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Committee Sign-Ups – All JCPC members are asked to select at least one committee to serve on (if <br />possible). The only committee available to program providers is Risk and Needs. A sign-up sheet is being <br />passed around. For more information, a description is included in your packet. <br /> <br />Hot Topics <br />Through the work of other related committees, the issue of Raise the Age (RtA) has come up with regards <br />to training for law enforcement on diversionary programs. In particular, we need to remember about some <br />of the similar agencies (such as Eno River State Park). JJ has reached out to Raleigh because law <br />enforcement and community members have been asking about training for RtA and they have been told <br />that it is coming before December. <br /> <br />At the Coalition meeting this week some data was shared about marijuana use and Gayane would like to <br />share this information at the next JCPC meeting after it’s finalized. <br /> <br />As of July 15, Medicaid recipients should have received information from the state with information <br />about the different plans. Families are going to have to make a decision about their new provider. This <br />doesn’t include those with complex needs (JJ youth are not considered complex). As of September 15, if <br />they haven’t selected a provider, one will automatically be assigned. <br /> <br />Parents of youth who are involved in underage drinking are being referred to “Be a Responsible Seller” <br />program, an education training for restaurants and bars. While this is a good training, it is not appropriate <br />for parents. But they reasons parents are being referred is because there are no other training/education <br />options available. This shows that there is a need for appropriate parent education programs. There has <br />been some work being done already and Gayane would like to invite interested JCPC members and <br />programs to help develop curriculum/programming. <br /> <br />Announcements <br />Orange County Schools Health and Safety Fair will be September 20 in the Hillsborough DSS parking lot. <br />Agencies will have tables to provide information on available resources.