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determine impact on current programs/operations for each county and what additional resources . <br /> The State has talked about opening a new youth development center and bind- over facility . <br /> December 1 , 2019 the new age increase is slated to take effect . <br /> Effective October 1 , 2017 , the law now requires that victims be included in the diversion process <br /> and they now have the right to appeal the decision . Law enforcement may now also call court <br /> counselors on a consultative basis and ask about any previous history of a juvenile they may be <br /> investigating to help make a decision on whether or not to file a complaint . <br /> Peggy will be serving on a JCPC Committee on the State level and will be looking at JCPC <br /> allocations , numbers , and services provided . Meg has offered to serve on that committee if there <br /> would be a spot available for her . <br /> Orange Partnership will be hosting an Operation Medicine Drop , along with a resource fair , up in <br /> the Cedar Grove community . They have distributed over 200 medication lock boxes in the past <br /> year through partnerships with DSS and other agencies . <br /> Nancy Coston, DSS Director , and Bonnie Hammersley , County Manager, are holding a youth <br /> convening meeting next week to get a feel for all of the youth services available in the county <br /> and who does what , if there are any gaps in services , etc . <br /> DSS was asked by Tanger Outlets to host a job fair for their stores for seasonal employment <br /> opportunities . The event will be hosted here , at Orange Works , on Tuesday , October 17 from <br /> 4pm to 7pm . <br /> Orange County Parks & Rec is hosting their annual Halloween Party at the end of the month and <br /> are tight on volunteers . If anyone is working with teens who need volunteer hours , this would be <br /> a great opportunity . They are also currently accepting registrations for their winter activities . <br /> ➢ Next JCPC Meeting : Friday , December 1 , 2017 ; Location : Southern Human Services <br /> Center , 2501 Homestead Rd , Chapel Hill NC <br />