Joanne Cain

The board of directors for the New Hanover County Community Justice Center (CJC) has announced the appointment of Joanne Cain as its director of program operations. 

"Cain brings more than two decades of experience in the social services sector with a proven track record of building and maintaining partnerships with local agencies, community organizations and key stakeholders to ensure positive outcomes for vulnerable populations," according to a news release.

She begins her role Nov. 4.

The CJC, which aims to support adults, youth and children victimized by interpersonal violence, opened in September and is located in the Harrelson Center, Wilmington’s campus of humanitarian nonprofits.

Ben David, CJC chief legal counsel and CEO,  stated in the release, “We are delighted to welcome Joanne Cain to this important and transformative role as we work to establish the Community Justice Center as a reliable source of hope, healing and justice and an efficient partner with nonprofits, law enforcement, and the local District Attorney’s Office,” said  A strategic grant from the New Hanover Community Endowment is funding the launch of the Community Justice Center and its first three years of operation

Cain previously served as Vice President of shelter services for Roof Above, a network of shelters in Charlotte which offers emergency shelter to over 550 men experiencing homelessness each night and focuses on trauma-informed care, program development and resource optimization. Prior to moving to Charlotte, Ms.Cain served as homeless services director for Good Shepherd Center in Wilmington.