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About Juvenile Justice

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth to strengthen families and increase public safety.

Overview

Community Programs

These positions work toward comprehensive strategy of community-based services, evidence-based contractual services and effective case management to help prevent and reduce juvenile crime and delinquency in North Carolina.

Court Services

Provides intake and supervision services for undisciplined and delinquent juveniles within a continuum of services that furnish care and control.

Juvenile Facility Operations

Operates two types of secure commitment centers for youths in North Carolina: juvenile detention centers and youth development centers.

Juvenile Clinical Services and Programs

Ensures appropriate clinical treatment and interventions, and oversight of education programming for youths served in juvenile justice facilities and programs.

More on Juvenile Justice

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Juvenile Justice Journal

JJDP Recognizes 2023 Raising the Bar Award Recipients

Monday, October 23, 2023

Fun Days provide bonding opportunities for JJDP youth and staff

Friday, July 28, 2023

Up and Away: 4-H Drone Program Helps JJDP Youth Reach New Heights

Thursday, July 06, 2023