North Carolina Department Of Public Safety

Juvenile Justice Division

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.

Collaborating with judges, district attorneys, law enforcement

agencies, schools and other youth service providers to
determine and provide the right program for each youth.
Providing safe and secure housing for youth in care and to
provide programming that teaches pro-social skills.
Providing accurate assessment and effective treatment and
education of youth.
Preventing youth from initial or further involvement in the
juvenile justice system through partnerships with local
governments and communities

Juvenile Detention
Facilities
Centers

Short term- Court,

placement

Youth Development
Centers (YDC).
* Long termtreatment, court
ordered, Release
follow up.

Services provided to at-risk

delinquent/undisciplined youth
Treatment and
Intervention Services
Medical
psychiatric
dental
Nutritional
psychological,
substance abuse
recreational
spiritual
case management
services

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.

New Approach

DJJDP shifted its treatment

methods from correctional to
therapeutic, to better prepare
juvenile offenders to re-enter
their communities as productive
members of society.
Through the General Assembly in
2000, new build contracts were
approved to address the new
needs of the juvenile population.
Such programs include family
counsel, community
assessments, and school
reunification.