Topics Related to Juvenile Justice

Juvenile Escapes While at Medical Appointment

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Gov. Josh Stein Promotes Safe Firearm Storage During NC S.A.F.E. Week of Action

Governor Josh Stein joined Deputy Secretary William Lassiter, Elizabeth City Police Chief Eddie Graham Jr, and gun safety proponents to highlight NC S.A.F.E.’s (Secure All Firearms Effectively) Week of Action and call for safe firearm storage.

Este jueves, reunión del Comité Asesor del Gobernador para la Seguridad y el Bienestar Estudiantil

Se invita a los medios de comunicación a asistir a la reunión, vía Internet, del Comité Asesor del Gobernador para la Seguridad y el Bienestar Estudiantil, este jueves 8 de mayo.

Meeting of the Governor’s Advisory Council for Student Safety and Well-Being Scheduled for Thursday

Members of the media are invited to attend the virtual-only meeting of the Governor’s Advisory Council for Student Safety and Well-Being on Thursday, May 8.

Youth Development Centers Celebrate Second Chance Month

Reentry 2030 aims to help communities create a network of care to address barriers to employment, education, housing and more that the formerly incarcerated face upon reentry. JJDP is participating in both initiatives by hosting a series of reentry simulations throughout the state.

Juvenile Justice dashboard highlights statewide, local data trends

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Williams Named Director at New Hanover Regional Juvenile Detention Center

Keonya M. Williams has been named director at New Hanover Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Castle Hayne. Williams began her career with the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in 2021 as a youth counselor technician after working as a program leader at Camp Lejune for 11 years.

Sutton Named Director at Pitt Regional Juvenile Detention Center

Tyrone Sutton has been named facility director at Pitt Regional Juvenile Detention Center. Sutton began his Juvenile Justice career in 2014 as a youth behavior specialist at Dobbs Youth Development Center.

Virtual Hiring Event Juvenile Justice Officer II - Granville County

The North Carolina Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) will host a two day virtual hiring event for Juvenile Justice Officer II - Granville County.

Juvenile Escapee Apprehended, Returned to Secure Custody

State and local law enforcement officials have apprehended the last juvenile who on October 17 escaped from the Edgecombe Youth Development Center.