Criminal Justice Alternatives is located in Raleigh, NC. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (I43) the organization is classified as: Inmate Support, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Criminal Justice Alternatives employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Criminal Justice Alternatives is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Criminal Justice Alternatives generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 10.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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ADMINISTERS THE CAPITAL AREA TEEN COURT AND PRETRIAL SERVICES PROGRAM TO ADOLESCENTS AND/OR ADULTS WHO ARE CHARGED WITH A CRIME IN WAKE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL JUVENILE AND ADULT CRIMINAL SENTENCING, DETENTION AND INCARCERATION AT SIGNIFICANTLY LESS EXPENSE. RECIDIVISM RATES HAVE REMAINED CONSISTENTLY LOWER THAN OTHERWISE CHARGED INDIVIDUALS WITH NO INCREASED RISK TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CAPITAL AREA TEEN COURT OPERATES AS A FIRST-OFFENDER PEER-MANAGED MISDEMEANOR COURT, THE JUDGE OF WHICH IS EITHER AN ELECTED DISTRICT COURT JUDGE OR A PRACTICING ATTORNEY. THE JUVENILE OFFENDER IS SENTENCED BY A JURY OF PEERS DURING THE COURT HEARING. THE COURT TEACHES ACCOUNTABILITY, CONSEQUENCES AND PRACTICAL EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ABOUT THE MECHANICS OF MISDEMEANOR SENTENCING AND LEGAL PROCESSES AS IT RELATES TO FIRST OFFENDER JUVENILE DEFENDANTS. SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE COURT-ORDERED SANCTIONS RESULTS IN COMPLETE DISMISSAL AND EXPUNGEMENT OF ALL CHARGES BROUGHT TO THE TEEN COURT. CAPITAL AREA TEEN COURT DEFENDANTS MAY BE SENTENCED TO THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT GROUP AS A POSSIBLE SANCTION FOR THE OFFENSE THAT WAS ORDERED AT THEIR TEEN COURT HEARING. THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT GROUP PROVIDES VARIOUS SKILL-BASED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES, PRO-SOCIAL GROUP INTERACTIONS, AND AN ARRAY OF OTHER HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES TO ADDRESS COMMUNICATION, RESPECT FOR AUTHORITY, AND APPROPRIATE DECISION-MAKING. THE GROUP HAS BETWEEN SIX (6) TO TEN (10) YOUTH. IT IS OFFERED FOR TWELVE (12), ONE AND ONE HALF (1 1/2) HOUR SESSIONS, TWICE A WEEK, WITH PARENTS ATTENDING THE FIRST AND LAST SESSIONS. THE GROUP IS LED BY TWO ADULT PROFESSIONALLY-TRAINED, EXPERT STAFF.
THE PRETRIAL SERVICES/MONITORING PROGRAM PROVIDES PERTINENT INFORMATION TO THE FIRST APPEARANCE DISTRICT COURT JUDGE AT THE PERSON'S FIRST APPEARANCE COURT HEARING AFTER BEING ARRESTED AND BOOKED INTO THE WAKE COUNTY JAIL. THE INFORMATION INCLUDES PRIOR CRIMINAL HISTORY, NEED FOR SPECIAL CONDITIONS (E.G. NO CONTACT FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENDERS, MENTAL HEALTH HISTORY/NEEDS, PHYSICAL HEALTH HISTORY/NEEDS) THAT ARE RELEVANT FOR RELEASE CONSIDERATIONS. PRETRIAL SERVICES STAFF VERIFIES THE DEFENDANT'S INFORMATION WITH AN UNINVOLVED REFERENCE PERSON SUGGESTED BY THE DEFENDANT. THE PROGRAM ALLOWS CERTAIN DEFENDANTS TO BE MONITORED IN THE COMMUNITY AT MINIMAL COST TO THE COUNTY, WORK TO SUPPORT THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES WHILE THEY ARE WAITING FOR THE COURT CASE TO BE RESOLVED.ALL OFFENDERS WHO ARE ORDERED TO THE PRETRIAL RELEASE PROGRAM MUST REPORT TO THEIR CASE MANAGER ON THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY FOLLOWING THEIR RELEASE FROM JAIL CUSTODY. THE PERSON IS REQUIRED TO APPEAR AT ALL SCHEDULED COURT DATES, CONTACT THEIR ASSIGNED CASE MANAGER (OR DESIGNEE) WEEKLY ON A SPECIFIC DAY, AND NOT BE ARRESTED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL CHARGES. ADDITIONALLY, THEY MUST COMPLY WITH ALL PRETRIAL RELEASE CONDITIONS ORDERED BY THE JUDGE AND KEEP THE CASE MANAGER INFORMED OF ANY CHANGES OF RESIDENCE. PRETRIAL SERVICES PROGRAM STAFF REQUEST REVOCATION OF PRETRIAL RELEASE IF THE OFFENDER DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE CONTACT SCHEDULE OR IF THE OFFENDER OBTAINS NEW CHARGES OR VIOLATES ANY OF THE CONDITIONS SET BY THE COURT WHILE ON PRETRIAL RELEASE. SHOULD ANY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED SITUATIONS ARISE, AN ORDER IS WRITTEN BY THE COURT AND THE DEFENDANT IS REARRESTED AND RETURNED TO THE JAIL CUSTODY.
THE PRETRIAL SERVICES/MONITORING PROGRAM PROVIDES ELECTRONIC MONITORING, INCLUDING CONTINUOUS ALCOHOL MONITORING, ELECTRONIC MONITORING AND ELECTRONIC HOUSE ARREST, IN A MANNER THAT PROVIDES AN ENHANCED LEVEL OF SAFETY FOR WAKE COUNTY CITIZENS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES WHILE SAFELY REDUCING THE WAKE COUNTY JAIL POPULATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jennifer Gibbs Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $86,275 |
Melanie Shekita President | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Jackie Willingham Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Doug Pardue Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Asia Prince Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Clark Atkins Board Director | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,173,160 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,250 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,178,410 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $264,036 |
Investment income | $6 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,384 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,440,068 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $96,040 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,921 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $689,357 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,337 |
Other employee benefits | $89,865 |
Payroll taxes | $66,047 |
Fees for services: Management | $9,977 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,861 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $7,253 |
Advertising and promotion | $374 |
Office expenses | $12,591 |
Information technology | $14,175 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,505 |
Travel | $15,276 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $18,318 |
Insurance | $27,948 |
All other expenses | $1,516 |
Total functional expenses | $1,475,545 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,087 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $33,161 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,628 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $31,569 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $9,000 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $81,445 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $52,951 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $52,951 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $23,494 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,000 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $81,445 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Criminal Justice Alternatives has recieved totaling $20,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA PURPOSE: For grant recipient's exempt purposes | $10,000 |
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA PURPOSE: For grant recipient's exempt purposes | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Rock Of Ages Ministries Inc Cleveland, TN | $3,664,055 | $7,118,510 |
Men Of Valor Nashville, TN | $11,710,058 | $3,925,028 |
Virginia Community Action Reentry System Roanoke, VA | $438,478 | $1,570,328 |
Criminal Justice Alternatives Raleigh, NC | $81,445 | $1,440,068 |
Offender Aid And Restoration Of Arlington County Oara Inc Arlington, VA | $1,483,809 | $1,847,904 |
Interfaith Prison Ministry For Women Raleigh, NC | $785,124 | $574,634 |
Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministries Winston Salem, NC | $1,076,440 | $752,667 |
Straight Talk Support Group Durham, NC | $12,670 | $541,212 |
Changed Choices Charlotte, NC | $564,898 | $518,126 |
Rehabilitation Services Inc Newport News, VA | $2,553,060 | $1,060,206 |
Prison Prevention Ministries Inc Chattanooga, TN | $110,020 | $357,639 |
Assisting Families Of Inmates Inc Richmond, VA | $940,882 | $815,590 |