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Raleigh
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5201 Mail Service Center
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(919) 716-3860
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Board meetings and strategic plans from North Carolina Division of Alcoholism and Chemical Dependency
Key discussions included the relocation of the Center for Safer Schools to the DPS' Law Enforcement Division for improved resource access, confirmation that Task Force meetings will continue at the Hammond Road location, and upcoming events such as a Safer Schools and Communities Forum in Kinston and a School Violence Prevention and Response Symposium in Wilmington. Presentations covered the statewide awareness initiative Talk It Out NC regarding underage drinking, progress on the SRO census identifying school safety contacts and anonymous reporting mechanisms, and the completion of Critical Incident and Response Training, which is becoming a national model. Steering committees provided updates on efforts concerning mental health support for students with special needs, and early intervention programs to combat truancy. Partnering agencies reported on Mental Health First Aid training progress, stakeholder training outcomes from the Department of Justice, and ongoing school safety observations by the State Highway Patrol. The School Climate and Discipline Committee continues to focus on cyberbullying and alternatives to suspension. The Physical Security and Emergency Preparedness Committee reported on ongoing training and the need for curriculum for 911 telecommunicators regarding active shooter response. A detailed presentation reviewed a recent full-scale active shooter, crisis response, evacuation, and reunification drill conducted in Nash County. The group also addressed serious violent incidents in schools and the need for statutory response mechanisms for student behavior issues.
The meeting commenced with Chairman Chip Hughes calling the session to order and recognizing several esteemed guests, including Supreme Court Associate Justice Mark Martin. Deputy Secretary Ellis Boyle provided updates on critical incident response videos, the Web-based School Emergency Plan project, and collaboration to update the School Resource Officer (SRO) training curriculum. Dave Richard presented on Youth Mental Health First Aid training. Chairman Hughes reported on school visits identifying deficiencies like inadequate doors/locks and lack of panic alarms. Partnering agency updates included discussions from the Justice Academy on specialized training seminars and from the Department of Public Instruction regarding SRO database development, funding for additional SRO positions, and the installation of panic alarms. Steering committee updates covered efforts to implement mental health first aid training, research into evidence-based threat assessment, and focusing on anonymous reporting systems and bullying curtailment.
The meeting focused on progress reports from various subgroups concerning juvenile reentry reform. The Comprehensive Service Plan Subgroup presented draft recommendations emphasizing staff deployment, implementing dynamic service planning, increasing family and community engagement, and creating alternatives to Youth Development Centers (YDCs) to reduce length of stay. The Family Involvement Subgroup outlined goals to examine barriers to family engagement, gather feedback, and utilize technology for connection. The Workforce and Educational Opportunities Subgroup discussed trends such as GED attainment, vocational program revitalization (culinary arts, auto service, horticulture), and the need to align youth training with business workforce needs. The Data Subgroup detailed goals for improving data quality and tracking outcomes like recidivism across YDC and community-based programs. New business included a presentation on court services emphasizing the need for wrap-around support, employment, education services, and transitional living capacity post-discharge.
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