# Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Meeting **Body:** Buncombe County Government — Juvenile Crime Prevention Council **Date:** August 21, 2025 8:33 AM EDT (2025-08-21T08:33:32-04:00) **Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/678 ## Summary **Meeting Overview** The Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) of Buncombe County Government held a regular meeting on August 21, 2025. The session was conducted in a hybrid format, with participants joining in person at the First Floor Conference Room at 200 College Street or virtually via Zoom. The agenda covered the review of previous minutes, conflict of interest procedures, program implementation reports, committee assignments for the upcoming fiscal year, and updates from juvenile justice partners. **Key Decisions and Approvals** The council’s primary formal action was the approval of the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting. Additionally, the council addressed conflict of interest forms, encouraging members to sign these documents either electronically or physically as needed. No other formal votes or binding decisions were recorded during the session. **Discussion Highlights** A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the FY2025-2026 committee assignments and the recruitment of members for the Planning, Monitoring, and Allocations committees. The Planning Committee, chaired by Angie Garner, was identified as a high priority due to its focus on data analysis, specifically regarding racial equity and youth needs. The council discussed the responsibilities of each committee, noting that the Monitoring Committee, chaired by Banta Whitner, will visit programs to assess effectiveness, while the Allocations Committee, chaired by Angel Redmond, is expected to be less active this year due to existing funding agreements. Staff and partner updates provided context on current juvenile justice trends. Sergeant Craig Loveland reported that current juvenile justice numbers are consistent with previous trends and highlighted positive interactions with Asheville City Schools regarding juvenile justice procedures and truancy. He also announced the filling of two vacant positions: Alicia Calhoun as Court Counselor Supervisor and Corey Harman as a new Court Counselor. Regarding program progress, Karen Pearson from Restorative Services reported strong participation in the Kids at Work and Connection programs, while Pivot Point’s summer program saw success with a new female-identified cohort. The council also noted increased referrals for the Teen Court and Earn and Learn programs, indicating a potential shift in the types of cases being handled. **Follow-ups** Several specific follow-up actions were agreed upon by staff and members during the meeting. George Redmond, the JCPC Chair, agreed to reach out to Zach O'Halloran regarding the District Attorney’s representative. Hannah Ledgerton agreed to send out conflict of interest forms electronically. Additionally, Lorraine Williams and Hannah Ledgerton agreed to coordinate with Crystal Wynne-Lewis from the NC Division of Juvenile Justice to provide updated racial equity data and training. Louie Lindsay, the new Community Liaison, stated he will attend future meetings and work to improve retention efforts. **Impact on Residents** These discussions underscore the council’s commitment to data-driven decision-making and equitable outcomes for young people in Buncombe County. The focus on refining how racial equity data is collected and presented aims to better inform future funding and program decisions. Furthermore, the rollout of Talkspace, a new online therapy platform for justice-involved youth, and upcoming community events such as the United Way Block Party and a back-to-school festival at Asheville Mall, highlight ongoing efforts to support youth through both direct services and community engagement. ## Agenda - [Review and Action of the June 11, 2025 Board Minutes](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/678/item/24335) - [Conflict of Interest Forms](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/678/item/24336) - [6 Month Program Implementation Reports: October and February](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/678/item/24337) - [New Member Orientation](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/678/item/24338) - [Vacancies/Recruitment](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/678/item/24339) - [Planning: Sept-Dec 2025](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/678/item/24340) - [Chair-Angie Garner: Reviews YASI Risk, Needs, and Strengths Assessment data, RED data, as well as community resources and gaps for youth; Recommends funding priorities based on service needs and gaps](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/678/item/24341) - [Monitoring: Jan - Feb 2026](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/678/item/24342) - [Chair-Banta Whitner](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/678/item/24343) - [Allocations: Mar 2026](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/678/item/24344) - [Chair-Angel Redmond](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/678/item/24345) - [NCDPS Court Juvenile Justice Update](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/678/item/24346) - [Area Consultant Update](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/678/item/24347) - [Welcome and Introductions](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/678/item/25219) - [FY2025-2026 Committee Assignments](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/678/item/25220) - [Public Comment/Announcements](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/678/item/25221) - [Adjournment](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/678/item/25222) ## Video & Transcript - Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3Mz4w2jImc - Transcript: https://sunshinemeetings.org/transcript/330/segments ## Documents - [agenda_2025-08-21.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/678?document=15584) ## Sources - [YouTube video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3Mz4w2jImc)