League of Women Voters of Kitsap

Many thanks to Ned Delmore, director of Kitsap County’s juvenile justice department, for being our guest speaker at today’s buffet brunch at McCormick Woods. He gave a fascinating account of changes in the system over the past 20 years, during which juvenile crime arrests have declined by 35 percent. He discussed the ways in which early intervention and diversion programs are keeping more kids from becoming adult criminals.
Our thanks also to all those who braved blustery, rainy weather to attend today’s program. League member and County Commissioner Charlotte Garrido made an appearance to present Delmore with a basket of books and other “tools” for entertaining his grandchildren. He’ll be retiring on Nov. 18 after 31 years in the juvenile justice system.
Josh Farley wrote an excellent article in Wednesday’s Kitsap Sun about Delmore and his career.

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Don’t miss our next great program:

Wednesday, Nov. 17
Public Meeting

Juvenile Justice in Kitsap County Guest Speaker: Ned Delmore
County Juvenile Services Director

9:30-10 a.m.: Coffee & Social Time
10 a.m. Brunch and Program
McCormick Woods Clubhouse Restaurant
5155 McCormick Woods Drive SW
Port Orchard, WA 98367

Menu: Seasonal fruit platter; scrambled eggs with chives; roast potatoes; choice of bacon, ham or sausage; fresh-baked scones; juice, coffee and tea

Cost: $18 – Reserve your spot by mailing your check to Ann Rudnicki, 122 Dallas St., Port Orchard 98366 by Nov. 10; optional tours of the Youth Services Center will follow the brunch and program

For information call: Ann Rudnicki, (360) 895-2746

The event is open to the public.

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