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Vote on a request to approve the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Annual Funding Plan.
Abstract
Action Requested: Vote on a request to approve the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Annual Funding Plan
Introduction & Background: Juvenile Crime Prevention Councils (JCPC) are created and funded by a state and local partnership in all 100 North Carolina counties. The Department of Justice Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice allocates funding to each county JCPC to be awarded as grants to local programs that address services for court-involved, delinquent, or at-risk youth. Chatham County provides matching funds to the state grant award.
Discussion & Analysis: The JCPC Annual Plan includes support to the Department of Juvenile Justice for treatment for youthful offenders and families.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: This item relates to comprehensive plan goal #10, fostering a healthy community by providing treatment and resources to support the youth within Chatham associated with Juvenile Justice.
Budgetary Impact: The JCPC Annual Plan is funded by the State of North Carolina. Chatham County provides matching funds to the state grant award.
Recommendation: Motion to approve Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Annual Funding Plan