Description
The October 2022 Juvenile Justice Integrated Care Rounds event discusses court services, health services and advocacy for youth with special health care needs, and community programs. The NC InCK team and our guests also discussed different types of juvenile justice services during this event.
Click this link for the October 2022 Juvenile Justice Integrated Care Rounds slide deck.
Key Takeaways
- There are many phases of Juvenile Justice involvement, and court counselors support families throughout this process.
- Many Juvenile Justice-involved youth have intensive behavioral and physical health needs, and Family Navigators can play an important role in connecting children to the care they need during and after their Juvenile Justice involvement.
- Juvenile Justice-involved youth may be placed in various living arrangements, including transitional living programs, multipurpose group homes, and crisis assessment centers.
- Guest speakers: Juvenile Justice Court Counselor Supervisor, UNC Children’s Hospital, and Methodist Home for Children
Resources
- NC InCK Juvenile Justice Guide: This guide provides information on the NC Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Program, information on working with youth and young adults involved in the Juvenile Justice system, and resources available in the five NC InCK counties.