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25 <br /> Orange County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Meeting <br /> Friday, February 5, 2016 (12:00noon—2:OOpm) <br /> Hillsborough Commons <br /> Hillsborough, NC <br /> Proposed Minutes <br /> Attendees: Meg McGurk,Jeff Reilly, Tina Sykes,Peggy Hamlett, Sharron Hinton, Carol <br /> McClelland,Austin Sykes,Donna King,Ashley Taylor, Lee Barnes,Kristi Price, Tami <br /> Pfeifer, Michelle Zechmann, Tom McQuiston, Nathan Ligo, Marci White, Paul Atherton, Kate <br /> Giduz, Susan Worley, Scott Dreyer, Val Hanson, Carmen Johnson, Rebekah Rapoza, Denise <br /> Briggs (*Members in Bold) <br /> Welcome <br /> The meeting opened with a welcome from Chair, Meg McGurk and introductions. <br /> Minutes Review and Approval <br /> The Council reviewed the minutes. Peggy Hamlett motioned for minutes to be approved and was <br /> seconded by Sharron Hinton. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> Agency Roundtable <br /> Chair asked for programs to give an update. <br /> Boomerang—Served 80 referrals (21 OCS, 59 CHCCS)through end of January. Rise in <br /> afterschool numbers now that location is on bus line, 125 drop-ins for support, 14 for tutoring <br /> help, 300 community service hours from 23 students. They have started"What's Next Series" <br /> on Wednesday every week that focuses on independent living skills and college exposures. <br /> Will be turning a budget revision because when original budget was set,they did not have any <br /> facility expenses and are now responsible for rent, utilities, etc. and have also hired a FT person <br /> in an administrative role that was required by their board. <br /> School Liaison—Served 19 students from 8 different schools, have 5 referrals, and have held <br /> approximately 50 youth planning conferences. Program has received two referrals from pre-trial <br /> services which is a new referral source. <br /> Volunteers for Youth —Agency has a mentoring program(not JCPC funded) and are looking to <br /> find mentors for the youth in the Gateway community. Bad weather set Teen Court schedule <br /> back a little and had to reschedule some sessions. Getting ready to do an attorney training in <br /> March. Community Service is a little below target numbers but currently has 24 active and has <br /> served 50 year-to-date. <br /> MHAT—Just started a new Common Sense Parenting course last night at their Durham location <br /> and have already completed 3 with 1 more already scheduled. Have served 37 kids through FAN <br /> and have provided 172 family consultations (not JCPC funded activity). Served 13 in Psych <br /> Services program. Pro-bono counseling network has served 54 individuals through December <br /> with 117 therapists who have agreed to offer services. Working with Family Success Alliance <br /> and have 2 Navigators housed at their office (other 2 housed at EmPowerment) and provide bi- <br /> monthly clinical supervision as a group. <br /> Program needs to submit a budget revision. <br /> Dispute Settlement Center—Just came from first Restorative Justice training with Orange High. <br /> We have had tons of referrals and are getting ready to start our second session of Family Table <br />