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41 <br /> Q: Does this include those that maybe undocumented? <br /> A: It does! However,the difficult part will be needing interpreters possibly for groups. We cannot provide <br /> translation for just one individual but if we have multiples we can possibly do a group of all one language <br /> with an interpreter. <br /> Amanda Farris: sent last two years of data to Rebekah Rapoza to share with everyone, reminding data is <br /> not exactly the same as there were some system changes. <br /> Tami Pfeifer: With regards to Risks and Needs Committee, speaking about encouraging new providers to <br /> apply, reached out to Youth Build in Durham. Unfortunately,they then canceled opportunity to present to <br /> JCPC. Project Build is a National Gang Intervention Model, funded in Durham County by county dollars, <br /> so they cannot provide services to another county. A staffer has reached out and stated he would like to <br /> provide such services in Orange but would not be able to through Durham County funds. How do we <br /> continue to vary services and address the needs of groups of young with more serious charges? <br /> Q: Why did they decide not to pursue the opportunity to present? <br /> A: Due to being funded through Durham County, they cannot come into Orange.County providing the <br /> same services. Youth/Project Build is a National Gang Intervention Model. They have a program <br /> supervisor, a team lead, outreach workers, going to kids' homes, responding to crisis, going to schools, <br /> connecting kids to sports and activities on campus, weekly educational/therapeutic group,programing for <br /> spring break, fall and summer. <br /> Q: Is there an organization who is already getting funds from JCPC who can expand and provide <br /> services to these "already involved"youth. Possibly trauma focused counseling? Or the mentoring <br /> program with the Exchange Club, currently only in Alamance? <br /> Q: Is there a connection with re-entry team for something like this? Suggests possibly going to a <br /> County Commissioner for discretionary funds; must put together an "ask" explaining the situation. <br /> Q: Has RSN (Reintegration Support Network) been encouraged to apply for JCPC funding?Maybe <br /> some of these providers don't know this is what we are looking for or what we need? <br /> Carol McClelland agrees RSN maybe a good match. They have a mentoring program already in place. <br /> Sharon Hinton asks Tami Pfeifer to speak to RSN leaders. Tami agrees. <br /> Amy Fowler recommends having a conversation with schools to figure out the specific gaps that are <br /> actually needed. <br /> Lateef Mitchell states the schools have after school programs and extra time with teachers but you don't <br /> see people coming into the school or having the capacity or being connected with programs that provide <br /> tutoring. Also with Covid,there is much inconsistency with children being in school, sometimes virtual <br /> and sometimes in person, which is one reason to look for a different program for tutoring or mentoring. <br /> Susan Worley states they did a survey for Social Workers in Orange County Schools asking how many <br /> kids at the school would benefit from mentoring and the response, "a whole lot", was overwhelming. <br /> Mentions they are planning to incorporate some form of mentoring into their RFP for kids that participate <br /> in Teen Court and Community Service, most likely group mentoring. Groups of kids will meet with <br /> people who have shared and lived experiences. <br />