CUMBERLAND REGIONAL
JUVENILE DETENTION
CENTER:
THE OVERVIEW
By Jahi B. Mwamba
Presentation Objectives
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Describe the CRJDC 2nd Shift Dream
Team.
Provide a overview of the operations
at the Cumberland Regional Juvenile
Detention Center.
Presentation Objectives
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Describe juvenile crime rates in
Cumberland County.
Describe difference between adult and
juvenile court and detention.
The CRJDC 2nd Shift Dream Team
Youth Services Counselor Technician - S3C2
Mr. Brooks
S3
C2
Mr. Britt
Supervision
Safety
Mr. Stanton
Mr. Hill
Support
Counsel
Care
Ms. Dallmeyer
Ms. Whitfield
“You got to be
JAZZED
about becoming YOUR best YOU”
NC Detention Center Facts
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There are 9 Detention Centers statewide.
Detention Centers are a part of the Division of
Juvenile Justice within the Department of Public
Safety.
Detention Centers are a secure, temporary
facility where juveniles stay while waiting to go
to court, placement or back home.
As of July 1, 1983, all juveniles had to be
housed in juvenile detention centers as a
federal legislative mandate that juvenile and
adult offenders be separated.
NC Detention Center Facts
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In North Carolina juveniles are divided into two
classes:
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Undisciplined Juveniles
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Delinquent Juveniles
Juvenile cases are considered adjudications, not
convictions
Juvenile charged as adult at age 16 without
prior adjudication
Cumberland Detention Center
Facts
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CRJDC is an 18 bed facility
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Average stay is 8 days
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Catchment Areas:
 Cumberland County
 Harnett County
 Robeson County
Cumberland Detention Center
Facts
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CRJDC Positions include:
 Center Director
 Administrative Services Assistant
 Youth Center Supervisors
 Youth Services Counselor Technicians
 Human Services Coordinator
 Nurse
 Teacher
 Food Service Supervisor & FS Worker
CRJDC Services
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Provide secure custody for juveniles who
are ordered by the court to be detained.
Pending an adjudication hearing:
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Felony offense is alleged
Offense that includes assault is alleged
Runaways from home (up to 24 hours to
facilitate return to the parents)
Status offenses *
Failure to appear
Protective Custody
CRJDC Services
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After adjudication
 Pending disposition
 Pending placement as a part of a
disposition
 As a dispositional option (confinement as
a sanction)
After transfer to superior court, awaiting trial
Absconders from other states through
Interstate Compact
CRJDC Services
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Juveniles in secure custody must have
hearings to determine the need for
continued custody.
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Five days after the initial admission
Intervals of 10 days during on-going
detention
CRJDC Services
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Education (traditional & religious)
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Mental health screenings
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Physical health screening
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Recreation
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Staff – lead educational groups
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Substance abuse services
CRJDC Admissions Process
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Juvenile admissions can occur 24-hours a day,
7 days a week and 365 days a year.
Order for Secure Custody/Detention & Juvenile
Petition initiates intake process by the YSCT:
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Strip search for contraband/injury/abuse
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Inventory of personal items
CRJDC Admissions Process
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Shower w/ lice-prevention shampoo
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Intake process includes four screenings:
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Admission & Release Body Check
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Suicide Screening Tool
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Mental Health Screening
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Medical Screening Interview
CRJDC Admissions Process
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Initial Call
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Complete My Responsibilities Form
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Classification / Room Assignment
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Initial 24 Hour Orientation / Review in room.
TYPICAL DAY SCHEDULE
Time
Activity
7:00am
Lights On
7:15am – 7:45am
Breakfast
7:30am – 8:30am
Sick Call & Medication Administration
7:45am – 8:30am
Personal Hygiene & Room Cleaning
8:30am –12:00pm
School (1 hour large muscle exercise)
12:00pm – 2:30pm
Lunch
12:30 pm – 3:00pm
School
3:30pm – 4:30pm
Outdoor Recreation
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Showers
5:30pm – 6:00pm
Dinner
TYPICAL DAY SCHEDULE
Time
Activity
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Group Counseling / Programming
7:30pm – 8:30pm
PM Medication Administration
7:30pm – 9:30pm
Free Time / 7:30pm L1 Bedtime
7:30pm – 9:30pm
Free Time / 8:00pm L2 Bedtime
7:30pm – 9:30pm
Free Time / 8:30pm L3B Bedtime
7:30pm – 9:30pm
Free Time / 9:00pm L3S Bedtime
7:30pm – 9:30pm
Quiet Time / 9:30pm L3G Bedtime
10:00pm
Lights out
MEDICAL SERVICES
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Admission Assessments
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Vision Screening
Height
Allergies
Medications
Review of Systems
Plan of Care
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Vital Signs
Weight
Health History
TB Screening
Psychosocial
Development
MEDICAL SERVICES
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Education
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HIV/AIDS
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STD’S
Referrals
MEDICATIONS
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Medication Administration performed by YSCT
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Accept Medications (non-controlled/controlled)
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Verify receipt
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Establish Medication Administration Form
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Dispense Medications (prescribed/OTC)
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Secure Medication
LEVEL SYSTEM
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Level 3 Bronze (L3B) upon intake
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Level 3 Silver (L3S) 14 days without infraction
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Level 3 Gold (L3G) 21 days without infraction
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Level 2 (L2)
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Level 1 (L1)
RANGE OF OFFENSES
SNAPSHOT
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Murder
Attempted Murder
Armed Robbery
Felony Speeding to Elude Arrest
Kidnapping/Robbery
Sex Offender (1st Degree Rape, 2nd Degree
Sexual Offense
Failure to Appear
Assault
Runaway
1911 Coliseum Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28306
INDOOR ACTIVITY AREA
JUVENILE ROOM
SUICIDE MATTRESS & BLANKET
SUICIDE SMOCK & HEAD GEAR
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY AREA
OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP
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CRJDC
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Intern
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Volunteer
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Ms. Brown, HSC, 910.486.1399
Teen Court
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A community diversion program to detention
Ms. Estle, Executive Director, Cumberland County
Dispute Resolution Center, 910.486.9465
Presentation Objectives
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Describe the CRJDC 2nd Shift Dream
Team.
Provide a overview of the operations
at the Cumberland Regional Juvenile
Detention Center.
Presentation Objectives
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Describe juvenile crime rates in
Cumberland County.
Describe difference between adult and
juvenile court and detention.
SUMMARY
This presentation was designed to give you a
overview and general understanding of the
purpose, function and major activities at the
Cumberland Regional Juvenile Detention Center.
CUMBERLAND REGIONAL
JUVENILE DETENTION
CENTER
Thank you for your attention
QUESTIONS?