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Join our podcast host Kirk and our month-long guest, child abuse resource prosecutor Whitney Belich in the continuation of our discussions during Child Advocacy Month. This episode focuses on what officers and first responders should know and look out for when responding to a call.

April is recognized as Child Advocacy/National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The North Carolina Justice Academy is bringing awareness and information to light in order to help protect families and help communities prevent child abuse and neglect.

 

Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness month of April. Stop child violence. Children protection and safety month.

Whitney Belich contact information:  [email protected]

Additional Resources:

Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina

National Child Abuse Prevention Month via The US Department of Health & Human Services

North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys

North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys Child Abuse Resource Program

North Carolina's Child Advocacy Center

Join Kirk and Whitney Belich in our month-long discussion during Child Advocacy Month.

 

April is recognized as Child Advocacy/National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The North Carolina Justice Academy is bringing awareness and information to light in order to help protect families and help communities prevent child abuse and neglect.

 

Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness month of April. Stop child violence. Children protection and safety month.

Whitney Belich contact information:  [email protected]

Additional Resources:

Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina

National Child Abuse Prevention Month via The US Department of Health & Human Services

North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys

North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys Child Abuse Resource Program

North Carolina's Child Advocacy Center

Join host Kirk Puckett and guest Dan Grossi as they discuss new and emerging techniques with de-escalation, the importance of it, and how you can stay informed!

 

Stay tuned to the end of the podcast to hear from Jessica Cook about an exciting training opportunity!

 

For more information on courses mentioned, please contact Dan Grossi: [email protected]

For more information on the upcoming "Weathering the Storm" classes in April, please contact Jessica Cook: [email protected]

Black History Month is celebrated across the US this February! As we close out the month of celebration, join host Kirk Puckett and Pitt County Sheriff Paula Dance as they discuss Sheriff Dance's historic election.

We honor those who have paved the way for law enforcement officials and first responders in the generations to come. This month, we highlight African American leaders and influencers in NC law enforcement's history on our social media pages. Visit to learn more.

Black History Month is celebrated across the US this February! Join in our celebration as host Kirk Puckett introduces you to some of NC's Firsts in African American and Law Enforcement History.

Our list may not be all-inclusive. We honor those who have paved the way for law enforcement officials in the generations to come. Visit our social media pages to look at a few more individuals who have made their mark as we highlight African American leaders and influencers in law enforcement throughout NC's history.

 

For more information about TREC and other elements mentioned, please visit:

https://www.americanbar.org/groups/crsj/publications/human_rights_magazine_home/civil-rights-reimagining-policing/how-you-start-is-how-you-finish/ 

https://nleomf.org/slave-patrols-an-early-form-of-american-policing/ 

https://historicsites.nc.gov/resources/north-carolina-civil-war/wars-end-and-reconstruction#:~:text=From%201865%20until%201877%2C%20North,her%20place%20in%20the%20Union. 

https://ncdoj.gov/trec/

Join us for the conclusion of this year's NCJA 10-14 Human Trafficking Awareness podcasts. Our host Kirk Puckett rejoins Ret. Majors Rick Hoffman and Marc Nichols, SBI Special Agent Kellie Hodges, Alex Bumgardner, and Trooper Donald Cuff to continue their discussion on the Interdiction for the Protection of Children (IPC) training used to help officers identify missing, exploited, and/or at-risk children.

 

For more information about the programs mentioned in this and the previous podcast, please visit:

NC's Human Trafficking Commission

IPC Implementation via the FBI

IPC's Texas Beginnings

The Bridge International 

Project Fight

True Justice International 

NC's Child Advocacy Network

 

Contact Information for:

Kellie Hodges - [email protected]

Alex Bumgardner - [email protected]

Human Trafficking hand image courtesy of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ( National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month — FBI )

In this episode of NCJA 10-14 our host Kirk Puckett talks with Ret. Majors Rick Hoffman and Marc Nichols, SBI Special Agent Kellie Hodges, Alex Bumgardner, and Trooper Donald Cuff on Interdiction for the Protection of Children (IPC) training to help officers identify missing, exploited, or at-risk children.

For more information on human trafficking visit the Human Trafficking Commission page.

For more information about the IPC program and its implementation, visit the FBI's Law Enforcement Bulletin's article or the Texas Department of Public Safety's page.

Contact Information for:

Kellie Hodges - [email protected]

Alex Bumgardner - [email protected]

Human Trafficking hand image courtesy of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ( National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month — FBI )

In this episode of NCJA 10-14 our host Kirk Puckett talks with agents Joshua Falls, Tyler Carpenter, and Jordan Green from the NC Department of Insurance about Bail Bondsmen's roles in human trafficking, forced labor, and more. As investigators, law enforcement officers, magistrates, and everyone in between, find out warning signs and ways you can help.

For more information on human trafficking visit the Human Trafficking Commission page.

For more information about the Department of Insurance and Bail Bondsmen, visit the Department of Insurance homepage.

Contact Information for:

Joshua Falls - [email protected]

Tyler Carpenter - [email protected]

Jordan Green - [email protected]

Human Trafficking hand image courtesy of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ( National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month — FBI )

January is Human Trafficking Awareness month and we are taking time to bring light to this important situation.

Our guests today are Trevor Allen, the director of the North Carolina Justice Academy, Marc Nichols, a retired NC State Trooper, Special Agent in Charge Carl Wall (now retired), and Special Agent Meghan Philips with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations.

Today we will discuss the basics of Human Trafficking as well as the working definition. Below you will find additional resources to aid you in identifying and learning more about Human Trafficking.

For more information about Human Trafficking go to the Human Trafficking Commission resource page.

In this episode of NCJA 10-14, our host Kirk Puckett is joined with Amber Burgress-Cox, an Instructor/Developer at our Edneyville campus to talk with a group of ladies that heard the call and join the ranks in helping their communities by becoming law enforcement officers. Our guests today include Chief Gina Hawkins of the Fayetteville Police Department, First Sergeant Sharlene Cotton, two members of the Hendersonville Police Department Officer Michele Hoyle, and SRO Joreeca Dinnall.

We will discuss things from women joining the police force, the dynamics that they bring, and the obstacles they have faced. We will even touch on the new initiative 30X30, which aims to help increase women in law enforcement by 30% by 2030.  For more information on the 30X30 visit: The 30x30 Pledge - 30x30 Initiative

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