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DJJ reports steady caseloads, hires underway; RED data presentation and discretionary-fund limits discussed
Summary
Juvenile Justice staff reported stable caseloads, upcoming hires and recreational outings for youth, and discussed a forthcoming racial and ethnic disparities (RED) data presentation. Staff also explained why Pivot Point’s recent discretionary-fund request did not meet statewide statutory requirements.
Sylvia Clement, chief court counselor with Buncombe County Juvenile Justice, told the council April 17 that caseloads were steady, assessments were current with no backlog, and the office had conducted several interviews for open court counselor positions.
Clement reported staff provided virtual court slots for detained youth unable to appear in person and said DJJ used JJDP (Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention) funds to take several youth to the Asheville Adventure (zipline/outdoor…
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