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Each April, the NC Department of Public Safety joins partners in raising awareness of crime victims’ rights and highlighting the network of victim resources and service providers available across our state. From April 19-26, the North Carolina State Capitol will be illuminated in purple, a symbol of solidarity with survivors. North Carolinians are encouraged to wear purple and share messages to help build awareness statewide.

The Enforcement: Intelligence & Interagency Coordination Work Group of the Gang Prevention and Intervention Task Force will meet on Tuesday, April 28th at 1:30pm. Agenda1:30pmWelcome and Check-In Speakers:Steven Holmes, Assistant Director, State Bureau of Investigations1:35pmBrief Review of Main Task Force Meeting held on March 24, 2026Speakers:Steven HolmesTracy Springer, Correctional Planner, Department of Adult CorrectionJenni Holste, Criminal Justice Specialist Investigator, Department of Adult Correction

The Intervention Work Group of the Gang Prevention and Intervention Task Force will meet Wednesday, April 29th at 10:00am. Agenda10:00amWelcomeReview of work thus farMichelle Guarino, MSW, LCSW, Director of Program Development, Gang Free NC, North Carolina Gang Investigators Association10:30amDevelop Six Month PlanDiscussion and PlanningMichelle Guarino11:50amWrap-Up Michelle Guarino12:00pmAdjourn

The Prevention Work Group of the Gang Prevention and Intervention Task Force will meet on Tuesday, April 14th at 9:30am.Agenda9:30amWelcomeKevin Blackburn, Executive Director of Kids Making It9:35amRecommendations Phase DiscussionKevin Blackburn, Executive Director of Kids Making It9:55am Six-Month PlanKevin Blackburn, Executive Director of Kids Making It10:55amWrap-UpKevin Blackburn, Executive Director of Kids Making It

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What:Meeting of advisors to the Governor's Crime Commission's Crime Victim Services Committee.Purpose:The advisors include victim advocates and representatives of direct service organizations serving communities across the state. They advise the Crime Victim Services Committee, providing critical insight into community successes and challenges.

What:Meeting of advisors to the Governor's Crime Commission's Crime Victim Services Committee.Purpose:The advisors include victim advocates and representatives of direct service organizations serving communities across the state. They advise the Crime Victim Services Committee, providing critical insight into community successes and challenges. Agenda and Location:This meeting is fully virtual via Webex. An agenda will be provided closer to the meeting date.