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For young people in North Carolina’s Juvenile Justice system, finding a better path forward in life is more than just meeting court requirements and staying out of trouble – it’s often about healing from childhood traumas that many adults could never imagine. 

On Sept. 17, motivational speaker Paula Jaunce shared her life story with youth at Wake Juvenile Detention Center, speaking plainly on the trauma she’s experienced in her life and the steps she’s taken to overcome the circumstances of her past. 

Featured article in the September 2025 edition of the Violence Prevention Update quarterly newsletter.
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August is National Wellness Month, a time to think about the small things we can do to take care of ourselves and find balance. For Peter Kuhns, director of Facility and Programs with Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, that means building with LEGO.
Students at Chatham Youth Development Center stepped into the past, dressing as notable historical figures and presenting on their lives and accomplishments.
The camp was held June 22 - 26, and gave attendees a chance to experience and learn what roles within the emergency management profession are like.
June is National Great Outdoors Month. Natural light helps regulate sleep patterns and energy levels. Outdoor time encourages movement, social connection and mental decompression. It gives the brain a break from constant stimulation and helps reset concentration levels, especially during stressful or emotionally demanding days. 

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La Semana de Preparación por Huracanes corre del 3 al 9 de mayo, ofreciéndonos un excelente recordatorio de que no hay que esperar hasta la llegada de una tormenta para prepararnos. Oficialmente, la temporada de huracanes abarca del 1o de junio hasta el 30 de noviembre; no obstante, nunca es demasiada anticipación estar preparados ahora. 

A young man approaches a car dealership after carefully weighing his monthly expenses. He’s got a good job and decent credit, and has budgeted for all the necessities – housing, utilities, groceries and health insurance. He’s also signed up for a premium phone plan, set aside money for a nice vacation and picked up a few streaming service subscriptions along the way.