Juvenile Crime Prevention Council

Overview

The purpose of the council is to assess the needs of at-risk youth in Burke County giving particular attention to the offenders on a continuing basis. They also assist the county in planning delinquency prevention programs and recommending community-based alternatives to becoming involved in the justice system. Finally, they evaluate programs receiving community-based alternatives funds or recommend new programs for Juvenile Crime Prevention Council funds to meet the continued need.

Members

The Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) consists of 26 members who are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. Appointments are made for two-year terms. Except for ex officio members required by state statute to serve on the Council, members may be reappointed two additional terms with a total limit of six years service.

Representation

Membership shall represent all geographic areas of the County. The voting membership, which is up to 26 members, shall include if possible:

• 2 youth/students under age of 21 or at-risk youth or family member representative
• Chief Court Counselor or designee
• Chief District Court Judge or designee judge
• Chief of Police
• County Commissioner
• County Manager or designee
• Director of Mental Health or designee
• Director of Social Services or designee
• District Attorney or designee
• Health Director or designee
• Juvenile defense attorney
• Local School Superintendent or designee
• Local Sheriff
• Member of the business community
• Member of the faith community
• Parks and recreation representative
• Substance abuse professional
• United Way or nonprofit agency representative
• Up to 7 members appointed by the County Commission

Membership term of office shall be July through June. The JCPC committee shall recommend to the Commissioners a replacement to fill an unexpired term.

The most current RFP can always be found here.