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evidence and a youth from out of the country. The program is trying to figure out an efficient <br />way to ensure there is no racial disparity. Charges that have come through the program include: <br />possession of marijuana, underage drinking, assault on public official, assault (fighting as <br />school), cyber-bullying, and larceny. <br /> <br />Consultant Update <br />JCPC Monitoring Committee will meet immediately after the December meeting for a brief <br />training. <br /> <br />The Area Consultants just received the data for Risk & Needs Committee. The RFP will be <br />drafted and presented at the February JCPC meeting. The meeting for the Risk & Needs <br />Committee will need to be rescheduled due to a conflict with another meeting that many of the <br />JCPC members and program providers attend. Rebekah will coordinate the rescheduling of this <br />meeting. <br /> <br />Announcements <br />Orange Works is a new facility that is an expansion of Social Services building and will be <br />expanding our employment and training services to all Orange County residents who are <br />unemployed or underemployed regardless of whether or not they are receiving services. <br />Programs currently offered are Building Futures Program (WIOA Youth) and Food and Nutrition <br />Employment and Training Grant. Other services provided include a computer lab, resource area, <br />café, free WiFi, space for businesses to come in and interview potential employees, a visiting <br />office, an outdoor patio, and veterans’ services. Will be expanding services in the future as we <br />get up and running. <br /> <br />Freedom House is actively recruiting for a variety of employment opportunities. <br /> <br /> Next JCPC Meeting: Friday, December 2, 2016; Location: Southern Human Services <br />Center, 2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill NC <br /> <br />