OJD Case Law Corner Vol. 12
No. COA23-21Guilford County19 December 2023Unpublished Opinionhttps://appellate.nccourts.org/opinions/?c=2&pdf=42469 Summary of the Case: The youth, a 16-year-old male, was charged with misdemeanor assault and felony possession of a stolen firearm in…
OJD’s 2023 Recap
As we reflect on this year at the NC Office of the Juvenile Defender, we recognize our commitment to advocating for young lives remains unwavering. From legal victories…
OJD’s 2023 Youth Defender Forum Recap
Thank you for making OJD’s 2023 Youth Defender Forums a great success! In our second year of doing these regional forums, we trained in new places, met more…
New NCHSAA Rules
OJD has several resources available on the website regarding collateral consequences of adjudications in juvenile court. This topic has been frequently addressed and discussed in webinars and other…
Case Law Corner Vol.11: In re: A.G.J, In re: T.L.B, and thoughts from Asst. App. Def. David Andrews
In re: A.G.J, In re: T.L.B, and thoughts from Appellate Defender David Andrews.
Kids Don’t Have Real Problems? Mental Health and Juvenile Delinquency
The importance to explore the correlation between mental health and juvenile deliquency in order to find solutions.
“The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth” African Proverb
How can we as defenders contribute to creating a community that provides services, programs, and has direct impact of the direction of local youth justice policy?
Public Housing Authority: “One Strike and You’re Out”
“On March 28, 1996, President Clinton signed into law the Housing Opportunity Program Extension Act of 1996, which established the legal foundation for the "One Strike and You’re…
Going to a Not Attorney Exclusive Youth Defender Conference: 2023 Youth Defender Leadership Summit
I truly believe the best way to understand a community is to experience its environment and listen to its stories and concerns. Going to the 2023 Youth Defender…