NCJA 10-14 North Carolina Justice Academy

April is nationally recognized as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Our guests Faith Boehmer and Amy Hansen discuss proactive work to help prevent abuse and resources available for law enforcement, victims, and advocates with host Kirk Puckett.



The Child Advocacy Center (CAC) in Fayetteville, NC aims to alleviate the trauma children experience by creating a community of advocates. Through extensive programs, services, and activities, the CAC raises funds, brings awareness, and has created a safe and child-friendly space for children and families to receive comprehensive services.



For more information on the Child Advocacy Center, visit https://www.cacfaync.org/





View the upcoming events for the Child Advocacy Center! 







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The North Carolina Justice Academy celebrates Black History Month!



We honor those who have paved the way for law enforcement officials and first responders in the generations to come.



Join host Kirk Puckett and guests Caswell County Sheriff Tony Durden, Pitt County Sheriff Paula Dance, and Apex Chief of Police Jason Armstrong for this special celebration. Our guests discuss the challenges they've faced and the paths they've taken to become the influential and historic leaders they are today



For more information on each guest, please click the links below:



Sheriff Durden



Sheriff Dance



Chief Armstrong



 



 



 



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Human Trafficking is considered an "invisible crime" as it can take place at any point, and anyone can be a victim or trafficker. According to Hope for Justice, over 1 million people in the United States are living in conditions of modern slavery. These conditions include sex trafficking, forced prostitution, domestic servitude, criminal exploitation, etc.



The North Carolina Justice Academy is dedicated to helping lower these statistics and to ensure the safety of the citizens of North Carolina and beyond. Listen in on this encore presentation as host Kirk Puckett is joined by Jeff Bolettieri, Bill Loucks, and Richard Schoeber. They discuss what makes human trafficking an invisible crime and how law enforcement can help the victims of these crimes.



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This is an encore presentation. Original air date 1/20/2023

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. NCJA 10-14 is dedicated to helping the cause by sharing vital information about prevention and survivor assistance. North Carolina consistently ranks within the top 10 states with the most reported number of human trafficking cases. Every year, millions of people become victims of human trafficking, whether through sexual exploitation or forced labor. In 2018, Cumberland County had the highest number of human trafficking charges than any other county in North Carolina.



Join host Kirk Puckett and guests Faith Boehmer, Bengie Hair, Johnny Leonard, and Bobbi Mattocks, as they discuss their work with human trafficking survivors and their involvement in WORTH Court. WORTH stands for "We Overcome Recidivism Through Healing" and is the first Human Trafficking court of its kind in North Carolina.



     



 



Additional Resources:

Shared Hope International

NC Courts Human Trafficking Commission

Human Trafficking Victim Resources

Sextortion Victim Resources



 



 



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This is an encore presentation. Original episode air date: 1/6/2023

NCJA Director Trevor Allen joins host Kirk Puckett to discuss updates and plans for the North Carolina Justice Academy's facilities and departments, ways we have improved in 2023, and what to look forward to with training and lessons in 2024.



We, the NCJA 10-14 Podcast Crew, thank you for listening and participating in our 2023 year. We have great things in store for 2024!



 



Happy Holidays, and have a fantastic New Year!



 



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November is National Family Caregivers Month. Join host Kirk Puckett in this episode of NCJA 10-14 as he talks to Denise Young, program manager with the Alzheimer's Association - Western Carolina Chapter. They discuss how first responders can interact with caregivers and dementia patients during calls of emergency and crisis, and what resources are available to assist caregivers and first responders alike.





TALK Tactics

T - take it slow

A - ask simple questions

L - limit reality checks

K - keep eye contact



Additional Resources:



Alzheimer's Association



Western Carolina Chapter of the Alzheimer's Associaton



Project Lifesaver International



Safe Return Program



Safe Return for Law Enforcement