Topics Related to Juvenile Justice

One Week at Camp Creates a Lifetime of Memories for Juveniles

It’s hard to imagine a child who’s never experienced the smell of a forest while standing in the middle of a host of majestic trees swaying in the breeze; never experienced the sound of lake waves lapping onto the shore; or felt the joy of overcoming a fear of heights in front of their peers.

That’s the case with many juveniles housed in state youth development centers or juvenile detention centers. However, for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, more than 40 juveniles enjoyed (some for the first time) a camping experience at Camp Willow Run in Littleton during the week of May 29-June 3.

Juvenile Justice Virtual Hiring Event

Datos de 2021 y resultados del análisis de programas contratados por el estado se presentaron hoy en reunión del Comité Asesor de Jurisdicción Juvenil

En 2021, disminuyó la tasa de criminalidad juvenil de Carolina del Norte, mientras que más jóvenes fueron detenidos bajo custodia segura en comparación al 2020, esto de acuerdo a una presentación realizada hoy por autoridades de la División de Justicia Juvenil y Prevención de Criminalidad.

In-Person Visitation Resumes at State Juvenile Facilities March 20

The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention will resume in-person visitation at all state facilities starting Sunday, March 20.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Juvenile Jurisdiction Advisory Committee Will Meet April 1

at the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, located at 3010 Hammond Business Place. 

2021 Data, Results of State Contracted Programs Analysis Presented Today During Juvenile Jurisdiction Advisory Committee Meeting

In 2021, North Carolina’s juvenile delinquency rate decreased, while more youth were detained in secure custody than in 2020, according to a presentation today from officials with the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.

Interns Leave Lasting Re-Entry Solutions for Older Juveniles

How many college interns can say their projects can leave a lasting impact on future youth as they re-enter society after spending time in the state juvenile justice system? Hannah Ridgeway and Julia Husk can say a definitive “Yes,” though neither gave that much of a thought during their recent internship with the Community Programs section of the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.

Re-Entry To Resilience Model Presented at the NC Re-entry Conference

Second chances are important for both adults and juveniles who have been involved in the criminal justice system.

Juvenile Justice Virtual Hiring Event - Piedmont Region

Candidates should apply prior to the event. Applications will be accepted up until March 16, 2022.

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