Your Voice Matters: Help Shape NCDAC’s Public Participation Plan

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) is inviting the public to review and provide feedback on its draft Public Participation Plan - a new roadmap designed to strengthen how we engage with communities across the state. At NCDAC, we believe that building a safer, more connected North Carolina starts with listening. This draft plan reflects our commitment to transparency, accessibility, and meaningful public involvement.

Key elements of the plan include:

• Expanding access to public meetings, including virtual options, flexible scheduling, and interpretation services;
• Enhancing language access for individuals with limited English proficiency;
• Ensuring accommodations for individuals with disabilities;
• Utilizing multiple outreach methods-like flyers, social media, radio, and partnerships-to reach underserved and rural communities;
  

The plan aligns with federal and state legal protections, including:

• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act
• The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• The NCDAC Language Access Plan

Click here to watch a short video about our draft Public Participation Plan in English.
Click here to watch a short video about our draft Public Participation Plan in Spanish.

Public engagement is more than an invitation-it's an ongoing relationship. That's why this plan will be reviewed and updated annually, incorporating community input and evolving best practices. The public is encouraged to read the draft plan and share thoughts. Comments can be submitted by:

• Online form at dac.nc.gov - https://www.dac.nc.gov/public-participation-plan-feedback-form
• Email to [email protected]
• Voicemail at 919-948-7888

The full draft Public Participation Plan is available now at https://www.dac.nc.gov/public-participation-plan. Let your voice help shape the future of engagement at NCDAC.