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38 <br /> A: Once applications are received and reviewed by Toshina, she will let us know. I cannot see anything <br /> until Toshina reviews and releases them. We probably won't know until the end of February. <br /> Q: Do we know how long it usually takes the consultant to review? <br /> A: In the past has taken just a couple of weeks. If closing on 2/18, maybe early to mid-March should be <br /> enough time to review and send them over which would then give enough time to get them scheduled to <br /> present on the chosen date. <br /> A: Reminds last year was done via Zoom, took about half the time as usual, half day instead of whole day <br /> in-person. <br /> Rebekah Rapoza confirms and reminds, depends on how many programs are presenting. Each program <br /> has about 20 minutes to do their presentation then time allotted for committee to discuss after. <br /> Q: Do we have a chair for the committee yet? <br /> A: That is up to the group to decide. Also requests group chose a date and advise. Donna Hall nominates <br /> Bernard Miles to be chair. <br /> Program Updates <br /> Dispute Settlement Center—Measurable Objectives Report: estimated 30 referrals, received 4, met each <br /> component goal with 70% or greater at 100%. Only 3 young people from July last year through December <br /> this year, but already has 3 referrals, also receiving referrals from Youth Deflection program which even <br /> though they are not going through NC Allies and through JCPC program, we are still getting referrals and <br /> we are still able to work with young people and members of the community. <br /> Q: Where are the students coming from? Both school systems or is one more primary than the <br /> other? <br /> A: Because it is based on referrals from the Court Counselors,their school information is part of the <br /> report but it is not a part of the report that I look at closely enough to know what school systems they are <br /> coming from because it does not seem to matter what school system they are coming from because also a <br /> lot of these referrals are things that happen outside of the school buildings; harms that were done within r <br /> the community but not necessarily within the school buildings. <br /> Q: Can you share with us what is being referred? Like what kind of criminal activity? <br /> A: Usually it's someone who has not gotten into a whole lot of trouble and usually for a minor infraction. <br /> It is a variety of things but usually things that the Court Counselors think can be handled through <br /> restorative process where the young person takes responsibility for what they did and they are able to <br /> relay that accountability to anyone that was harmed in the process and then move forward. This is what <br /> they look for when sending the referrals to them, is what type of incident would benefit from a restorative <br /> and accountability process. <br /> Q: These are only for diverted juveniles? <br /> A: Yes. <br /> Q: Was that for 2021? <br /> A: This is for July through December of 2021 <br /> Q: Do you take referrals for more serious offences? <br /> A: We do. Currently waiting for one referral, it's after the young person has been through all of their <br /> court process but there is still some harm in the community that could benefit from the restorative <br /> process, we get them as referrals but will take them along the way if there is a need to address harm <br /> between two parties. <br />