Found 29 matches.
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Tap into Funding by Tapping into your Confidence
Tags: Federal | North Carolina | Fiscal Issues and Funding | Evidence-Based Practices | Advocacy | Presentations | Reports | Research | Partner Publications | Fact Sheets and Briefs
This PowerPoint, presented by Erin Dale Byrd of Blueprint NC at NJJN Forum 2018, provides a toolkit of best practices for nonprofit organizers when reaching out to potential donors.
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Intersectional Justice in Practice
Tags: Federal | North Carolina | LGBTQ Youth | Mental Health and Substance Abuse | Prevention | School-to-Prison Pipeline | Victims | Advocacy | Presentations | Reports | Research | Partner Publications | Fact Sheets and Briefs
This powerpoint from NJJN Forum 2018 was put together by Ames Simmons, Director of Transgender Policy at Equality North Carolina, and addresses potential legislative responses to discriminatory policies and practices that unfairly target LGBTQ youth.
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NJJN Forum 2018 Members Agenda
Tags: North Carolina | NJJN Publications
Full Agenda for NJJN Forum 2018
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Putting Justice in North Carolina’s Juvenile System
Tags: North Carolina | Family and Youth Involvement | General System Reform | Juvenile Defense and Court Process | Youth in the Adult System | Restorative Justice | Reports | Research | Member Publications
This report by the Youth Justice Project Southern Coalition for Social Justice shows the number and statistics of youths entering the adult court system at an early age. It mentions the Juvenile Justice Reinvestment Act, that, beginning in December 2019, will no longer automatically charge all 16- and 17-year-olds as adults in the criminal system. However, the report further explain the existence of problems in the juvenile justice system that should be improved to treat youths fairly without compromising public safety.
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Racial Equity Report Card: North Carolina
Tags: North Carolina | Racial and Ethnic Disparities | School-to-Prison Pipeline | Member Publications | Fact Sheets and Briefs
This report published by member Youth Justice of North Carolina; data snapshot of racial disproportionalities that exist in a North Carolina's public education and youth justice systems.
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Report on the Evaluation of Judicially Led Responses to Eliminate School Pathways to the Juvenile Justice System
Tags: California | Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | Florida | Georgia | Indiana | Kentucky | Massachusetts | Maryland | Michigan | North Carolina | New Mexico | Tennessee | School-to-Prison Pipeline | Reports | Research
Report on judicially-led collaboratives to reduce stringent school discipline and referrals of youth to juvenile courts for school-based behaviors. Discusses findings and some lessons learned. (Copyright 2015, released in June 2016.)
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Instead of Suspension: Alternative Strategies for Effective School Discipline
Tags: North Carolina | National | School-to-Prison Pipeline | Reports | Research
This report includes a compendium of alternatives to suspension and brief profiles of examples of where those alternatives are in place. It is a unique and valuable resource for school boards, school administrators, teachers, and others who are rethinking their approaches to school discipline without compromising the learning opportunities or safety of the school community as a whole. The report will acquaint school districts with a range of approaches to school discipline. Some are proven, others are promising. All have the potential to foster better school climates and better student outcomes.
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North Carolina Juvenile Code Reform Legislation (HB 879) Becomes Effective December 1, 2015
Tags: North Carolina | Confidentiality | Deinstitutionalization | Juvenile Defense and Court Process | Prevention | Legislation
Summary of North Carolina HB 879 (enacted as S.L. 2015-58); increases due process protections for juveniles, reduce further entry of juveniles in the delinquency system, and reduce juvenile confinement.
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USA Today: N.Y., N.C. consider changes to juvenile justice laws
Tags: North Carolina | New York | Youth in the Adult System | Media
USA Today article discussing New York and North Carolina's struggle to raise the age of adult court jurisdiction from 16.
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North Carolina Appeals Court Prohibits Extending a Youth’s Probationary Period Retroactively, In the matter of A.F., 2013 N.C. App. LEXIS 1316
Tags: North Carolina | Juvenile Defense and Court Process | Court Decisions and Related Documents
A North Carolina youth had been sentenced to probation and committed a new offense two months after his probation ended. The trial court retroactively extended the youth’s probationary period, and then committed the youth to a youth development center based on additional “delinquency points” assigned to the youth for the commission of an offense while on probation. The youth filed a motion to modify his sentence, based on the fact that he wasn’t actually still on probation when the new offense was committed. The Court of Appeals invalidated the trial court’s order denying the youth’s motion to modify his sentence, stating that while a trial court may modify a youth’s probationary period within a reasonable amount of time after its expiration, it may not determine on a retroactive basis that it had extended a youth’s probation, and then assign additional delinquency points for the commission of a new offense during the retroactively extended probationary period. In the matter of A.F., 2013 N.C. App. LEXIS 1316.
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North Carolina Appeals Court Invalidates Commitment Extension Issued without Proper Notice, In Re J.L.H.
Tags: North Carolina | Juvenile Defense and Court Process | Court Decisions and Related Documents
The NC Dept of Juvenile Justice extended a youth's commitment period without providing written notice. On appeal, the court held that oral notice does not conform to North Carolina law.
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Legislative Research Commission Recommends Raising the Age for Youth Charged with Misdemeanors, Legislative Research Commission's Committee on Age of Juvenile Offenders
Tags: North Carolina | Juvenile Defense and Court Process | Legislation | Reports
The North Carolina Legislative Research Commission’s Committee on Age of Juvenile Offenders issued a report in December 2012 recommending that the state raise the age of juvenile court jurisdiction from 16 to 18 for youth who are charged with misdemeanors. The committee recommended passage of S.B. 434 from the 2011 session, which would raise the age for misdemeanors, but would keep in adult court 16- and 17-year olds previously convicted of felonies in adult court.
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North Carolina Eliminates Mandatory Life without Parole for Youth, S.B. 635
Tags: North Carolina | Life Without Parole and Parole Issues | Legislation
Complying with Miller v. Alabama, North Carolina abolished mandatory life imprisonment without parole for youth convicted of first degree murder for offenses committed while under age 18. Judges now have the option of sentencing youth to life with parole after serving 25 years. At the sentencing hearing, courts must consider mitigating factors, and defense counsel may submit evidence related to the youth’s age, immaturity, mental health, intellectual capacity, ability to appreciate the risks and consequences of his or her behavior, amenability to rehabilitation, and the influence of familial or peer pressure. The issue of whether the new law is retroactive now sits before the North Carolina Supreme Court. S.B. 635/Act No. 2012-148, signed into law and effective July 12, 2012.
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North Carolina Limits Detention for Certain Status Offenses, H.B. 853
Tags: North Carolina | Detention | Legislation
North Carolina youth who are alleged to be “undisciplined” and have willfully failed to appear in court, or who are considered “runaways” may not be detained for more than 24 hours. Previously, such youth could be detained for a maximum of 72 hours. H.B. 853/Act No. 2012-172, signed into law July 12, 2012; effective October 1, 2012.
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North Carolina Limits Probation Officer Visits at Schools, S.B. 707
Tags: North Carolina | Legislation
North Carolina passed a law that limits probation officer visits on school property during school hours. Probation officers may make such visits only with prior authorization from school administrators. Visits must take place in a private area away from the general student population and probation officers may not initiate contact with students while they are in class or between classes. S.B. 707/Act No. 2012-149, signed into law July 12, 2012; effective at the beginning of the 2012-2013 school year.
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North Carolina Provides for Expungement of Youthful Offender Criminal Records, S.B. 397
Tags: North Carolina | Collateral Consequences | Confidentiality | Youth in the Adult System | Legislation
North Carolina law now provides for expungement of criminal records for 16- and 17-year-olds charged as adults who are first-time offenders.
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J.D.B. v. North Carolina, U.S. Supreme Court, No. 09-11121
Tags: Federal | North Carolina | Juvenile Defense and Court Process | Court Decisions and Related Documents
Ruling that investigating officers must take the age of suspects into account when deciding whether it is necessary to read them Miranda warnings.
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North Carolina Establishes Task Force to Evaluate Raising Age, Executive Order 80, January 14, 2011
Tags: North Carolina | Youth in the Adult System | Legislation
North Carolina’s 2010 budget included language to establish a Youth Accountability Planning Task Force. The task force is to determine whether North Carolina should raise the age of juvenile court jurisdiction from 16 to 18 and develop an implementation plan to do so. The task force released a report in January 2011, which recommends that youth under age 18 accused of minor crimes should be handled in the juvenile justice system, while 16- and 17-year-olds accused of serious felonies should remain in the adult system. The governor issued an executive order early in 2011 extending the task force until December 31, 2012 so that the group can continue its work.
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Cost-Benefit Analysis of Raising the Age of Juvenile Jurisdiction in North Carolina, Vera Institute of Justice, January 10, 2011
Tags: North Carolina | Youth in the Adult System | Reports
The Vera Institute of Justice issued a cost-benefit analysis of raising the age in North Carolina. The analysis found that expanding juvenile jurisdiction to include misdemeanor and nonviolent felony offenses for 16- and 17-year-olds would annually yield $52.3 million in net benefits.
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2009 Youth Delinquency Prevention Report Card, Action for Children North Carolina
Tags: North Carolina | Prevention | Reports
Report card examining North Carolina data on adolescents - those with healthy development, those who are at risk and those who are already involved in the criminal justice system.
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North Carolina Studies Impact of Raising Age of Juvenile Jurisdiction to 18, North Carolina, H.B. 2436/S.L. 2008-107
Tags: North Carolina | Youth in the Adult System | Legislation
Allocates $200,000 to conduct a study of the impact of expanding juvenile jurisdiction from 16 to 18 years of age.
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Putting the Juvenile Back in Juvenile Justice, Action for Children North Carolina
Tags: North Carolina | Youth in the Adult System | Reports
Issue brief exploring in three parts why transferring youth to the adult criminal system is not working and what can be done about it. First, the report looks at the latest scientific research on adolescent brain development, which shows that teenagers' brains are still developing adult reasoning capabilities and that environmental influences affect this development. Second, the report examines North Carolina and national data that show that transferring youth to the adult criminal system (versus treating them in a juvenile justice system) decreases public safety. Finally, the report puts forward policy recommendations for how North Carolina can bring state criminal law regarding older youth into line with current practices, research and data.
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North Carolina Limits Use of Shackles in Court, North Carolina, H.B. 1243/S.L. 2007-100
Tags: North Carolina | Juvenile Defense and Court Process | Shackling | Legislation
Sets new standards for use of restraints on juveniles in court.
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H.B. 492, Raise Juvenile Jurisdiction from 16 to 18 Years Old Action for Children North Carolina Fact Sheet
Tags: North Carolina | Youth in the Adult System | Reports
Fact sheet summarizing bill that would give the juvenile courts jurisdiction over 16- and 17-year-olds initially and allow the judge discretion to send felony cases to the adult system. The fact sheet highlights the benefits of the bill, including increased public safety, increased accountability of youth, more family involvement, and improved treatment of black youth.
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Age of Delinquency System Flow Chart, Action for Children North Carolina
Tags: North Carolina | Youth in the Adult System | Reports
Chart presents three scenarios for how youth who have committed different offenses may be handled by the juvenile justice system versus the adult criminal justice system in North Carolina.
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Report on Study of Youthful Offenders Pursuant to Session Law 2006-248, Sections 34.1 and 34.2, North Carolina Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission
Tags: North Carolina | Youth in the Adult System | Reports
Report recommending that the state raise the age of adult jurisdiction from 16 to 18. The legislature did not pass the proposed legislation.
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Adolescent Offenders and the Line Between the Juvenile and Criminal Justice Systems, Center for Child and Family Policy, Duke University
Tags: North Carolina | Youth in the Adult System | Reports
Report consists of five briefs: (1) Brief 1 provides background and recent history on the handling of adolescent off enders in the United States and North Carolina; a description of how the current North Carolina juvenile justice system works; recent North Carolina juvenile justice statistics; and information on programs and facilities for adolescent offenders in North Carolina and other states; (2) Brief 2 discusses research on youth development pertaining to three issues central to policies for adolescent offenders: blameworthiness, competence to stand trial, and the potential for an adolescent's character to change; (3) Brief 3 details how other states treat adolescent offenders; (4) Brief 4 discusses research on how juvenile crime rates respond to changes in punishment laws; (5) Brief 5 presents three policy options and a series of further considerations.
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One Out of Ten: The Growing Suspension Crisis in North Carolina, North Carolina Child Advocacy Institute
Tags: North Carolina | School-to-Prison Pipeline | Reports
Report discussing high rates of suspension in North Carolina schools, negative effects of suspension, and steps to reduce suspension, including involvement of caring adults and families, risk assessments of suspended fifth and sixth graders, and expansion and promotion of existing alternative learning programs.
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Some Example Alternative to Suspension Programs in North Carolina Sponsored by Public Schools and Community Initiatives, North Carolina Child Advocacy Institute
Tags: North Carolina | School-to-Prison Pipeline | Reports
List including programs and descriptions.