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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 06-17-2025; 8-k - JCPC Certification and County Plan for FY 2025-2026 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: June 17, 2025 Action Agenda Item No. 8-k SUBJECT: JCPC Certification and County Plan for FY 2025-2026 DEPARTMENT: Social Services ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: 1. NC Department of Public Safety Lindsey Shewmaker, 245-2817 Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Sharron Hinton, 245-2840 County Plan 2025-2026 2. NC Department of Public Safety Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Certification 2025-2026 3. County Funding Plan for 2025- 2026 PURPOSE: To approve the Orange County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) Certification and County Plan for FY 2025-2026. BACKGROUND: Orange County receives $359,096 from the NC Department of Public Safety to provide program services to juvenile offenders through the JCPC. This allocation requires a 30% match, and the County has historically provided these funds which total $107,729 and are 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 an 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: the 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; 2 • Risk Factor Assessment: the JCPC documents prioritization of risk factors; • 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, 2025 in order for local program funds to be disbursed beginning in the month of July. ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports: • GOAL 2: HEALTHY COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE 4. Reduce impacts and barriers for justice-involved children and adults through deflection, diversion, therapeutic interventions, and re-entry support, including housing. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the JCPC Certification and County Plan for FY 2025-2026 and authorize the Chair to sign the associated documents. 3 Juvenile Crime Prevention Council County Plan Orange County For FY 2025-2026 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 VII. Funded Programs Program Enhancement Plan (PEP) OR, add brief program description for any program without a PEP. Attachments: • Funding Program Descriptions • By-laws • 2024-25 JCPC Approved Minutes I. Executive Summary 4 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 2025-2026. In 2019, House Bill 593 passed which approved a 1-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-olds) 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.Interpersonal Skill-building 2.Mentoring 3.Parent/Family Skill Building 4.Teen Court 5. Substance Abuse Counseling 6. Mediation/Conflict Resolution 7.Restitution/Community Service 8.Home-Based Family Counseling 9.Tutoring/Academic Enhancement Programs 10.Vocational Development 11.IndividuaUGroup/Mixed Counseling 12.Juvenile Structured Day 13.Emergency Shelter Care 14.IndividuaUGroup/Mixed Counseling 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.) The JCPC further recommends that the following amount be allocated for the administrative costs of the Council for fiscal year 25-26: $10,850 (DPS JCPC Funds)+$3,255 (Orange County Cash)_$14,105 Respectfully Submitted, , Chair, Orange County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Date: May 30,2025 5 II. County Funding Plan (2025-26) Orange County NC DPS - Community Programs - County Funding Plan Available Funds: $ $359,096 Local Match- 4 $179,783 Rate: 30% DPS 3CPC funds must be committed with a Program Agreement submitted in NC:mss and electronically signed bs antkoriwd officials. LOCAL FL-NDD;G OTHER OTHER T?rog r.9m Prouder DIS-JC PC Counn-Cash. Loral Cash Local In- srater Funds Total " Funding hatch latch Kind Federal �-a- Reverues Orange JCPCAdninistratfon $10,850 $3,255 $14,105 23% Volunteers for Youth a fkestitutioniCommunityService $79,340 $23,892 $30,751 $133,893 41% Volunteers for Youth a Teen Court $67,074 $20.122 $4„832 $91,228 26% The Exchange Club of Alamance PISln-Flume $130,026 $9,008 $1,050 $40,484 25% Dispute Settlement Center s MediationlConfiktResolution $55,166 $15.850 $7.221 $80,237 30% Iieintegration Support Network a Individual SkUlBuiP wand EnrichnentAcMles $51,107 $15.332 $66,439 2a% -Wrenn House Emergency Shelter $14,533 $4,360 $19,000 $37.893 62% Cxaw Your WorM a Tutoring Atter 6 PM $50,000 $15,000 $10,000 $75.000 33% n u li ]S ]i H TOTALS- $359,096 $107,729 $61,004 $11,050 $538,879 33% The above plan bras derived tlunngh a planning process by the Orange County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council and represents the County's Pian for use of obese fund's in F5' 2925-2026 6 Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Organization— FY r anizationFY 25-26 Name Organization Title Orange County Sharron Hinton Orange County DSS DSS Director Chairperson Designee Vice- Chairperson & Division Director Risk/Needs Dana Crews Orange County Health for Community Assessment Department Committee Health Services Chairperson Kysha Thompson SOZO Life Ministries Pastor Secreta (Interim) Treasurer& Orange Partnership for Funding Gayane Chambless Alcohol and Drug Free Coordinator Committee Chairperson Youth e Orang y Count Health Division Director Committee Department Monitoring Dana Crews for Community Chairperson Health Services Orange County Bylaws Sharron Hinton Orange County DSS DSS Director Committee Chairperson Designee Membership Committee Kysha Thompson SOZO Life Ministries Pastor Chairperson Publicity & Special Events Kysha Thompson SOZO Life Ministries Pastor Committee Number of members for 18 FY 25-26: 7 List meeting dates during the current fiscal year and identify the number of JCPC members in attendance for each. Meeting Date Number of Members in Quorum Present? Yes/No Attendance Aug 2, 2024 10 YES Oct 4, 2024 9 YES Dec 6, 2024 10 YES Feb 7, 2025 11 YES 8 FY 2024-2025 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 15, 2024, 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. 9 Orange County YASI Summary Observations: FY 2023-2024 The overall YASI summary data is based on 113 individual youth who were assessed during the fiscal year 2023-2024 coming to the attention of Court Services. Elevated Risk and Needs: • 70%of youth have a moderate to high risk level which is 12% higher than the state rate. • 70%of youth have a moderate to high needs level which is 24% higher than the state rate. Legal History Domain • 58%of youth have prior felonies which is 23% higher than the state. • 57%of youth have a person crime which is 15%higher than the state. • 27%of youth have a crime involving a weapon which is 10% higher than the state. Family Domain • 27%of youth have a runaway history which is 6% higher than state. • 25%of youth have inadequate supervision at home which is 8% higher than the state. School Domain • 46%of youth have five or more unexcused absences which is 25% higher than the state. • 37%of youth are failing most of their classes which is 22% higher than the state. Community and Peers Domain • 63%of youth have a negative/delinquent peer influence which is 16% higher than the state. Alcohol and Drugs Domain • 49%of youth have alcohol/drug use which is 10% higher than the state. • 78%of these youth have not received any alcohol/drug use treatment. Mental Health Domain • Youth in Orange are 8% higher than the state to have history of physical abuse. • Youth in Orange are 6% higher than the state to be a victim of physical assault. • Youth in Orange are 12% higher than the state to have disrupted function under use. Part II. Summary of the Existing Community Resources 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) 10 Community Resources Available Academic Support Parental Support Alternative School (For Non-Susp Students) Family Success Alliance Boomerang Fathers on the Move Efland Cheeks Elementary Tutoring GED classes GED classes Mental Health Partnership Academy Behavior Skills Counseling Phoenix Academy EI Futuro School Community Support Liaison Multi-Systemic Therapy(MST) providers Tutoring After 6pm through Grow Your World Sexual harm assessment providers Truancy Mediation Substance Use and Mental Health providers Whitaker School Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress (SPARCS) Therapeutic Foster Care Wright School Youth Behavioral Health Liaison Mentoring Job Skills Programs InKounter through Grow Your World Job Corps Josh's Hope—Tools for Hope Structured Programs Second Family Foundation Works Program (SFWORKS) Big Brother/Big Sister Program WIOA NextGen Program Boys and Girls Club Girls and Boy Scouts of America Structured Programs Cont'd JCPC Funded Programs Grow Your World Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment (ASAT) Ligo Dojo of Budo Karate Community Service & Restitution Orange County Parks & Recreation Mediation/Conflict Resolution Orange County Youth Deflection Program Parent Teen Solutions Orange County Youth Build Teen Court Sportsplex Trauma Informed Peer Support Tarheel Challenge Wrenn House YMCA 4-H Youth Services Community Resources available but difficult to access AA/NA (Spanish Speaking) Youth Substance Use and Mental Health Sex Offender Treatment Youth Substance Use Residential Tx 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 11 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 25-26: 1. Restitution and Community Service 9. Temporary Shelter Care 2. Teen Court—including Sentencing and Responsive Circles 10. Runaway Shelter Care 3. Interpersonal Skill Building 11. Mentoring Services 4. Individual/Group/Mixed Counseling 12.Tutoring/Academic Enhancement 5. Mediation/Conflict Resolution 13. Vocational Skills 6. Parent/Family Skill Building 14. Experiential Skills 7. Family Counseling 15.Juvenile Structured Day 8. Home Based Family Counseling 16. Substance Abuse Counseling 12 FY 2023-2024 Risk and Needs Assessment Data Orange County YASI 'Full Assessment Data 113 Assessed Juveniles Orange County RISKNEED&STRENGTHS LEVEL Risk Level Orange State Needs Level Orange State Low 19% 43% Very Low 15%m 37% Moderate 53% 41% Low 15%Q 170% High 27% 17% Moderate 20%m 21%rx High Moderate 26%m 14%® Risk Level High 13% 6% 10M Very High 11% 5% sans Needs Level 40% 90% % 20% 70%50 a% scr% Law Ma derate High So% 40% ■Orar%e ■slate 30% 20% Strengths Level Orange State 10% 01 �, „ ' ` ■ Very Low 2%Q 2% 0% Low 6% 5% Very Low Ln Moderate High High very High Moderate 35% 14% M.d.-b. High Moderate 27% 25%iP ■©range ■state High 12% 1 23% IVery High 18% 1 32% Strengths Level iaa% 80% sags 40% iras Very Low Low Moderate High High Very High Moderate ■Orange ■State 13 LEGAL HISTORY [Q1 Previous Delinquent Referrals orange State 103 Number of Referrals w Result Orange State Previous Referrals 77% 474 Referrals with a Result 82% 64% Previous Referrals Referrals with a Result 1a0% 106% .ea% &0% 60% ea% 40% aa% 20% lav; 0% 0% Orange State Orange state Q2 A e at First Referral I orange Sdate 04 Felony Referrals to DJJ orae a State Linder 12 1 9% 9° Juveniles with Felony Referrals 58% 35% Under 12 Juveniles with Felony Referrals 100% l00% 9D9r 90% 8a% 30% 70% 70% 60% 60% 3016 so% 40% 40% 30% 30% 0% 20% 1D% 30% ll% 0% Orange State fYrange State 14 LEGAL HISTORY JQ6 W pon 0frerses;-1 or more Orange State Q10 Detention Admissions orange Siate, Previous Weapon Offense-Yes 27% 17% lPriDr Detenton Admission HLstK 25% 20% Previous Weapon Offense Yes Prior Detention Admission Histx 100% 100% °O% 00% 60� acr% "0% 40% zn* m% Dqb _____ _____ cft Orange ma" ora.:° m*" � 07 Person Crimes orange State 1011 YDC P1 cernent orange State Referrals for Person Crimes 57% 42% PriDr YDC Custody 4% 2% Referrals for Person Crimes Prior YDCCustody 100% 100% 80% -- 80% ow* em* vm% 40% zo% xm* n% m% m"=ge m"w Orange xtau ______ 15 FAMILY 01 Kicked Out orange State 01 Runaway orange State Kicked Cut 90f0 1 5% 1 IRunaway 27% 1 21% Kicked Out Runaway Intr% Ian% 80% 80% s0% s0% 40% 40% 20% 0% 095 0% {mange State Change State Q4 Family AlcotloVSA&MH I Orange State Q4 Family Criminal History Orange State Family Member AlcoNUSA 9% 13% Family Member poor Criminal Hst 35% 215 Family Member MH 9% 13% Family Member prior Violent Hsi 4% 6% Family Alcohol/SA& MH Family Criminal History 100% Ian% Se% 80% sa% 60% 40% 40% 20% 20% No t• Family Member Rl—ho113A Family Member htH Family Memb—pnor Criminal Hst Family Member 7uior Violerrt HA ■orange ■state ■Orange ■State Q6 Living Arrangements Orange State Q7 Parent/Custodian Supervision Orange State Living w ParenVStepParent 77% 84% Goodrscme Supvs 71% 80% Living w Sibling. Relative,Other 75% 74% Sor eftrequent Inadequate Supvs 25% 17% Faster Care,Independent,Older 189% 90/6 Consistently Inadequate Su vs 4% 2% Living Arrangements Parent/Custodian Supervision Iaa% — ian% 90% 90% 90% 30% 70% 70% 60% 60% 50% — 50% 40% 40% 30% 30% 20% 20% MM 10% ■ — IO% 0% Livingwr Parent/StepPatent. Livingw3it;ing,Relative, Fuuster Care,Independent, Good/Some Supvs Som alfrequent Inadequate Consistently Ina dequate Other Other Supvs SupvS ■Orange ■State ■Orange ■State 16 SCHOOL Q1 School Enrollment Status Orange State Q2 Attendance-past 3 miss. Orange State Dropped Out 0% 5% Attends regularly 35% 56% Suspended 2°10 3% 5 or more Unexcused,absences 46% 21% Not Appticable 30/0 2% Not Applicable 7`!6 9% School Enrollment Attendance-past 3 mos. 100% 100% 90% SM 60% 60% 40% . I . 40% 20% z0% 0% Attends regularly 5 or more tJnemcused Nat Applicable Dropped Out Suspended Not Applicable Absences ■Orange ■Stale ■Orange ■State 03 School Conflict-past 3 mos_ orange State Q4 Acadernics-past 3 nos. Orange State Inlraction(s) 11% 16% C-or Lower 21% 14'% Intervention-School Administrator 21% 12% Failing Some Classes 13% 16% Police Reports Filed by School 21% 24% Failing Most Classes 37% 151% Not Applicable 10% 11% Not Applicable 11% 10% School Conflict-past 3 mos. ,Academics-past 3 mos- .100% 100% 80% 20% 60% S0% 40% 40% 20% _ - _� .� 04c �� 20% lnfraction(sl Inte—time-School Poh-Reports Fred Not.Applimbre 0% • � �� Administrator by School C-a L- Failirg Some Classes Failing Most Classes Nat Appli-ble ■Orange ■State ■Orange ■state 010 School Behavior-past 2 yrs_ Orange State 012 School Activities-bast 3 mos_ Orange State lone or more OSS 66%1 E6°6 Involved in one activity4% 8% tine or more ISS 31% 3795 Involved in two+activities 13% 14% Interested but not involved 32% 29% School Behavior-past 2 yrs. No interest in school activities 38% 31% 190% School Activities-most recent school year So% 1004 7096 60% &0% 50% 609E 40% 40% 34% .. 20% 20% 1046 � 04y hhhhhhh�t• 0% 1—wed in one Involved in two+ Interested but not No interest in school orange State activity activities involved artivitdes None rn—OSS ■Oneormore I&S ■Orange Estate 17 COMMUNITY&PEERS Q1 PeerslAssociates Orange State 06 Negative Feer Associations Orange State No triends(No Consistent Friends 22% 15% Sometimes goes along with 42°6 32% NegativelDelinquent Influence 63% 47% Usually goes along with 29% 16% Associates with Gang Members 5% 7% Leads Anti-Social Peers 4% 3% Family has Gang Membem 0%9 1% Youth is a Gang Member 246 2% Influence of Negative Peers Peers/Associates t00% sa% llk0% 90%90% o 80% 70% 70% 6096 50% 6o% 40% 30% 50% 20% . 10% - �� 409fi 0% 30% 20% �a" qy` ■ g4 1096 �. So-metimes goes along with Usually goes along with Leads AntF`aomal Peers ■0eange ■State ■0rarge ■State 18 ALCOHOUDRUGS-01-03 dividing by Juveniles with"Yes"to AlcohollO gs %ReporUng AlcohoMrug Use orange state 01 Age a-k 1 st Use orange Stat Ires to AlcohcUDrug Use 49% 39% Under 12 15% 11% Ages 12-15 76% 78% Yes to Alcohol/Drug Use Age 15+ 9% 10% 100% Age at First Use SD% 90% 80% 80% 76% 7(Y* GD% 6crt — 501% SD% 40% 4D% 3D% 3D% 2DY. 10% Uder 12 Ages 12-IS Age 15+ 694 Orange State 00rarkge MState 10 1 Alco ol/Drug Use orange State 03 Previous AlcoholMrug Treatx Orange State Use Disrupts Function 42% 30% No 78% 63% Yes 2% 9% Use Disrupts Function IODM Previous Drug Treatment 9(" KPA 7 DW% 7G% 6W 605454% SCYN 40% 40% 3MA 30% 26% 20% loot, ICPA 0% rail r� CN Orange ast3w 19 MENTAL HEALTH Juvenile-Mental Health Problems Orange State 01 CurrentlPast Treatx-Meds Orange State Juveniles-Yes to MH Problems 33% 39% Current Treatx 12% 22% Juveniles-Ba nosed 33% 39% Past Treabc 14% 19% CuTrent Meds 18% 18% luvenile Mental Health Past Meds 11% 16°x6 1[0096 s0% Current/Past Treatment&[Medications 80% 100% 70% 6 D So% — 60% a0+% 30% 40% 20% 20% a% �� ■� ■ ■ M■ Juweredes-Yes to7rRfiPro6lems Juveniles-diagnosed CurrentTreatx PastTreatx Current Meds Past Meds ■orange ■state ■Orange ■state 05 History oTAbuse I OraWe state 06 VictirnlzaUon History Orange State Physical Abuse Histx 17% 90/0 Sexual Vulnerability 8% 6% Sexual Abuse Histx 3% 6% Victim of Bullying 10% 10% Pnys[cal Assault 15% 9% History of Abuse Victimization 100% y0% 100% 80% 90% 70% W% 60% 70% 50% 60% 50% 40% 40% 30% 20% zo% 1� �� 1()% fi Ph}rsioal Abuse Hlsu Sexual Abuse Hisu Sexual Vulnemblity Victim of Bullying Physical Assault ■orange ■State ■orange ■state 20 PHYSICAL HEALTH No Healith Insurance 1€)0% 90% 80% 02 Health Insurance orange State 70% NO Health Insurance 5% 10% 60% SM 4096 3096 20% 1096 096 ©range State AGGRESSION Q1 Vlalence orange State 01 Violence Orange State Displayed a Weapon i 8°r6 11% BullyingfThreatening 20% 23% Used a Weapon 50/'0 8% Destruction Of Properly 12% 12% Assaultive Behavior 47% 41% Violence AISI-Assault w Setlous Irl 6% 5% 10" Violence 90% 80% iDD% 90% 70% 90% 60% 70% 50% 60% 50% 40% 10% 3046 30% 2094 20% 10% ■ 10% . ■■ 0% 0% &uilyingfrhrmt:aning Oestruetion of Assay ltive&eha+dor AISI-AssauMw Serious Displayed a Weapon Used a Weapon Property Injury ■Orange ■State ■orange ■State 21 EMPLOYMENT&FREE TIME Q1 Employment History Orange State 05&Q6 Free Time orange State Currently employed 199' 18% Yes-One or More Structured 23% 29% Nearer employed a1% 77% Yes-One or Mose Unstructured 37% 37% Prior sucoessful emplc neat 10% 90/h Free Time Employment a0% 90% 35% SON 30% 7'056 GW 25% 50% 20% 4(M 15% 30% 10% — 1CY96 5% e 0% I tf9fi C'urrencly Employed Never employed Prior succesdW erg Yes-Qne or Mom StrLn WFed Yes-Ofle or More Unstructured ■(}ranee ■Skate ■©ranee ■State Alamance County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council 22 Request for Proposals $430,442 30% January 6, 2025 Anticipated Annual Allocation Required Local Match Rate Date Advertised 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 2025-2026 beginning on, or after, July 1, 2025. 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 Conferencing, Responsive Circles Proposed program services should target the following risk factors for delinquency or repeat delinquency as reported in the Youth Assessment Screening Instrument, Alamance County School Data Report and Racial Ethnic Disparities Report: Risk Factors Needs Factors • Crimes against person Restorative Justice Programs • Substance use Substance use prevention and treatment • School behavior problems Mediation and conflict resolution program • Academic failure Tutoring/Academic Support • Association with delinquent/gang involved peers Intensive gang intervention program • Ineffective parental supervision/skills Effective parenting training • Youth with prior felonies and involving firearms Intensive program addressing higher risk youth • Unstructured and unsupervised time Mentoring • Vocational skills training 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. 23 Only local public agencies, 501c3 non-profit corporations and local housing authorities will be considered for funding. In order to apply for FY 2025-2026 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: 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 &#2 are available at the above link.) Chad Laws 336-570-6327 JCPC Chairperson/or Designee Telephone# 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 919-608-4504 or email at david.r.carter(cilncdps.gov. The deadline for receiving the application: February 7, 2025 24 Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Funding Decisions Summary Funding Decision for: FY 2025-2026 Date Completed: 03/27/2025 Program(s)Funded Select 1- ear or 2-year funding and reason(s)for Funding (Check all that apply) Exchange Club PTS hi- ❑2-Year Funding approved for FY and OR ®1-year Funding approved for FY 2025-2026 Home Rationale for 2-year Funding approval:®Funded in past 5 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 targetpopulation),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 Mother Other Mediation/Conflict ❑2-year Funding approved for FY and OR ®1-year Funding approved for FY2025-2026 Resolution Rationale for 2-year Funding approval:®Funded in past 12 years ®In good standing with county/JCPC and DPS(following PA,timely reports,reporting to JCPC as requested) N 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 targetpopulation),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 restorative justice modelity to youth and community Other The program is on track to meet their target goal of serving 20 youth. Volunteers for Youth ❑2-year Funding approved for FY and OR ®1-year Funding approved for FY2025-2026 Community Service& Rationale for 2-year Funding approval:Z Funded in past 14 years ®In good standing with coup /JCPC and DPS(following PA,timely reports,reortin to JCPC as Restitution 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: Offers an option for the Judge to order youth in the program who have an offense involving a victim. ®Meets target population as described in Program Agreement(number served,and described targetpopulation),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 El 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 Mother Other Volunteers for Youth ❑2-year Funding approved for FY and OR ®1-year Funding approved for FY2025-2026 Teen Court Rationale for 2-year Funding approval:Z Funded in past 14 years In good standing with coup /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 El 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 25 Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Funding Decisions Summary Trauma Informed Peer ❑2-year Funding approved for FY and OR ®1-year Funding approved for FY2025-2026 Support Rationale for 2-year Funding approval:®Funded in past 2 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. ❑Providesan essential dispositional option,explain: ®Meets target population as described in Program Agreement(number served,and described targetpopulation),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 The program has reached their target goal of youth served for 2024-2025 which is 15 youth served Other Grow Your World ❑2-year Funding approved for FY and OR ®1-year Funding approved for FY2025-2026 Tutoring After 6 pm 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 El 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 Mother Other Wrenn House ❑2-year Funding approved for FY and OR ®1-year Funding approved for FY2025-2026 Rationale for 2-year Funding approval:®Funded in past 14 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 El 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 [:11-year Funding approved for FY 2025-2026 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 Mother Other November 2,2020 26 Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Funding Decisions Summary ❑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. ❑Providesan essential dispositional option,explain: ❑Meets target population as described in Program Agreement(number served,and described targetpopulation),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 El 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 E]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 Mother 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 disposition]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 El 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 27 Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Funding Decisions Summary ❑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 El 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 El 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 Mother Other November 2,2020 28 Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Funding Decisions Summary Program Not Funded Reason for Not Funding Check all that apply) Exchange Club ❑Lack of funding,addresses priority need and would fund if resources allowed❑Does not meet funding priority❑Not compatible with research❑Lesser quality than PTS Group another program funded of its type❑Greater cost than program of same type and quality❑Other ®Other Due to lack of parent participation in recent years, funding is needed for other priorities Grow Your World ❑Lack of funding,addresses priority need and would fund if resources allowed❑Does not meet funding priority❑Not compatible with research❑Lesser quality than InKounter another program funded of its type❑Greater cost than program of same type and quality❑Other ®Other Due to State funding allocations,Orange County is unable to award funding at this time.The aspects of the program would be a duplication of services already funded by the JCPC. Grow Your World ❑Lack of funding,addresses priority need and would fund if resources allowed❑Does not meet funding priority❑Not compatible with research❑Lesser quality than PILLAR another program funded of its type®Greater cost than program of same type and quality❑Other ®Other The aspects of this program would be a duplication of services already funded by JCPC in another established program. Project Rise ❑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 The program application had a lot of grammatical errors, lacked a good understanding of staff positions,inconsistent scheduling of curriculum,lacked a clear definition of recividism as it pertains to juvenile justice,and did not provide the conflict of interest disclosures required per the request for proposals at submission. Guitars Not Guns ❑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 Exchange Club ASAI ❑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 The program has only admitted(2)youth out of 15 per the program agreement for FY 2024-2025.The aspects/curriculum of the program would be a duplication of services already provided in the county by Freedom House,SAIOP, UNC STAR,Renaissance Wellness,and El Futuro. ❑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 Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol (SPEP) 29 for Services to Juveni-le•Off enders© Recalibrat6d uersigtj, 201 County fan e Y Total Number of.Qualif)!in ,Termatio 3 Progra Name {, ! -, Pa�ent� een Solutions Comp Na -�arent Teen Solutions Group DatercoreC-Yeifion 07/01/2023 -06/30/2024Nq— SPEP Time 09/18/2024 01:28 PM Possible Points Points Receive, SPEP Primary Service Points Social Skills Training 30 15 Group 1 -5 Points Group 4 -25 Points Group 3 Service Group 2 - 10 Group 5 - 30 Points Points Group 3 - 15 Points SPEP Supplemej-jta�SerVice Points ',t No ;_s' 5 Program has 8`qualifyit}g supplement4"` ervi e provided-5 pdints/not provided'-0 pojnts No qualifying sU; plemental service-5 automatic points Quality of Service Points 20 20 Duration Points Target Weeks of Service met: 100% 10 10 Percentage of youth with Target Weeks Met 0% (0 pts) 60% (6 pts) 20% (2 pts) 80% (8 pts) 40% (4 pts) 90% (10 pts) Contact Hours Pointsrget rs :ice m 100% 10 10 Percentage of youth with Target HouFrMle 0% (0 pts) 60% (6 pts.)• ; 20% (2 pts) 80% (8 pts) 40% (4 pts) 90% (1Opts) Risk Tier 1 Points Risk Tier 1: 33% 12 2 Based on%of youth with risk scores 3-30 0% (0 pts) 75% (7 pts) 30% 12 pts) 85% (10 pts) 50% (5 pts) 95% (12 pts) Risk Tier 2 Points Risk Tier 2: 0% 13 0 Based on % of youth with risk scores 6-30 0% (Opts) 25% (8 pts) 15% (3 pts) 30% (10 pts) 20% (5 pts) 35% (13 pts) Total SPEP Score 100 62 POP Score P (B sic %coreltpax Score 3% An Advisory Score is not a valid or DPS officially recognized SPEP score nor is it a reliable predictor of the SPEP score which may be produced when the required client sample size threshold is met. Advisory Score information must be interpreted with the technical assistance of the area consultant. Sep 18,2024, 1:28 PM Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol (SPEP) 30 for Services to Juvenile..Offenders© Recalibrat6d versi `n 20, County n e = Total Number of in erm atio 2 ProgrNINa P en Solutions Comp arent Teen Solutions Home Visitation Date 07/01/2023 -06/30/2024pkq— SPEPeation Time 09/19/2024 10:27 AM Possible Points Points Receive, SPEP Primary Service Points Family Counseling 30 15 Group 1 -5 Points Group 4 -25 Points Group 3 Service Group 2 - 10 Group 5 - 30 Points Points Group 3 - 15 Points SPEP Supplemej-jta�SerVice Points ',t Node ;_s 5 Program, has `qualifyit}g yuppie' ent4`,�ervice provided-5 pdints/not provided'-0 pojnts No qualifying s6; plemental service—5 automatic points Quality of Service Points 20 20 Duration Points Target Weeks of Service met: 100% 10 10 Percentage of youth with Target Weeks Met 0% (0 pts) 60% (6 pts) 20% (2 pts) 80% (8 pts) .. 40% (4 pts) 90% (10 pts) Contact Hours Points UrJkPkice ml 100% 10 10 Percentage of youth with Taro e 0% (0 pts) 60% 6 pt 20% (2 pts) %tSXj s) 40% ts) 1.7 (1 Risk r of Risk Tier 1: 50% 12 5 Base fLth risk scores 3-30 0% pts) 5% (7 pts) 30% 2 pts) 85% (10 pts) 50% (5 pts) 95% (12 pts) Risk Tier 2 Points Risk Tier 2: 0% 13 0 Based on % of youth with risk scores 6-30 0% (Opts) 25% (8 pts) 15% (3 pts) 30% (10 pts) 20% (5 pts) 35% (13 pts) Total SPEP Score % 100 65 POP Score P (Vic jeoreDjax Score 6% An Advisory Score is not a valid or DPS officially recognized SPEP score nor is it a reliable predictor of the SPEP score which may be produced when the required client sample size threshold is met. Advisory Score information must be interpreted with the technical assistance of the area consultant. Sep 19,2024, 10:27 AM Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol (SPEP) 31 for Services to Juvenile Offenders© Recalibrated version, 2013 County Orange Total Number of Qualifying Terminations 11 Program Name Trauma-informed certified peer support Component Name Trauma-informed certified peer support Date Range 07/01/2023 -06/30/2024 SPEP Score Creation Time 09/24/2024 02:46 PM Possible Points Points Receive, SPEP Primary Service Points Social Skills Training 30 15 Group 1 -5 Points Group 4 -25 Points Group 3 Service Group 2 - 10 Group 5 - 30 Points Points Group 3 - 15 Points SPEP Supplemental Service Points None 5 5 Program has a qualifying supplemental service: provided - 5 points/not provided -0 points No qualifying supplemental service—5 automatic points Quality of Service Points 20 20 Duration Points Target Weeks of Service met: 72% 10 6 Percentage of youth with Target Weeks Met 0% (0 pts) 60% (6 pts) 20% (2 pts) 80% (8 pts) 40% (4 pts) 90% (10 pts) Contact Hours Points Target Hours of Service met: 18% 10 0 Percentage of youth with Target Hours Met 0% (0 pts) 60% (6 pts) 20% (2 pts) 80% (8 pts) 40% (4 pts) 90% (10 pts) Risk Tier 1 Points Risk Tier 1: 45% 12 2 Based on % of youth with risk scores 3-30 0% (0 pts) 75% (7 pts) 30% (2 pts) 85% (10 pts) 50% (5 pts) 95% (12 pts) Risk Tier 2 Points Risk Tier 2: 0% 13 0 Based on % of youth with risk scores 6-30 0% (Opts) 25% (8 pts) 15% (3 pts) 30% (10 pts) 20% (5 pts) 35% (13 pts) Total SPEP Score 100 48 POP Score Percentage (Basic Score/Max Score by Group) 85 56% Dec 5,2024, 6:04 PM 32 Program Enhancement Plan Program: Trauma-informed certified peer support Component Type: Interpersonal Skill Building Category Score Enhancement Opportunity Action Steps Responsible Party Comments: Primary 15/30 Service Supplemental 5/5 Services Quality of 16/20 Review and Revise • JCPC Consultant David Carter, JCPC Service Quality of Service Score will redo the quality Consultant Delivery based upon current of service score service category under current program type. Amount of 6/10 Increase both duration • In May, 2024 we Jen Galvin, RSN Currently our mentors Service: and dosage(contact changed the Program Manager are averaging between hours)for individual program 2-4 hours of contact Duration and participants. requirement from hours per week with our Contact 0/10 Hours co to 2 hours"of Lucy Battles, RSN JCPC participants. contact to"a minimum of 2 Director of Programs hours"and have seen a dramatic increase in the contact hours for JCPC participants. • We implemented mentor/participant engagement in 33 Program Enhancement Plan community events to increase skill- building hours • In Dec 2023 we began incentivizing participant time spent with mentors. Risk Level of 2/12 • Increase referrals • Attending Juvenile Lucy Battles, RSN Out of our 13 Youth from court Court on a bi- Director of terminations for yr 2023- 0/13 counselors who monthly basis to Programs 24, 3 were referred by are working with identify potential the Youth Deflection higher risk youth. referrals Program.The remaining referrals were from • Build relationships community-based with Judges, providers and family Attorneys and members. Court Counselors who work with higher risk youth This Plan is approved by: , Terence Johnson 10 Yes ❑ No Program Manager Name& Signature Date Plan presented to JCPC Date 9/25/2024 10.4.2024 34 Program Enhancement Plan Monthly Mentoring Hours for Individual Skill Building 60 L 40 t .3 w 0 S m c 0 20 0 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol (SPEP) 35 for Services to Juvenile Offenders© Recalibrated version, 2013 County Orange Total Number of Qualifying Terminations 34 Program Name Juvenile Community Service and Restitution Component Name Community Service and Restitution Date Range 07/01/2023 -06/30/2024 SPEP Score Creation Time 09/18/2024 01:25 PM Possible Points Points Receive, SPEP Primary Service Points Restitution /Community Service 30 10 Group 1 -5 Points Group 4 -25 Points Group 2 Service Group 2 - 10 Group 5 - 30 Points Points Group 3 - 15 Points SPEP Supplemental Service Points None 5 5 Program has a qualifying supplemental service: provided - 5 points/not provided -0 points No qualifying supplemental service—5 automatic points Quality of Service Points 20 20 Duration Points Target Weeks of Service met: 73% 10 6 Percentage of youth with Target Weeks Met 0% (0 pts) 60% (6 pts) 20% (2 pts) 80% (8 pts) 40% (4 pts) 90% (10 pts) Contact Hours Points Target Hours of Service met: 29% 10 2 Percentage of youth with Target Hours Met 0% (0 pts) 60% (6 pts) 20% (2 pts) 80% (8 pts) 40% (4 pts) 90% (10 pts) Risk Tier 1 Points Risk Tier 1: 79% 12 7 Based on % of youth with risk scores 3-30 0% (0 pts) 75% (7 pts) 30% (2 pts) 85% (10 pts) 50% (5 pts) 95% (12 pts) Risk Tier 2 Points Risk Tier 2: 32% 13 10 Based on % of youth with risk scores 6-30 0% (Opts) 25% (8 pts) 15% (3 pts) 30% (10 pts) 20% (5 pts) 35% (13 pts) Total SPEP Score 100 60 POP Score Percentage (Basic Score/Max Score by Group) 80 75% Sep 18,2024, 1:25 PM 36 Program Enhancement Plan Program: Volunteers for Youth, Community Service/Restitution 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 Continue to enhance training Using data to research CS and VFY Staff Staff meets weekly to Service opportunities for staff and trends within our share caseload Delivery update program protocol as population/community progress/concerns, share needed. that trainings can ideas and to develop plans enhance program to improve the quality of deliver program/service. Amount of 6/10 Work with youth to help them Work with youth Program Staff to work directly with Service: complete assigned hours in according to JCPC Coordinator, VFY each client/family from Duration and a timely fashion. policy/procedure as well Staff receiving the referral, Contact Communicate and document as program having orientation then Hours 2/10 all contacts for each expectations. coordinating through client/family. Create more Continue communication completion of hours. opportunities in their with youth/family/court community as well as based counselors through around their completion of hours. needs/interests/goals. Contact local business's Exploring hosting more and develop volunteer workshops and community pool to implement group based career component to mentoring/CS. provide more engaging o ortunities for youth. Risk Level of 7/12 N/A N/A N/A N/A Youth 10/13 37 Program Enhancement Plan This Plan is approved by: Scott Dreyer ® Yes ❑ No 12/6/24 Program Manager Name& Signature Date Plan presented to JCPC Date 38 Orange County JCPC Funded Program Descriptions FY 2025-2026 SPONSORING AGENCY: Volunteers for Youth, Inc. NAME OF COMPONENT: Community Service and Restitution BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Juvenile Community Service and Restitution Program works with Orange County youth who have committed offenses and are assigned community service hours and/or restitution. Youth are assigned to nonprofit work sites throughout the county where volunteer supervisors oversee and evaluate their work. Through this program,youthful offenders learn important lessons in responsibility and accountability and often develop positive relationships with their adult supervisors. Service Type SPEP: Primary Service: Restitution/Community Service SPONSORING AGENCY: Volunteers for Youth, Inc. NAME OF COMPONENT: Orange County Teen Court BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Teen Court is an alternative court program for middle- and high- school students based upon the principles of restorative justice. Youth are tried and sentenced by a jury of their peers. Fellow students take the roles of defense attorney, prosecutor, clerk of court, or juror to carry out these proceedings. Local attorneys or retired judges volunteer to serve as Teen Court judges. months averaging 6 months (180 days). The program is designed to maintain youth in the Service Type SPEP: This program is a STRUCTURE ONLY. SPONSORING AGENCY: Dispute Settlement Center NAME OF COMPONENT: Mediation/Conflict Resolution BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Restorative Justice practices consisting of mediated victim-offender conferences, restorative circles, and accountability processes. Program primarily serves youth referred by DJJ, and is also available to community partners, including school resource officers and law enforcement officers Service Type SPEP: This program is a STRUCTURE ONLY. SPONSORING AGENCY: The Exchange Club's Family Center in Alamance NAME OF COMPONENT: Parent Teen Solutions BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The home-based counseling program will be provided to at-risk and/or delinquent youth(8-17, court referred 18-19) and their parents 3 hours per week from 5 to 9 months averaging 6 months (180 days). The program is designed to maintain youth in the home, reduce recidivism, improve relationships, school motivation, problem-solving skills, interpersonal skills, and parenting skills. Families receive counseling to help change the dynamics of the home and reduce involvement in the court systems Service Type SPEP: Primary Service: Family Counseling; Secondary Service: None 39 SPONSORING AGENCY: Reintegration Support Network(RSN) NAME OF COMPONENT: (RSN): Individual Skill Building and Enrichment Activities BRIEF DESCRIPTION: RSN empowers young people (ages 13-20) impacted by substance use, mental health challenges, or justice involvement. Our strengths-based mentoring model pairs youth with trained mentors, many with lived experience. These mentors, as allies and peer support workers, support youth and families through individual mentoring and enrichment activities, creating a safe space for young people to focus on their needs, build agency, and increase engagement with themselves, school, and community Service Type SPEP: Primary Service: Social Skills Training; Secondary Service: None SPONSORING AGENCY: Grow Your World NAME OF COMPONENT: Tutoring After 6 PM BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Mentor-tutoring for at-risk youth 2x/week for 20+weeks. College mentor-tutors match with students based on academic needs & interests. Sessions support core subjects & ACT/SAT prep & integrate social-emotional learning & life skills to boost confidence &reduce disciplinary issues. A structured evening program, Tutoring After 6pm lowers nighttime justice-involvement risks. Accessible online, it removes transportation barriers & increases participation for youth needing educational support. Service Type SPEP: Primary Service: Remedial Academic Program; Supplemental Service: None SPONSORING AGENCY: Haven House, Inc. NAME OF COMPONENT: Wrenn House BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Wrenn House (WH) is crisis shelter designed to provide safe environment for runaway, homeless and in-crisis youth. WH is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Services are for youth ages 10-17. By offering temporary shelter, it eliminates need for illegal means of support by homeless and runaway youth and therefore reduces rate of juvenile crime. It also serves as an alternative to detention. Services are provided within therapeutic environment while promoting individuality and empowerment. Service Type SPEP: This program is a STRUCTURE ONLY. 40 BY-LAWS 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 fiends 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. k 41 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 I 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; 16. The local health director, or designee; 17. A representative of United Way or other non-profit; 42 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 P 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 f'or 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. 43 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 naay recruit a community volunteer for this position or, approve JCPC firnds to pay someone to fulfil this position through a Contractfor Professional Services. When contracting for this position, a Secretary ivill not be an elected Of icer 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 may reply on the elected officers and/or volunteer/contracted position 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. K 44 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 4 The membership shall be notified of all meetings, in writing, or by phone at least five days prior to the meeting. Section 5 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. 45 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 chair 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 making 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 fiom 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 46 = 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; 6. 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 47 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 members is to avoid conflicts of interest, potential conflicts of interest and the appearance of conflicts of interest betiveen the member's private interest and his/her public duties. 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 must take an active, thorough, and conscientious role in the disclosure and review process, including having a complete knowledge of how the JCPC member's private interests (business, professional, or political) might impact his/her position or duties on the council. JCPC members 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 behVeen the member'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 may inappropriately influence (bias) or appear to influence actions must be disclosed. Conflict means 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 Crime Prevention Council member. 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 fierther 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 001c 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 i 48 s ARTICLE VIII BY—LAWS AMENDMENTS Section I Amendments to these Bylaws require a majority vote of members Section 2 Amendments are permissible at any time but must 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. 4ignature: Bernard Miles, Chair Orange County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council 49 Orange County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Meeting Friday,August 2, 2024 (12:OOnoon—2:OOpm) Hybrid Teams Meeting 113 Mayo Street, Hillsborough NC 27278 Proposed Minutes Attendees: Sharron Hinton,Kysha Thompson, Gayane Chambless, Crista Collazo, Tami Pfeifer, Lateef Mitchell, Joal Broun, Charlos Banks,Paul Bell,Amanda Farris,David Carter, Timeka Harper-Purcell, Scott Dreyer, Darnell Ellis, Elizabeth Hambourger, Erica Cooke, LaDanna Strong, Tam Marsh, Christy Watson,Nicole Hunter, Lucy Battles, Joyce Harper, Caitlin Fenhagen, Valoree Hanson, Caraina Edwards (*Members in bold) Absent: Rachel Gessouroun, Rachel Donovan, Tina Sykes Excused: Bernard Miles, Phyllis Portie-Ascott, Dana Crews, Hugh Miles Welcome The meeting opened with a welcome from Chair, Sharron Hinton, and introductions. Minutes Review and Approval The Council reviewed the minutes from August 2024 meeting. Judge Joal Broun motioned for minutes to be approved and was seconded by Gayane Chambless. Motion passed unanimously. JCPC Business Nominating Committee: Volunteers are needed to serve on the nominating committee. The purpose of this committee is to receive JCPC officer nominations for Chair and Vice Chair and to present the slate of officers to the full council. Anyone interested in serving on this committee should inform Caraina. FY24-25 Meeting 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 due dates. Primary responsibilities are related to evaluation, monitoring, and funding. Conflict of Interest Forms—Please complete the Conflict-of-Interest form and return to Caraina. All council members are required to complete this annually. Paper forms are being passed around for those in person and were also emailed for those who are attending virtually. Committee Sign-Up—Committees are Assessment (Formerly Risk and Needs), Funding, Monitoring, By- laws, Publicity and RED. • Assessment (Formerly Risk and Needs): Gayane Chambless, Paul Bell; need more volunteers and a chair. • Funding: Kysha Thompson; need more volunteers and a chair. • Monitoring: need volunteers and a chair. • By-laws: need volunteers and a chair. • Publicity: need volunteers and a chair. • RED: Lateef Mitchell; need more volunteers and a chair. 50 There was interest expressed in having an Advocacy Committee. Cait Fenhagen and Crista Collazo volunteered to serve on this committee with Cait serving as chair. Ideas for advocacy were discussed. Judge Broun suggested holding a Legislative Breakfast or Town Hall Meeting to advocate for JCPC. New Member Orientation/Refresher—The consultant gave a new member orientation/refresher for current members presentation. Program Updates Dispute Settlement Center—During the month of June they received 1 referral from DJJ, and he was a Black/African American male. They had a total of 11 admissions for the fiscal year. Accounting shows that they will need to return approximately $3600.00 to JCPC due to less travel and staffing change. During the month of July, they received a total of 3 referrals, all of which came from DJJ. They were all males (1 white, 1 Hispanic/White, 2 ages 14-16, 1 age 17+). All programming is face to face and there have been no issues other than usual challenges of getting in contact with guardians. Frances Henderson is retiring. Valoree Hanson will be the next Executive Director as of September 1St. They are working on staff restructuring to ensure no disruptions in program management and fiscal management. The Exchange Club—They started the month of July with 9 cases and received 0 referrals. They had a total of 16 admissions for the fiscal year. The agency was able to use over 97% of their budget this year despite some months of the second PTS Group Facilitator salary lapse. Charity and Taylor hold the groups face to face at their in-kind space at the church. Taylor continues to do in person home visits for her counseling for her current 5 families that are on her caseload. Taylor is serving her current 5 families that are on her caseload and clients are making much needed progress. She has 3 additional families she is trying to engage while she finishes up with other families on her caseload. They are looking to secure a site to start their first ASAT group. They are also in the process of trying to hire their ASAT Counselor. Reintegration Support Network—For the month of July, they began with 5 cases and received 1 referral. The referral was a Black/African American male age 10-13. He was referred due to mental health challenges. RSN is in the final stages of transitioning its Participant Program Manager to a Program Manager position, consolidating the responsibilities for both participant engagement and the mentor program into one staff function. Volunteers for Youth—Teen Court received 1 referral in July. The referral came from DJJ and was for a Hispanic/Black male. They are having challenges with getting referrals in. They have been working on it by meeting with referral agencies and meeting with other diversion programs to see if they can assist. For Community Service & Restitution, they received 3 referrals for the month of July. These referrals came from DJJ and were all males (1 Black/African American, 1 White, and 1 Hispanic/White). The referral reasons were as follows: possession of stolen firearm/carrying a concealed weapon,possession of a handgun by a minor, and discharge firearm within enclosure to incite fear. They can work more directly with youth since due to low case numbers and have gotten to know them better individually. There are 2 young men who they have worked closely worked with for the last 6 months and they call on their own and share life updates. Wrenn House—The have received one referral/admission in July. The referral was from DSS for a Black/African American male due to a disrupted placement. Services at Wrenn House continue to be offered face-to-face. Life skills topics have included health/fitness, employment readiness, and emotional regulation. There was one unsatisfactory discharge from Wrenn House (runaway) and one successful discharge for Orange County youth in the month of July. Haven House Services will be participating in 3 community events in the month of August to increase outreach and awareness. 51 JJ Data Update (See chart at end of minutes) June—3 juveniles at intake (0 were RTA); 13 delinquent complaints; 1 undisciplined complaint; 0 school- based complaint; 14 complaints approved for court; 0 complaints diverted; 0 complaints closed; 3 juveniles placed in detention for 38 days; and 0 YDC admissions. July— 10 juveniles at intake (5 were RTA); 58 delinquent complaints; 0 undisciplined complaints; 1 school-based complaint; 46 complaints approved for court; 1 complaint diverted; 0 complaints closed; 0 juveniles placed in detention for 0 days; and 0 YDC admissions. Consultant Update The House announced they would be releasing their own version of a state budget. House Bill 186, S.L. 2023-114 passed on August 2023 will become effective January 1, 2025. House Bill 834, S.L. 2024-117 passed in June 2024 and will become effective December 1, 2024. The 2023 DPS Annual Report has been published online and is available for review by JJDP staff and members of the public. The Rockingham County Youth Development Center received it's first youth placement in June. This is a 20- bed facility and is a hybrid Detention and YDC facility. The newly renovated Perquimans Juvenile Detention Center received it's first youth in July. It is a detention center that can house 24 youth. NCSAFE events should continue and be organized locally by JCPC's. "Toolkits" are available to assist with these events. The tentative open date for the Eckerd Short Term Male Residential facility is September 2024. Funding in the amount of 2.5 million dollars have been allocated to Community Programs to meet the needs of our population. The funding is focused on transitional support services to re-entry youth. HEARTH Transitional Living Program serves homeless youth who must agree to live in High Point. Haven House Transitional Housing First Model will provide housing for homeless youth in Wake County to prevent a return to homelessness. The program will serve up to 5 youth per year and are expected to open in September 2024. The Teen Court evaluation project ended June 30, 2024,with the final report scheduled to be presented to DPS Management August 27th. The report will be distributed to JCPC's, providers, and other community partners in September 2024. Final accounting must be submitted in NCALLIES, along with a general ledger uploaded, by Thursday, August 15, 2024. The deadline for all DocuSign signatures is Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Announcements The next JCPC meeting is October 4th at noon. 52 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 13 31 6 2 5 74 0 May 13 7 65 0 12 53 9 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 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 l21 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 April 13 5 32 1 4 22 3 7 3 55 0 May 18 8 18 3 6 1 5 1 2 9 0 June 3 0 13 1 0 14 0 0 3 38 0 July 10 5 58 0 1 46 1 0 0 0 0 53 Orange County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Meeting Friday, October 4, 2024 (12:OOnoon—2:OOpm) Hybrid Teams Meeting 113 Mayo Street, Hillsborough NC 27278 Proposed Minutes Attendees: Sharron Hinton, Kysha Thompson, Gayane Chambless, Tami Pfeifer, Lateef Mitchell,Joal Broun,Amanda Farris, Phyllis Portie-Ascott, Rachel Donovan, David Carter, Timeka Harper-Purcell, LaDanna Strong, Angela Thompson, Christy Watson, Lucy Battles, Nicole Hunter, Valoree Hanson, CJ Suitt, Scott Dreyer, Kassi Dadufalza, Caraina Edwards (*Members in bold) Absent: Rachel Gessouroun, Tina Sykes, Paul Bell, Crista Collazo, Joal Boan, Hugh Miles Excused: Bernard Miles Welcome The meeting opened with a welcome from Consultant, David Carter, and introductions. Minutes Review and Approval The Council reviewed the minutes from August 2024 meeting. Kysha Thompson motioned for minutes to be approved and was seconded by Phyllis Portie-Ascott. Motion passed unanimously. JCPC Business Program Budget Revision—Dispute Settlement Center: A budget revision was needed due to staff changes. They are still working within their original allocation, so no extra funds,just rearranging their budget line items. Amanda Farris moved for the budget revision to be approved and was seconded by Gayane Chambless. The motion passed unanimously. Nominating Committee/Election of Officers: Sharron Hinton accepted the nomination for Chair and Dana Crews accepted the nomination for Vice Chair. 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 Dana Crews as Vice Chair. The motion passed unanimously. Committee Sign-up/Chair Selection/Appointment—Committees are Assessment (Formerly Risk and Needs), Funding, Monitoring, Membership/Nominating, By-Laws, Publicity/Special Events, Racial Equity Diversity (RED), Advocacy • Assessment (Formerly Risk and Needs): Amanda Farris (Chair), Gayane Chambless, Paul Bell, Tami Pfeifer, Christy Watson • Funding: Kysha Thompson, Amanda Farris (no chair selected) • Monitoring: need volunteers and a chair. • Membership/Nominating: Kysha Thompson(Chair) • By-laws: need volunteers and a chair. • Publicity/Special Events: need volunteers and a chair. 54 • RED: Lateef Mitchell, Tami Pfeifer, Gayane Chambless, Timeka Harper-Purcell (no chair selected) • Advocacy: Caitlin Fenhagen(Chair), Crista Collazo Conflict of Interest Forms—Please complete the Conflict-of-Interest form and return to Caraina if you have not already done so. Program Updates Dispute Settlement Center—During the past month they had 4 referrals, 1 over age 17. The only challenges are reaching out and getting in touch with parents. The measurable objectives for FY23-24 were just under their goal for"clients will enter into a mediation agreement". It means that it didn't make sense for some particular youth they were working with to have some form of written agreement. All other measurable objectives were met. The Exchange Club—For the month of September they received 2 referrals for PTS, which came from DSS. The currently have 1 family enrolled in the program. They have not had any groups because they have not received any referrals. Started working with a team to do more marketing. They meet with Truancy court every month and get a lot of referrals from them. Many of the FY 23-24 measurable objectives numbers were low for in-home due to the lack of compliance from program participants. For PTS Group, they met all their measurable objectives except they were hoping to serve 14 youth and only served 8. They have received 1 referral for the ASAT program. Reintegration Support Network—For the month of September, they received 4 referrals within the last week or two of the month, so they did not get to engage them yet. They are still in the works of assigning them a mentor and should have some matches in the next week or so. They did not have any terminations, so they still have 6 currently enrolled in services. Of those 4 referrals, 2 identified as male from DJJ referrals and 2 as female from their therapists. They onboarded a new program manager who will be the point person for all referrals. The biggest challenge is the lag time between referrals and setting up that communication with the parent or guardian and then with the participant. They met all of their measurable objectives for FY23-24. Volunteers for Youth—For the month of September, CSR had 2 referrals, 1 admission, and I successful completion. They began and ended the month with 5. There were no concerns or challenges this month. Teen Court did not have any referrals for Orange County in September. They currently have 1 admission and no completions. The biggest concern with Teen Court is the lack of referrals for Orange County. They have met with local police departments and SRO's to figure out how to get more referrals. For CSR, they met their measurable objectives for FY23-34. Some of their numbers were affected by youth moving,being transferred,put in placement, or dismissed by the court or judge. All of the goals were met for Teen Court. The number of referrals coming in for Teen Court are very low. Wrenn House—They received 2 referrals for Orange County in September. Both referrals were recommended for admission, however, neither came to stay at Wrenn House. For last fiscal year, their target estimated served was 10 and they actually served 8. The measurable objectives 55 were on track. There were 2 runaway youth early in last fiscal year, but they learned from both of those experiences. JJ Update There was no specific data to report. Any data sharing or data request must now go through the chain of command and have all that information go through the research department. Formal requests must be submitted for data. For the last two months, a handful of youth have come into the office each month. We are seeing significantly lower complaints right now. We are seeing civil assaults, vehicle crimes, that sort of thing. The complaint numbers are more of the older youth. Misdemeanor first time offenses and sometimes second time misdemeanor offenses are being diverted to appropriate resources. They are saving court related cases for the cases that truly need to be there. House Bill 834 is taking effect on December 1St. Youth 16-17 years old with A-E felonies will go straight to adult court. There's also some increased punishment for soliciting minors to commit crimes. Consultant Update The NC S.A.F.E. campaign is still going on which focuses on keeping firearms stored safely. Eckerd provides residential placements for youth ages 12-17. The Eckerd casual site opened September 1St and they will accept up to 40 males. As they hire more staff, they will add more youth to the facility. Right now, there might be 15-20 youth there and as they hire more staff, the capacity can go up to 40 males. There are now 4 Eckerd sites across the state and one is an all-female facility in Kerr Lake, Vance County. Methodist Home for Children in Raleigh has multipurpose group homes. They also have crisis assessment centers and some transitional programs. AMI Kids is a non-residential contractual service and they provide functional family therapy. It's a very intense home model and they will work with youth for 3-6 months. Then, we have TASK through the Children's Home Alliance and it is a treatment program for youth who have identified problem, sexual behavior or who has had a sex offense charge. Referrals come from court counselors for those youth who have those high-risk conditions. There are new transitional living programs that just opened in Guilford and in Raleigh. The teen court evaluation completed last month showed that there is a very low recidivism rate for youth that are completing teen court. The report showed that 49% of youth who complete teen court are less likely to recidivate than those that are diverted through other programs and 46% are less likely to recidivate than those processed through juvenile court. In regards to referrals to teen court, 70% come from SRO's and 30% come from juvenile justice. NCJSA Fall Conference is next week in Greensboro at the Embassy Suites Hotel. Announcements The next JCPC meeting is February 7th at noon 56 Orange County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Meeting Friday, December 6, 2024 (12:OOnoon—2:OOpm) Virtual Teams Meeting Proposed Minutes Attendees: Amanda Farris, Dana Crews, Kysha Thompson, Gayane Chambless, Paul Bell, Rachel Donovan,Lateef Mitchell, Crista Collazo,Joal Broun, Tami Pfeifer, David Carter, Christy Watson, Alejandra Garcia, CJ Suitt,Nicole Hunter, Mark Mitchell, Erica Cooke, Courtney Brown, Chaquita Breland, LaDanna Strong, Scott Dreyer, Mimi Langston, Timeka Harper-Purcell, Jamie Jacobs, Soteria Shepperson, Sophie Suberman, Kassi Dadufalza, Valoree Hanson, Terence Johnson, Caraina Edwards (*Members in bold) Absent: Rachel Gessouroun, Tina Sykes Excused: Bernard Miles, Sharron Hinton, Phyllis Portie-Ascott, Hugh Miles Welcome The meeting opened with a welcome from Vice Chair, Dana Crews, and introductions. Minutes Review and Approval The Council reviewed the minutes from December 2024 meeting. Amanda Farris motioned for minutes to be approved and was seconded by Gayane Chambless. Motion passed unanimously. JCPC Business Monitoring Committee—The process for conducting the monitoring of programs was discussed. The committee must be comprised of voting members only. Amanda Farris and Dana Crews agreed to be on the committee. David Carter offered to help facilitate the process. 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 summary of data. There were 113 youth assessed during fiscal year 2023-2024 through the YASL They looked at where we were higher than the state average in certain categories to show our elevated risk and needs and where we may need services to fill some gaps. The following indicators were reported: • 70% of youth have a moderate to high risk level which is 12%higher than the state rate. • 70% of youth have a moderate to high needs level which is 24%higher than the state rate. • 58% of youth have prior felonies. • 57% of youth have a person crime. • 27% of youth have a crime involving a weapon. • 27% of youth have run away from home. • 25% of youth have inadequate supervision at home. • 46% of youth have five or more unexcused absences. • 37% of youth are failing most of their classes. 0 63% of youth have negative/delinquent peer influence. 57 • 49% of youth have alcohol/drug use and the majority of those youth are not receiving treatment. 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 checkbox services which include: • Mentoring Services • Parent/Family Skill Building • Interpersonal Skill Building • Vocational Skills • Experiential Skills • Tutoring/Academic Enhancement • Mediation/Conflict Resolution—including Truancy Mediation, Victim-Youth and Family Group Conferencing, Responsive Circles • Restitution/Community Service • Teen Court—including Sentencing and Responsive Services • Family Counseling • Home Based Family Counseling • Individual/Group/Mixed Counseling • Substance Abuse Counseling • Temporary Shelter Care • Runaway Shelter Care • Juvenile Structured Day The risk and needs committee suggested a start date of January 8t'to advertise this request and give until February 7�h, which is the 30 days required. Amanda Farris made a motion to accept and advertise the request for proposal and it was seconded by Crista Collazo. The motion passed unanimously. Guest Speaker Michelle Langston: Guitars Not Guns—Our mission is to provide guitars and lessons to foster children and at-risk youth in a classroom setting with qualified teachers as an alternative to violence and gang involvement. The focus of the program is security, empowerment, creativity, and mentorship. We target foster and at-risk youth ages 8-18. Each class consists of a maximum of 10 students with 3 adult instructors. Each program is 8 weeks long with a one-hour session each week. The first class will be held in Carrboro at the Arts Center. The current arrangement is Thursday nights at 6pm. Those who complete the 8-week program earn the right to keep the guitar. They are then invited to return for a second 8-week session of more advanced instruction. We are working on lining up transportation for youth who want to sign up for the program. Q: Can a kid be referred at any time? A: There needs to be 8-10 students signed up and ready to go. It's not something we can do on a rolling basis. 58 Q: By what date do you need everyone? Is there a cost? A: There is no cost. Could get started the Thursday after students return from winter break. Q: Can you tell us a little bit about the instructor? A: His name is Joe and he's a local musician. He's involved in bands in the Triangle area. He's looking to get experience teaching and kind of augment his career as a musician and just help out in the community. Q: Is it Orange County only? A: Kids from the Triangle area in general are welcome. Q: Do you have a flyer you can share with the group and we can share with our networks? A: I don't have a flyer,but the website is www.guitarsnotguns.org Q: Is there any exclusionary criteria that would prevent someone from being a part of your program? A: Not aware of anything but can discuss a specific case offline and engage with headquarters. Program Updates Dispute Settlement Center—In October, we got 2 referrals (1 white male and 1 African American male). Overall goal this year is 20. Did not close any cases for the month. Our usual challenges are reaching out to parents and timing. We are continuing to adjust to no longer having Val Hanson on our accountability team. This transition has been hard but relatively smooth. For November, we had 1 admission (white male) and I successful completion. Q: Are you getting referrals from the school system? A: No. Orange County Schools decided not to sign the contract this year. Right now, we're only receiving referrals through DJJ and that is what our program agreement is for. We don't have any sort of MOU or anything like that with the school system right now. We are having side conversations with some folks who are working in Orange County Schools who would like to be trained in restorative practices. So we've got some inroads there and we're working with that. The Exchange Club—For Parent Teen Solutions, we received 5 referrals for the month of October. Most were from DSS and 1 was from DJJ. We were able to enroll them for Parent Teen Solutions. We are still trying to hire somebody for that position. The agency is low on the budget due to the position not being filled. Staff is meeting with the clients in the homes or in the community. We are still having difficulties getting with the schools to allow us to get an MOU to come in and provide services. For the Adolescent Substance Abuse Program, we are still having difficulties getting referrals for this program. We've reached out to DJJ, DSS, different mental health agencies, and Orange County and Chapel Hill—Carrboro schools to try to receive referrals. We only have 1 client who is not really receiving group, but we are still going through the curriculum with them to kind of give them the service they need. 59 Reintegration Support Network—Our goal for this year was 15. In the month of November,we received 4 referrals and we an additional youth. We currently have 10 active JCPC youth. Things have been going well with all of our programming. RSN mentors provided over 47 hours of direct support to our participants in just the month of November. We secured a trial membership at the Arts Center for mentors and participants to use their MakerSpaces. We hosted our first annual gratitude gathering a couple of weeks ago just before Thanksgiving and included 3 of our JCPC participants as well as family members and most of our mentors and staff were there. Emily Hill is a communications and development consultant funded by the Oak Foundation Capacity Building grant and she will assist us in developing a more coherent communications policy as well as individual and corporate donations to strengthen funding for the program. Overall,we have 11 active participants and 6 referrals in process. We recognized and started recruiting for mentors in the Northern Orange/Mebane area. We just brought on a new mentor in that area, and we are hoping to bring on another one in the next couple of weeks. I think we have 11 or 12 active mentors as of right now. Q: Can you share the demographics of those referrals? A: I can have Jen or Lucy send some of that demographic information to Caraina. Volunteers for Youth—Starting with the Community Service program, for October we had 1 referral and 1 admission. We are a little behind on numbers,but we received 2 referrals in the last two days. The one in October was an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. We had 3 referrals in November. All those referrals were admitted as well. Those offences were 1 driving without a license and 2 were simple assault charges. For Teen Court in October, we had 2 referrals but 1 would not accept responsibility for their charge so they were not able to be admitted in the program. The 1 admission was for operating a vehicle without a driver's license. There were no referrals in November. We've been meeting and discussing alternative options to increase participation in Teen Court. We're working on implementing a more restorative circle within Teen Court for youth that are participating. Wrenn House—For October and November, we did have 1 youth from Orange County utilize the bed in October and all through November. We did receive a couple of additional referrals during that time from Orange County, but we were not able to admit because we have been at capacity since the beginning of October with that Orange County contract bed in utilization. Our target number for the year is 10 and we are currently at 3. Ideally, I would like to see that number closer to 5 as we reach the midpoint. It was the same youth occupying the bed for October and November. It was a 17-year-old female, and the referral came from DSS. She stayed for a little over 20 days in October, voluntarily left early because she wanted full access to her cell phone, which is not allowed. She came back four days later and stayed for over 30 days. She successfully discharged to a long-term placement. We currently have two vacancies. JJ Data Update House Bill 834 went into effect December 1St. No juveniles have been arrested that are 16-17 years old for the A-E felonies. We are working to award funding for the capacity remediation process that takes effect January 1St. We have a new employee, Anthony Goose, in the Orange County office. We are thrilled to have Alejandra and Anthony on board and Orange and hope to 60 eventually have another person. Things have been steady in our office. We did the RED presentation for staff and went through all the data. Consultant Update There's a request for proposal that our department sent out hoping that we could get clinical nonprofits or a clinical provider that has that nonprofit arm to apply for doing the remediation which includes an assessment and there's phases within this program that they are utilizing that other states have used in the remediation process for youth. So basically, if a youth is charged with a delinquent offense and they go before the court and the court deems the youth not competent to stand trial, there's a process for having the kid assessed so that they can go through a remediation process. The RFP closes Monday, December 9th. They would like to get a provider approved and funded by March 1St. There is a backlog on data requests. There are other data points that can be assessed or looked at from our website ncdps.org. Announcements Toy Chest is Friday, December 13th, 10am-7pm and Saturday, December 14th, 9am-4pm. We need volunteers, especially Spanish speaking. The next JCPC meeting is February 7th at noon. 61 Orange County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Meeting Friday, February 7, 2024 (12:00noon—2:OOpm) Hybrid Teams Meeting Proposed Minutes Attendees: Sharron Hinton, Amanda Farris, Dana Crews, Kysha Thompson, Gayane Chambless, Marilyn Carter, Paul Bell,Rachel Donovan, Lateef Mitchell,Joal Broun, Tami Pfeifer,David Carter, Christy Watson,Nicole Hunter, Erica Cooke, Courtney Brown, Chaquita Breland, LaDanna Strong, Timeka Harper-Purcell, Jamie Jacobs, Soteria Shepperson, Sophie Suberman, Katie Zinke, Lucy Battles, Patricia Cardoso, Caraina Edwards (*Members in bold) Absent: Rachel Gessouroun, Tina Sykes, Crista Collazo Excused: Bernard Miles, Hugh Miles Welcome The meeting opened with a welcome from Chair, Sharron Hinton, and introductions. Minutes Review and Approval The Council reviewed the minutes from the December 2024 meeting. Amanda Farris motioned for minutes to be approved and was seconded by Gayane Chambless. Motion passed unanimously. JCPC Business Conflict of Interest Forms- Sharron reminded all members to complete and submit Conflict of Interest forms to Caraina. Program Budget Revisions- Volunteers for Youth-Motion: To approve Community Service Program Budget Revision Action: Approved Reintegration Support Network- Motion: To approve Trauma Informed Peer Support Budget Revision Action: Approved Committee Reports Monitoring Committee—The JCPC monitoring of programs needs to be scheduled and members were asked to volunteer. Consultant David Carter reported that he will be contacting committee members to schedule program monitoring visits and assist with the process. Committee members that agreed to serve on the monitoring committee include: Amanda Farris, Tami Pfeifer, Sharron 62 Hinton, and Dana Crews. Consultant Carter will coordinate with the programs to complete the monitoring visits prior to the next regularly scheduled JCPC meeting in April. Program Budgets- Consultant Carter reminded programs that the 3rd Quarter Accounting is due next month and asked programs to prepare their budgets. RFP- The RFP will be re-posted due to an error in getting it onto the county's website for advertising. The RFP will be posted on February 10, 2025 through March 12, 2025. New Member Applications- There are two individuals who have completed JCPC membership applications. Those individuals are Christy Watkins (County Commissioner At-Large Appointee), and Timeka Harper-Purcell (Substance Abuse Professional Appointee). Chairperson, Sharron Hinton indicated that appointments are typically included as a component of the Annual Certification which is approved each June. Since we are requesting appointments at this time, an agenda abstract would need to be submitted to the Board of Commissioners for approval of these recommended appointments at one of their upcoming meetings. Program Updates Dispute Settlement Center- For the month of December we started with seven. We added one, and had one successful completion closing out, which put our count ending back at seven. December was holiday time, so a part of the challenges we faced, as usual, is getting in contact with parents,but also scheduling, so a lot of folks who have referrals have been admitted. In January, we added another referral which we admitted. They have been plugged in, but I haven't been able to get in contact with the parents. We did not have any completions because we are still in the process with a lot of young people and making sure we have their numbers. The goal was 20 this year and the referrals are coming in pretty regularly. The Exchange Club—ASAT received one referral for the month of December. So, currently we have 22 youth in that program. Referrals are open to anyone, so if they have substance abuse and they fall between the ages of 12-19 please send the referrals over. We take them from mental health agencies, DSS, and DJJ. Parents can also call themselves. For Parent Teen Solutions, we received one referral. We ended up terminating one family unsuccessfully because the child was removed and sent to a facility. FYI - for those who didn't know, our Parenting Solutions is fully staffed! That's a big deal,because we had some issues with people accepting positions, starting and then quitting. For the month of January, we did not receive any referrals for Parent Teen Solutions. February 19th we will go out and market the program. 63 Reintegration Support Network—We received some referrals and were not able to match them during the month of December. I think a lot had to do with the impending holidays. A lot of people's schedules on both sides were challenging to make connections. We also had challenges with not having enough available mentors to take on new referrals. So, we started placing people on a wait list at the end of December. With the budget adjustment, we were able to provide almost 44 hours of direct support for mentoring for the entire month of December-which I thought was great given the challenges during the holiday season. In January, we received 2 new referrals. We are in the process of matching those now. We had less hours of individual support this month and I think that has to do with some of our closing out and people coming back from the holidays - everyone seemed to be really busy. Teen Court- in January, we had one admission and one termination that was successful. It was a simple assault, and it was a male. In December, we had two admissions and those were weapons out on education property and a simple assault. Scott said that he had two new referrals for admissions and two successful terminations in the Community Service Program. Wrenn House—We did have two youth referred and admitted to rehousing for the month of December-which brought us to six youth being served year-to-date from Orange County. We will serve 10 youth, so mid-year we're already more than halfway there. By the end of December, two had been discharged. We had one youth that was in care at the beginning of the month who we discharged. We admitted two, discharged two, so that left us with eleven youth from Orange County who rolled over into January. In January, we did not receive any referrals or any admissions for Orange County. At the end of January, we were still with six youth having been served year-to-date with our Orange County contract. DJJ Data Update A new dashboard is on our website that provides data. So, if anyone on JCPC wants to look up data, it's updated quarterly. A link to the website has been shared. DPS Area Consultant Update: No additional information. Announcements: None Meeting Adjourned: 2pm The next JCPC meeting is April 41 at noon. W DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Certification PRFo AE Fiscal Year: 2025-2026 county: Orange I Date: 5/30/2025 G.S. 14313-853 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 2025-2026 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. §1436-846? NO If not, which positions are vacant and why? School Superintendent or designee - recruitment efforts are underway to find a representative from either Chapel Hill-Carrboro or Orange County School Systems. District Attorney or designee -recruitment efforts are underway to find representation. Person Under the Age of 21 -recruitment efforts to find new representative have been unsuccessful; will conduct outreach to local schools and youth serving organizations to try to find an interested youth. Member of Business Committee - recruitment efforts to find new representative have been unsuccessful; will conduct outreach to local chambers of commerce. 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. Form JCPC/OP 002(a)Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Certification Form structure last revised July 2022 NC Department of Public Safety Page 1 of 5 Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Certification (cont'd) 65 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 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. N/A 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 30' annually. JCPC Administrative Funds SOURCES OF REVENUE DPSJCPC Only list requested funds for JCPC Administrative Budget. 10,850 Local 3,255 Other Total 14,105 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) 66 JCPC Chairperson Date Chairman, Board of County Commissioners or Designee Date DPS Designated Official Date Form JCPC/OP 002(a)Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Certification Form structure last revised July 2022 NC Department of Public Safety Page 3 of 5 Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Certification (cont'd) 67 Orange County FY 2025-2026 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 VACANT ❑ 2) Chief of Police or designee Paul Bell Captain ® B M 3) Local Sheriff or designee Tina Sykes Lieutenant ® W F 4) District Attorney or designee VACANT ❑ 5) Chief Court Counselor or designee Amanda Farris Chief Court ❑ W F Counselor 6) Director,Local Management Entity/Managed Care Organization Rachel Donovan System of Care ® W F (LME/MCO),or designee Coordinator 7) Director DSS or designee Bernard Miles CPS Treatment ® B M Supervisor 8) County Manager or designee Sharron Hinton JCPC Chair/ B F DSS Human Services Manager 9) Substance Abuse Professional Timeka Harper- Clinical Director B F Purcell 10) Member of Faith Community Kysha Pastor B F Thompson 11) County Commissioner Marilyn Carter Orange County W F Commissioner 12)A person under the age of 21 VACANT 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 Liaison 14) Juvenile Defense Attorney Crista Collazo Assistant Public W F Defender 15) Chief District Judge or designee Joal H. Brown District Court ® B F Judge 16) Member of Business Community VACANT 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 Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Certification (cont'd) gg 18 ep. unitect way/otiier non-protit Uayane Coordinator, Chambless Orange Partnership for Alcohol and Drug Free Youth 19) Representative/Parks and Rec. Garrett Lowery Recreation W M Program Supervisor 20) County Commissioner appointee Christy Watson Court Counselor W F Supervisor 21) County Commissioner appointee Hugh Miles Community B M Risk Reduction Coordinator 22) County Commissioner appointee Tami Pfeifer Youth W F Behavioral Health Liaison 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 69 Orange County NC DPS -Community Programs-County Funding Plan Available Funds: $ $359,096 Local Match: $ $179,783 Rate: 30% DPS JCPC funds must be committed with a Program Agreement submitted in NC Allies and electronically signed by authorized officials. LOCAL FUNDING OTHER OTHER tf Program Provider DPS-JCPC CountyCash Local Cash Local In. State/ Funds Total %Non Funding Match 'Match Kind Federal DPS.JCPC Program Revenues r Orange JCPC Administration $10,850 $3,255 $14,105 23% Volunteers for Youth 2 RestitutionlCommunity Service $79,340 $23,802 $30,751 $133,893 4106 Volunteers for Youth Teen Court $67,074 $20,1221 $4,032 $91,228 26% The Exchange Club of Alamance <PTS In-Home $30,026 $9,008 $1,050 $40,084 25% Dispute Settlement Center s MediationlConhictResolution $56,166 $16,850 $7,221 1 $80,237 30% Reintegration Support Network 6 Individual Skill Building and Enrichment Activities $51,107 $15,332 $66,439 23%a Wrenn House Emergency Shelter $14,533 $4,360 $19,000 $37,893 62% Grow Your World Tutoring After 6 PM $50,000 $15,000 $10,000 $75,000 33% TOTALS: $359,096 $107,729 $61,004 $11,050 $538,879 33% 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 2025-2026 Amount of Unallocated Funds Amount of funds reverted back to DPS Chairperson,Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (Date) Discretionary Funds added .hack type P]initial plan ❑ update ❑ final ---DPS Use Only--- Chairperson,Board of County Commissioners (Date) or County Finance Officer Reviewed by Area consultant Data Reviewed by Program Assistant Dale Verified by Designated State Office Stan Dale ......