Press Releases

Juvenile Fails to Return to C.A. Dillon Youth Development Center Following Home Visit in Robeson County

Juvenile Turns Himself in to Gastonia Police, Returned to Secure Custody

Local law enforcement officials this morning report that the juvenile who last night left the custody of his parent/guardian during a home visit in Gaston County was returned to custody earlier this morning.

Juvenile Apprehended, Returned to Secure Custody

Juvenile Justice Basic Training Graduation Ceremony Held in Salemburg

Nineteen students graduated from Juvenile Justice Basic Training during a ceremony held on Friday, June 28, at the N.C. Justice Academy in Salemburg.

Secretary Shanahan Appoints James “J.R.” Gorham as Commissioner of Juvenile Justice

Secretary Kieran Shanahan has named James “J.R.” Gorham as Commissioner of Juvenile Justice, effective immediately.

Juvenile Escapee Apprehended, Returned to Secure Custody

The juvenile identified as first name, “James” last initial “N.” who escaped yesterday during a home visit in Hickory has been apprehended and returned to secure custody at the Division of Juvenile Justice's Stonewall Jackson Youth Development Center in Concord.

Juvenile Fails to Return to Dobbs Youth Development Center Following Home Visit in Brunswick County

Juvenile in Custody of Stonewall Jackson Youth Development Center Escapes During Home Visit in Hickory

Public-Private Partnership Expands Proven Drug/Alcohol Treatment Model in State Juvenile Courts

Juvenile Justice Intake Decision Critical Juncture for Delinquents

When young people are called to the office of Alison Uhlenberg, her goal is that she never sees them there again.

Uhlenberg is a juvenile court counselor who makes lifechanging decisions about how the state will respond to young people who have broken the law.