the monitoring for all programs
has gone well. They were impressed with the work the programs were doing.
RED Committee—The committee discussed building the committee to be more diverse. They are looking
to recruit people to bring diverse voices to the table, in particular, Spanish speaking people. They asked
for recommendations of anyone from the business community who may be interested in this work to bring
to the nominating committee. They are also looking for students to join the council. They plan to meet
again after they get the presentation from the state on number of students and equity issues. They want to
look at what is going on and what could be changed for Black and Brown students who might be involved
with the DJJ process and what their needs are based on the Risk&Needs Committee.
Risk&Needs Committee—They met once to go over the data. Nothing more to report at this time.
Program Updates
Dispute Settlement Center—They are currently working with six youth. They only had one new
admission in the last couple of weeks. It was more challenging than normal to get up with youth due to
illnesses and the holidays. The imagine they will be finishing up working with four youth within the next
two weeks. They had four referrals that were Spanish speaking.
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The Exchange Club —Five youth are currently enrolled in Parent Teen Solutions. They received a
generous donation from a local church that donated space. The church is located in Chapel Hill. They are
doing a budget revision due to some vendor changes and costs. They received new referrals for in-home
counseling services. Taylor is currently working with four families for in-home and she is working on
enrolling three more families.
Reintegration Support Network—Lucy Battle is now Director of Programs. They have three referrals and
admitted one participant and currently have seven participants in the program. They successfully closed
out one participant in September and another one in November. They have nine participants and another
referral that they are engaging. Their total goal for serving participants this year is 15.
Volunteers for Youth-Y--Referrals for Teen Court have been kind of low. There were no referrals for
December and two referrals for January. For Community Service,they had four referrals in December
and two in January.
Wrenn House—In the month of January, they admitted one Orange County youth. That brings their total
up to six. They are on track to reach their goal of 10 for this fiscal year. They are seeing more identifying
as female and more in the upper age of their age spectrum. They are seeing a lot of 16-17 year olds.
JJ Data Update
December-- 18 juveniles at intake (4 were RTA); 36 delinquent complaints; 3 undisciplined complaints;
19 school-based complaints; 1 complaint approved for court; 6 complaints diverted; 5 complaints closed;
3 juveniles placed in detention for 29 days; 0 days used at Wrenn House; and 0 YDC admissions.
January — 10 juveniles at intake (4 were RTA); 15 delinquent complaints; 0 undisciplined complaints; 3
school-based complaints; 2 complaints approved for court; 0 complaints diverted; 0 complaint closed; 7
juvenile placed in detention for 113 days; and 0 YDC admissions.
Consultant Update
The consultant visited with Dispute Settlement Center and Volunteers for Youth. He does a three year
consultant monitoring for previously funded programs. It is a fairly in depth monitoring checking
policies, protocols, manuals and includes a review of files for closed and active youth. Dispute
Settlement Center and Volunteers for Youth were both in compliance and a consultant monitoring report
will be written up and sent to the area office, Consultant monitoring of new programs will happen at the
end of the fiscal year. Third-quarter accounting is the next task that is due for programs. Most programs
have started looking at their programs and seeing if revisions are necessary. That deadline is towards the
end of March. That also applies to JCPC Admin funds if money needs to be moved around. Chapel Hill
City Schools and Orange County Schools have signed off on the partnership agreement. This agreement
was part of the Raise the Age Legislation passed in 2019. It's an agreement pulling all community stake
holders together to identify alternatives to sending youth to the juvenile justice system. There is a new
policy revision for JCPC which was sent out to all program providers. The new policy revision will take
place July 1'. The biggest area that changed in the policy was program managers qualifications for the
position was made more lenient and flexible. The new Eekerd facility in Caswell County will open up in
March and will have the capacity to serve 40 male youth. Youth who meet the criteria must be referred
through juvenile justice systems. The female sight is in Vance County. Programs do not have to wait
until third -quarter accounting to make budget revisions. Only revisions related to staff salaries or
benefits will require a JCPC board vote.
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Announcements
Community Cornerstones Project works with different people in the community to offer trainings around
reflective structured dialogue, listening circles and story telling using photos. One March 9"',there will
be an all day event at the Chapel Hill Public Library offering 90 minute workshops for people who may
be interested in taking part in the two day training.
Adjourn
Bernard Miles motioned to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Kysha Thompson.
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Orange County Juvenile Justice Stats for JCPC 2023-2024
2023 Juveniles RTA Delinquent Undisciplined School Complaints Complaints Complaints Juveniles Days in YD
2024 at Intake Juveniles Complaints Complaints Based Approved Diverted Closed placed in Detention Admissions
Received Received Complaints for Court Detention
Jan 23 11 4 _27 0 11 13 —0 0 3 A 0
Feb 29 14 _ 47 9 20 33 14 9 3 62 0
March 29 13 70 3 14 55 11 7 5 _ 91 0
April _ 17 6 _ 38 3 13 _ 31 6 2 5 74 0
May 13 7 65_ 0 12 53 9 3 5 111 0
7 _1 _ 13 4 5 5 121 0
June_ 16 _ 10 20
July_ 8 1 55 Z _ _0 _ 57 0 0 7 139 0
August 10 4 19 1 _ 3 15 3 2 7 164 6
Sept 12 7 43 2 6 34 0 1 8 _ 167 0
Oct 21 10 46 _ 4 4 34 4 10 7 191 2
Jan 24 10 4 15 - 0 3 - 13 2 0 7 113 0
Feb 15 7 20 1 5 9 8 4 4 93
March 15 6 so 1 5 47 1 _ 2 5 _ __ 106 1
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Orange County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Meeting
Friday,April 26, 2024 (12:00noon—2:00pm)
Hybrid
Proposed Minutes
Attendees: Laurie Williamson, Sharron Hinton, Lateef Mitchell, Dana Crews, Gayane Chambless,
Tami Pfeifer, Christy Watson, David Carter, C.J. Suitt, Elizabeth Hambourger, Caitlin Fenhagen, Darnell
Ellis, Jamie Jacobs, Nicole Hunter, LaDanna Strong, Val Hanson, Patricia Cardoso, Scott Dreyer, Caraina
Edwards (*Members in bold)
Absent: Charlos Banks, Paul Bell, Tina Sykes, Rachel Gessouroun, Carol McClelland, Crista Collazo,
Judge Joal Broun
Excused: Amanda Farris, Bernard Miles, Kysha Thompson, Phyllis Portie-Ascott
Welcome
The meeting opened with a welcome from Chair, Sharron Hinton, and introductions. Due to technical
difficulties, the minutes from the February 2"d meeting were not available. These minutes will be
reviewed and approved at the JCPC meeting in June if the quorum is met.
JCPC Business
Program Budget Revision Presentation: The Exchange Club—The Exchange Club is requesting a budget
revision due to change in facilitators throughout the year, lapse salary adjustments, staffing changes,
change in FTE and FICA, errors in original budget, additional costs for interpreter services, needed office
supplies, increase in mileage, increase in vendor costs, addition of workbooks for classes, change in hiring
needs, and increase in rental costs. Due to not having a quorum,the vote was tabled until the end of the
meeting to see if the quorum will be met.
Program Updates
Dispute Settlement Center—All referrals this fiscal year have been from DJJ. February was slow for
referrals with 1 male youth referral for assault. They haven't had any budgetary or financial challenges.
They are doing all programming face to face. The one challenge they face is making contact with parents.
In March, there were 3 male referrals and 1 female referral. Total admissions for the year are 10. They
have had contact with 5-6 referrals that were closed out. With the referrals that were coming in for April,
they should meet their goal of serving 20 youth.
The Exchange Club—There weren't many changes over the last couple of months. They filled their
vacant position and Charity has started and will be teaching the Parent Teen Solutions Program in Orange
County. They just finished a group two weeks ago and will start a new group with 5 families next week.
Taylor has been doing very well with the in-home program. She currently has 6 families that are open
and 3 families on the waiting list. They are hoping to get more referrals from DJJ. Right now, a lot of
referrals are coming from truancy court.
Q: Where do you hold those meetings/sessions?
A: They are held at Orange United Methodist Church
Q: Where does most of those referrals come from for those parent sessions, Southern end or
Northern end of Orange County? Is transportation a barrier?
A: Not familiar with Orange County so not really sure. Offers transportation to those who may have
trouble getting to the sessions.
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Q: Do you have any ESL families? Would you be able to serve them?
A: Do not have any that are enrolled or on the waiting list. Yes, they contract with a translator to make
sure the families can be served.
Reintegration Support Network—They had 1 referral and admitted one participant in February. They
successfully closed out one participant in February. They had 1 referral in March and served a total of 8
youth. During the month of April, 2 youth were going through the screening stages. They are looking to
recruit youth to serve on an advisory committee and looking to conduct listening sessions to get more
feedback from participants and stakeholders. They updated their resource guide for both mentors and
stakeholders and created a portal with additional resources for youth and families, all available on their
website. They continue to face challenges with lack of participants and family engagement. They are
looking to add a family resilience model into their overall programming.
Volunteers for Youth —They had to get rid of one of their pieces of equipment because it was no longer
operable. It was wiped clean and disposed of It was recommended by the consultant to return any
purchased equipment back to JCPC. For Community Service, in February they had 3 referrals, 2
admissions (both males), and ended the month with 16 active youth, In March they received 4 referrals,
had 4 admissions, 4 successful completions, and 2 terminations. They ended the month with 14 active
youth. For Teen Court, they had 3 referrals, 4 admissions, 2 successful completions, and a total of 7
active for February. There was no new admission in March so the total active remained at 7.
Wrenn House There were no admissions from Orange County in March, but they did receive I referral.
Year to date, they have served 7 youth from Orange County with the target being 10.
JJ Data Update
February— 15 juveniles at intake (7 were RTA); 20 delinquent complaints; I undisciplined complaints; 5
school-based complaints; 9 complaint approved for court; 8 complaints diverted; 4 complaints closed; 4
juveniles placed in detention for 93 days; and 0 YDC admissions.
January— 15 juveniles at intake (6 were RTA); 80 delinquent complaints; 1 undisciplined complaints; 5
school-based complaints; 47 complaints approved for court; I complaints diverted; 2 complaint closed; 5
juvenile placed in detention for 106 days; and I YDC admissions.
JCPC Business
Funding Committee —The Funding Committee met on April 19, 2024 to hear presentations from agencies
who have applied for FY 24-25 JCPC funding recommendations that will now be presented to the Council
for a discussion. Since we do not have a quorum, a special meeting will be called to vote on the funding
recommendations.
JCPC Admin is being recommended for funding in the amount of$5,000,
Dispute Settlement Center is being recommended for funding in the amount of$53,100.
Exchange Club's Family Center (Parent Teen Solutions) is being recommended for funding in the amount
of$51,538.
Exchange Club's Family Center(Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment) is being recommended for
funding in the amount of$41,769.
Reintegration Support Network is being recommended for funding in the amount of$52,000.
Volunteers for Youth(Community Service/Restitution) is being recommended for funding in the amount
of$76,257.
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Volunteers for Youth(Teen Court) is being recommended for funding the amount of$62,663.
Wrenn House is being recommended for funding in the amount of$16,769.
Discussion:
To fund the new program, the Funding Committed recommended a 10% decrease in current funding for
all programs.
Q: Why was $5,000 allocated to the JCPC admin budget?
A: To offer JCPC members continuing education,attending conferences, to assist with summer camps or
other activities.
Consultant Update
A bill was submitted to the Senate and House for expansion money for JCPC's in the amount of$5
million. Raise the Age Myths documents will be forthcoming. The NC S.A.F.E. campaign is going on
again. The week of action is June 2-8, 2024. Local JCPC's are being encouraged to participate in local
events to spread awareness about gun safety. The Eckerd-Caswell Residential Facility is slated to open at
the end of the month and is having an open house on May 7"'
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Orange County Juvenile Justice Stats for JCPC 2023-2024
2023 Juveniles RTA Delinquent Undisciplined School Complaints Complaints Complaints Juveniles Days in YDC
2024 at Intake Juveniles Complaints Complaints Based Approved Diverted Closed placed in Detention Admissions
Received Received Complaints for Court Detention
Jan 23 11 4 27-- 0 11 13 0 0 3 28 0
Feb 29 14 47 9 20 33 14 9 3 62 0
March 29 13 70 3 14 55 11 7 5 91 0
April 17. 6 38 3 i3 31 6 2 5 _ 74 0
May 13 7 65 0 12 53 9 3 5 111 0
June 16 10 20 2
1 13 4 5 5 121 0
July 8 1 55 2 0 57 0 0 - 7 139 0
August 10 4 19 1 3 15 3 2 7 164 0
Sept 12 7- - 43 2 6 - 34 0 1 8 167 0
Oct 21 10 46 4 4 34 4 10 7 191 2
Jan 24 10 4 15 0 3 13 2 0 7 113 0
Feb 15 7 20 1 5 9 8 4 4 93 0
March.. 15 6 80 1 __ 5 47 __ 1 2 5 106 1
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Orange County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Special Meeting
Friday, May 3, 2024 (1:OOpm --1:30pm)
Virtual Zoom Meeting
Proposed Minutes
Attendees: Sharron Hinton, Phyllis Portie-Ascott, Kysha Thompson, Dana Crews, Bernard Miles,
Crista Collazo, Kassi Dadufalza, Nicole Hunter, Caraina Edwards (*Members in bold)
Welcome
The meeting opened with a welcome from Chair, Sharron Hinton.
JCPC Business
This special meeting was called to vote on the funding committee's proposal regarding funding for the
upcoming fiscal year. Discussion about the Funding Committee's proposal was had at the JCPC meeting
on April 26"', but because there was no quorum, the board was unable to vote.
Vote:
Bernard Miles made a motion for Volunteers for Youth's Community Service and Restitution program to
be funded at $99,134 and was seconded by Crista Collazo. Motion carried unanimously.
Bernard Miles made a motion for Dispute Settlement Center to be funded at$69,030 and was seconded
by Kysha Thompson. Motion carried unanimously.
Kysha Thompson made a motion for Exchange Club's Family Center Parent Teen Solutions program to
be funded at$66,999 and was seconded by Bernard Miles. Motion carried unanimously.
Dana Crews made a motion for Volunteers for Youth's Teen Court program to be funded at $81,462 and
was seconded by Kysha Thompson. Motion carried unanimously.
Bernard Miles made a motion for Reintegration Support Network to be funded at $67,600 and was
seconded by Crista Collazo. Motion carried unanimously.
Kysha Thompson made a motion for Wrenn House to be funded at $21,800 and was seconded by Crista
Collazo. Motion carried unanimously.
Bernard Miles made a motion for Exchange Club's Family Center Adolescent Substance Abuse
Treatment program to be funded at $54,300 and was seconded by Crista Collazo. Motion carried
unanimously,
Kysha Thompson made a motion for JCPC Admin to be funded at $6,500 and was seconded by Dana
Crews. Motion carried unanimously.