Bedford County Juvenile Court Director Nicole Cashion was given a retirement reception Tuesday to celebrate her 30+ year career.
Juvenile Court has jurisdiction over all matters regarding …
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Youth services officer, Jarrod Swain, will be assuming the role of director of juvenile services.
Swain has been a youth service officer since 1998 and said he wants to run the department no differently than how Cashion ran it.
“I am looking forward to the leadership role, but I also want to keep it running smooth like Nicole has done it for years,” he said.
Swain has been involved in youth roles for several years, such as through sports and coaching. He says his biggest goal working with young adults in the juvenile courts is being someone they can talk to.
“Sometimes they don’t have anyone, and we’re all they have. The common thing they say is ‘no one listens to me,’” he said.
The Cowan native hopes to continue promoting online programs as well as partner with different agencies and counseling programs.
“Nicole has been a wonderful boss and she has really helped make me who I am today,” said Swain
