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Denise briefly reviewed the NC DPS handout. It is a strategic plan that was submitted to the Juvenile Jurisdiction Advisory Committee that outlines how raise the age is going to impact Community Programs. Community Programs is a division with DPS, of which JCPC is part of. This report directly talks about how raise the age will impact JCPC across the state and also other areas of Community Programs. On pages 2-3, it is looking at a multi-pronged approach to meet three distinct points: increase JCPC programming capacity; JCPC-funded early intervention programming; expansion of programming for juveniles that penetrate the juvenile justice system; expansion of residential contractual services to meet capacity needs; and hiring additional Community Programs staff to support the expansion. On page 6, it starts to talk about how there is really going to be a focus on mediation and restitution because those are the programs that receive the highest referrals of youth who are adjudicated, and also on Teen Court programs. On the bottom of page 7, it lays out the funding recommendation for the JCPC expansion. There are funds that are being recommended for FYI 8-19 but since the State hasn't passed a budget yet, we don't know if all, some, or none of the recommended funds will be approved. If funds are approved, they will pass down to the counties and a new RFP will need to be advertised for these additional funds. There is also a possibility that the funds may be earmarked for specific programs/services because of the small amount. Announcements There will be a community conversation on April 26 around the opioid issue. The library will be hosting it and it is by invitation only because of capacity. If you received the invitation please RSVP; if you didn't, it won't be the only one. Ligo Dojo, while a non-profit, they also offer classes to the general public and use the money from paying members to be able to provide services to low-income students. Cardinal is hosting a Town Hall meeting on April 17 from 11-11:30am at the Mebane Arts & Community Center in Mebane. It is a great opportunity for folks wanting to learn how to dispense Narcan and/or get questions answered by the CEO. In July, Susan Worley will be celebrating 30 years at Volunteers for Youth and will taking a 4- week sabbatical so she will not be at the next meeting. Dispute Settlement Center will be offering youth-serving agencies a 2 to 3 hour introduction to restorative practices on how the model can be implemented in their agency. The training is free of charge and requires 8 to 20 people. ➢ Next JCPC Meeting: Friday,June 1, 2018; Location: Hillsborough Commons, 113 Mayo St,Hillsborough NC