Governor's Crime Commission

Apply for Byrne SCIP / CVIPI grants by April 30. We are accepting applications from North Carolina nonprofits, community organizations and local government agencies that are prioritizing: ? Hospital-based violence intervention and prevention ? Rural community violence intervention and prevention ? Community behavioral / crisis intervention in high violence areas ? Specialty courts ? Domestic violence intervention programs Read the RFA: https://lnkd.in/dAvXDvDB

GCC is hiring!! We are currently accepting applications for two positions with the Criminal Justice Analysis Center of the Governor's Crime Commission. Both are Permanent Full-Time positions under the Department of Public Safety with state benefits and Flexible/Hybrid remote employment. DEADLINE TO APPLY - Friday, February 28th at 5:00PM Eastern Social Research Specialist II: https://lnkd.in/ejk28Xgr The Social Research Specialist II position is primarily responsible for the planning, organizing, implementing, and analyzing data related to the criminal justice system in North Carolina. Work includes identifying and collecting information on a variety of areas of interest for stakeholders, developing research and evaluation methodologies, collecting project output and outcome data, writing reports summarizing data analysis, as well as contributing to the design and development of the Justice Data Portal (justicedataportal.nc.gov). and Program Analyst II: https://lnkd.in/eGNfCsuW The focus of this position is to identify, compile, analyze, and interpret complex data and information on North Carolina's criminal justice system into meaningful insights to help local and state leaders make data-informed decisions regarding program needs, policy, funding, and strategic planning.

We hope everyone is staying warm and safe during this winter weather! Yesterday, GCC held our Quarterly Crime Victim Services Committee meeting and welcomed another new appointment to the Commission, Stanly County Clerk of Superior Court Ginger Efird. Ginger was raised in Stanly County and graduated from Pfeiffer University with a B.S. in Criminal Justice. She began her career within county District Attorney's offices across multiple counties including the Stanly and Mecklenburg. She has extensive experience in Legal Assistance for Victim Witness around domestic violence and child abuse. Clerk Efird served as the Administrative Assistant for Prosecutorial District 20A for over 16 years under 3 District Attorneys and in 2022 was appointed to fill a vacancy for a retiring clerk. In Dec 2022, she was elected as the Stanly County Clerk of Superior Court. Ginger currently serves as the Chair of the Public Relations Committee and a member of the Legislative Committee for the North Carolina Conference of Clerks of Superior Court?and was appointed to GCC by outgoing Governor Roy Cooper. Clerk Efird will be an asset to the Crime Victim Services Committee!

Welcome to another newly appointed Commissioner, Chief Deputy Ken Pike! Ken began his law enforcement career in 1989 as an Agent with the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE). Over his 28-year career with ALE, he advanced through the ranks, ultimately retiring in 2017 as Assistant Director. Immediately upon retirement, Ken began working with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office where he supervised the Narcotics Unit and Special Operations Group. Ken remained in that role until 2022, when he was appointed to the position of Chief Deputy by Sheriff Kevin White. In addition to over 34 years of law enforcement experience, Ken is a Division I college basketball official, and he works as a contracted security consultant for the United States Golf Association (USGA). Chief Deputy Pike will bring his wealth of experience to the Crime Victim Services Committee within the Governor's Crime Commission.

??Grant Application Deadline Approaching ?? The final deadline for Byrne-JAG, CJA, JJ/Title II, VAWA and VOCA funding is JANUARY 31, 2025. Don't miss the opportunity to secure funding for your program. Want to review the commission's priorities, increase your chances of success or view the demo of the new grants management platform? ? Check out this?YouTube playlist: https://lnkd.in/ecXPhaZV. ? Deadlines and required documentation? ? Funding source presentations ? Data tips from the Criminal Justice Analysis Center ? Introduction to EBS, the new grants management system

As the New Year has begun, we are welcoming many new additions to GCC and across state government. One of the newest appointments to the Governor's Crime Commission is Judge Tom Murry. Judge Murray currently serves on the NC Court of Appeals and brings a wide variety of public and private experience to GCC. Judge Murry graduated from Campbell University School of Law.?During law school, Judge Murry was elected as an at-large member of the Morrisville Town Council in 2005.?After graduating law school, he served as executive director of the Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board.?Judge Murry is a licensed attorney in North Caroline and the District of Columbia. In 2010, Tom was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives for District 41 in western Wake County and was re-elected in 2012. Judge Murry joined the North Carolina Army National Guard (NCARNG) as a Judge Advocate in 2014 as a 37-year-old father of three. Judge Murry is currently a Major in the NCARNG. Judge Murry served as Chief Legal Counsel for External Affairs at the NC Judicial Branch from 2015-19 and during that time, completed a deployment to the Middle East.?He served as Chief of Client Services for the NCARNG after leaving the NC Judicial Branch from 2019-2020. From 2024-25, he served as Chair of the Criminal Justice Section of the NC Bar Association. Chief Justice Paul Newby appointed Judge Murry to serve on the Governor’s Crime Commission beginning this month. Welcome, Judge Murry!

By listening to survivors, we can build stronger, safer communities and tackle human trafficking at its roots. #EndHumanTrafficking #TogetherWeDoMore

Our 2.5-day training institute, "Building Collaborative Responses to Trafficked Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault", is designed for multidisciplinary teams committed to improving support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Key Benefits for Participants: ?? Strengthen collaborative strategies to support survivors. ?? Clarify professional and organizational roles in responding to trafficking. ?? Build survivor-centered, trauma-informed approaches. ?? Identify gaps and develop an actionable plan for effective collaboration. ? Who Should Apply? ?? Multidisciplinary teams (of 2-4) comprised of?different organizations (e.g., DV/SA program staff, healthcare workers, attorneys, law enforcement, anti-trafficking advocates) ?? Teams must include at least one DV/SA organization representative ?? Building Collaborative Responses to Trafficked Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault ?? March 12-14, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, FL ?? Apply by January 23, 2025 at https://lnkd.in/gvnH6E4b ? Questions? Contact Kennedy Brooks [email protected]

Federal Funding Deadline: Jan. 31, 2025 Are you applying for Byrne-JAG, VOCA, VAWA, or other Governor’s Crime Commission funding? Success starts with preparation. Adonicca McAllister, GCC’s lead juvenile justice planner, shares her top tips in our latest blog: ? Start early & stay organized – the RFA is your roadmap. ? Confirm access to the grant management system – it’s new! ? Showcase partnerships – collaboration strengthens your application. ? Use SMART goals + data – back your proposal with solid stats. ? Get peer feedback – fresh eyes can make all the difference. Read the full blog: https://lnkd.in/e2VF4CBC

"It’s been an honor!" GCC Chair Robert A. Evans announced his retirement from the commission this morning – but not before DPS Sec. Eddie Buffaloe presented him with the Long Leaf Pine Award on behalf of Governor Roy Cooper. Thank you, Chair Evans, for eight years of service on this commission – and for a full career of service to North Carolina.