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Mission Statement
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention (OJJDP) provides national leadership,
coordination, and resources to prevent and respond
to juvenile delinquency and victimization. OJJDP
supports states and communities in their efforts to
develop and implement effective and coordinated
prevention and intervention programs and to
improve the juvenile justice system so that it
protects public safety, holds offenders accountable,
and provides treatment and rehabilitative services
tailored to the needs of juveniles and their families.
http://www.ojjdp.gov
Juvenile Justice
Who is served
Youth ages 6-15 alleged to or have been
found to have committed an undisciplined
or criminal offense
Cases where youth are placed under court
jurisdiction before their 16th birthday and
youth require further interventions under
the Juvenile Code (Chapter 7B)
Youth may remain under juvenile justice
court supervision up until their 21st
birthday.
DPS also serves 16 and 17-year-old youth
with undisciplined complaints.
Goals Of
NCDPS-Juvenile
Fostering communities that are safe from juvenile
crime.
Juvenile Detention
Facilities
Centers
Youth Development
Centers (YDC).
* Long termtreatment, court
ordered, Release
follow up.
Education
Services
quality educational services
that adhere to state and
federal guidelines and
requirements.
Monitored and supported
areas to include Curriculum
and Instruction
Exceptional Children's
Services
Student Support Services
and Teacher
Quality/Professional
Development.
The push for a separate juvenile justice system in North Carolina began
in the early 19th century. Reformers known as "child savers" led the
movement after noticing a need to protect children from the influences of
adult prisoners.
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