Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Danielle Ward’s organization
Aug 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Custody Mediation Advisory Committee Meeting
The committee discussed updates on the post-adoption contact process, including the challenges of arranging remote mediations with incarcerated individuals and the need for statistical data collection. The meeting also covered the upcoming training for mediators and discussed potential improvements for clarifying language in statutes regarding post-adoption agreements. The committee deliberated on procedures for verifying the absence of prior pending actions to streamline the mediation process and avoid jurisdictional conflicts, with plans to potentially leverage existing affidavit documentation.
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The commission discussed survey results emphasizing the need for vetting service providers and securing funding. Key topics included the underutilization of tools for foreign national victims like Continued Presence and U/T visas, alongside strategies for overcoming law enforcement training barriers. Members reviewed the current funding landscape, legislative advocacy efforts, and the need for a comprehensive statewide prevalence study. Additional discussions focused on potential asset forfeiture legislation for victim restitution, the development of a standardized vetting framework for providers, and updates on an RFI for a statewide human trafficking reporting dashboard.
Jun 5, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
North Carolina Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes
The Commission conducted a legislative review, providing recommendations on various House and Senate bills related to felony offenses and punishments. Key presentations included a review of FY 2025 felony conviction data, FY 2026-FY 2035 prison population projections, and the 2026 Adult Recidivism Report covering probationers and prisoners. Additionally, updates were provided on the Drug Offense Classification and Sentencing Practices subcommittees, along with an update from the National Association of Sentencing Commissions.
Apr 23, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
NC Human Trafficking Commission General Meeting
The meeting encompassed several key topics: the swearing-in of a new commissioner; a discussion on strategic focus for the commission, including planning for an in-person meeting and potential needs assessment; a presentation on the Atrium Health Human Trafficking Advocacy Team, its clinical electronic health record integration, and an upcoming symposium; an overview of anti-trafficking services provided by One More Child; a report on civil legal services, funding constraints, and policy challenges from the Legal Aid of NC; an update on the Charlotte Metro Human Trafficking Task Force's transition to a 501(c)(3) and findings from their recent data report; and a general staff report covering training updates, commissioner collaboration on vetting procedures, and relevant legislative or policy changes.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
