Edgecombe County Sheriff Office “A Will To Live” Program Appreciated By A Parent

My son and I had a life changing experience on Friday. I would just like to thank my cousin Stephanie Luchele Randolph-Barnes for your words of wisdom and getting me connected with Cleveland Clee Atkinson “A Will to Live” program. I sincerely thank you all for the dedication and sacrifice Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office, the court house staff, the participating funeral homes. The program consisted of wisdom, knowledge, and teaching from the sheriff, Pastors, educators, therapist, author etc, The kids were taken away from the parents while we did our own session to talk, cry, listen, express, whatever. They were taken to the jail and had experiences with the inmates, they had to eat what the inmates ate (my son said ma that was not food) they wore the jumpsuits, and handcuffs, they experienced the court house, did physical activities and they visited the funeral home to see what happens and to also bury their past behaviors and so much more..

One of the officers said something that stuck with me…He said we’re in the business of “Saving” If your child (boys and girls) are in the program.. gets in trouble, has a bad attitude, or may just be grieving in a way that is harmful to them please reach out and sign them up for this program.. It is truly life changing because these are our next generation of fathers, mothers, teachers, leaders etc. Shenika Knight

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Edgecombe County Sheriff Clee Atkinson and staff are always coming up with programs to reach adults and the children. I am so glad I had the opportunity to be in the 1st S.H.I.N.E. Citizens Academy. 

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I am Curmilus Butch Dancy II a Community and Political Activist since the late 80’s. I have put in the time and resources by serving as an Edgecombe County Democratic Party Precinct Vice Chair, currently a Precinct Chair, served as the Edgecombe County Democratic Party Chair, served on the Edgecombe County Democratic Party Executive Committee since the late 80’s. I currently serve on NC State Democratic Party Executive Committee. I have attended political meetings and continue to attend political meetings across the county but not limited to. Not only have I attended them but have videoed them.