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DJJDP Employees are “Champions for Youth”

creating success picsAt the Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, our employees are “Champions for Youth.”   To showcase how some of our employees demonstrate the characteristics of a “Champion for Youth,” we are asking you to submit a story of a staff member or a team of staff members you have seen exemplify the qualities one would expect in a “Champions for Youth.”

You may nominate an employee by submitting their story to the Communications Office by completing the “Champions for Youth” nomination form.  When submitting your story please be sure to include the person/persons names you would like to honor along with their specific job title, and their place of employment within the Department.  Your stories do not have to be long, but make sure they include information about why this particular individual should be featured as a “Champion for Youth.”  Consider submitting a story of an individual who has helped a young person or a group of young people make tremendous progress or has helped a youth become successful.  Upon receiving your stories the Communications Office will work with Management to determine which stories shall be featured on the Department’s web site.    


What is a “Champion for Youth?” 

A “Champion for Youth” understands that it is a Department responsibility to work in the best interest of youth and their families.  When considering someone for nomination, remember that a “Champion for Youth” possesses the following qualities:

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Champions for Youth Photos● is an efficient and positive teacher of values;

● demonstrates internalization of values, skills, and competencies necessary to their work;

● possesses superior knowledge of the processes in the juvenile justice system;

● considered an outstanding performer by other outstanding performers;seeks and implements feedback without prompting. 

● demonstrates forethought through action and anticipates needs and acts appropriately;

● has a “Can do” attitude meaning they demonstrate follow through and have a bias for action reflected in the completion of work;

● is culturally competent meaning possessing the ability to work with people from different cultures;

● pays attention to details and documents completely; and 

● is a public servant by upholding the importance of public service in communities by developing relationships, supporting empowerment, and building trust with citizens in North Carolina’s communities.


Please submit your ideas for a "Champion for Youth" story by completing the nomination form.
 
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