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Newport News CASA
Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court
2501 Huntington Avenue
Newport News, Virginia 23607
757-926-3642
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Abuse is a leading cause of injury and death
in children.
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2 million children are
seriously abused each year.
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At least 1000 children
die per year as a result of their injuries.
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Newport News CASA helps “powerless children” who are under the court's
supervision. CASAs ensure that the children are safe. CASAs
ensure that each child is receiving all the court mandated
services. CASAs ensure that each child has the continuity of
one person they can count on during their time within the
legal system. CASAs remain with their child until the
ultimate goal of a safe, loving and permanent home is
reached.
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SEPTEMBER
2008
CASA PROGRAM TRAINING & EVENTS:
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September Training & Events Calendar
Orientation Flyer
Summer Training Schedule
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September 9, 2008: |
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New Volunteer Orientation |
Finding Words
Virginia is an intensive five-day course in which students
learn the necessary skills to conduct a competent,
investigative interview of a suspected child abuse victim
using the Corner House forensic interview process. This
course is based on the national program, Finding Words, that
was developed by the American Prosecutors Research Institute
(APRI) in conjunction with Corner House, a nonprofit
interagency child abuse evaluation and training center
located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This training is also
tentatively scheduled for the fall September 15-19, 2008.
Time:
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Location:
City Center-Newport News
700 Town Center Drive |
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Saturday August 17th and Monday August 18th, 2008: |
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Child Fair 2008 |
Please join us
at the Hampton Convention Center for a day of family fun.
There will be children's health screenings, hands-on
exhibits and activities, a playland and fitness fun that
includes Dance Dance Revolution, a rock climbing wall,
bowling and much more. Come have your face painted, meet
costume characters and enjoy a story time. Each child will
leave with a free book and door prizes will be given. No
registration required. Visit www.childfair.org for more
information. If you are interested in volunteering at the
CASA info booth, please call the CASA office (757) 926-3642.
Time:
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location:
Hampton Roads Convention Center |
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September 26, 2008: |
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Volunteer Advisory Committee Meeting |
The Volunteer
Advisory Committee is made up of CASA Volunteers that meet
monthly at the CASA Office to advise program staff on
recognition events, training, community outreach projects,
and fundraising. This committee also participates in
speaking engagements to help recruit new volunteers, spread
awareness of CASA and seek donations from the community for
program funds. If you are interested in joining the VAC
please contact Cassandra Gatson (757) 926-3642 or
casa@nngov.com. All meetings are held at the CASA office
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Time:
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Location:
CASA Office |
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October 7th through 28th, 2008: |
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New CASA Volunteer Training |
For
individuals interesting in learning more about becoming a
child advocate. Learn more about the history and role of a
CASA Volunteer including all of the ways you can make a
difference in a child’s life. CASA Volunteers are invited to
attend in order to sharpen advocacy skills and to help
encourage new volunteers. Light refreshments will be
provided. Please RSVP Amia Barrows, (757) 926-8791 or
abarrows@nngov.com
Time:
5:30-9:00 p.m. (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays)
Location:
City Center-Newport News
700 Town Center Drive
Newport News VA 23605
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November 7 & 8, 2008: |
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2008 Statewide CASA Conference: |
The eighth
biennial Statewide CASA Conference “A Partnership for Kids”
is designed to enhance and build skills relating to the
advocacy efforts which all child welfare partners need in
order to best serve abused and neglected children. This
conference is designed to specifically benefit and educate
CASA volunteers, staff, board members, who want to enhance
advocacy skills. GAL’s, CPS & foster care workers, as well
as mental health professionals and other “partners” in human
services are also welcome to join.
Cost:
$50 (This cost can be reimbursed upon approval by the CASA
Executive Director).
Registration:
Deadline: November 4, 2008. For more information please
visit: www.dcjs.virginia.gov/trainingevents or contact
Denise Marks at 804-225-3948.
Time:
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Location:
Williamsburg Marriott Hotel
50 Kings Mill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185 |
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