Detention Center

Mecklenburg County jail expands Spanish-language classes to address substance abuse, trauma

Julian Berger

The Mecklenburg County Detention Center has launched a Spanish-language program aimed at helping Latino inmates address substance abuse, trauma and family relationships while they’re incarcerated.

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden spoke at the Charlotte Convention Center in uptown on Monday at a county event focused on informing community members of efforts to tackle the opioid crisis, and their efforts to launch programs to support residents, including those in the detention center.

Race & Equity

Mecklenburg County to launch post-overdose response team and pilot detention program to tackle opioid crisis

Elvis Menayese

Representatives with Mecklenburg County announced at a community meeting on Monday that they plan to launch a post-overdose response team and a program that aims to support those dealing with substance use and mental health challenges.

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Cleveland County To Launch Inmate-Work Program

The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office is launching a new program this summer that will allow inmates in Cleveland County to volunteer with local…