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JCPC programs report summer surge in referrals, staff additions and new school outreach
Summary
Program leads told the Buncombe County JCPC that summer outreach and SRO briefings boosted referrals, several positions were filled, and Pivot Point added a full‑time community liaison to improve retention and school follow‑up.
Program leads and council staff reported stepped‑up summer outreach, new hires and program growth at the Buncombe County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council meeting.
Several program directors described active summer recruitment and stronger connections with school resource officers (SROs). Richard Caro, operations director for Umoja Health, Wellness, and Justice Collective, said JCPC‑funded programs presented to county SROs this summer to increase referrals and that SROs responded with ideas to streamline referrals.
Staffing and hires: Hannah Leggerton, JCPC staff support,…
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