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Judge Hatchett: More Hands on Deck Needed for Foster Children

In an article appearing in the Chicago Defender, National CASA spokesperson Judge Glenda Hatchett shares her reasons for becoming a juvenile court judge. Read the article.

Give a Voice to Abused Children   

In an op-ed in the Atlanta-Journal Constitution on the occasion of National Child Abuse Prevention month, Judge Glenda Hatchett asks community members to join together to prevent child abuse and ensure that its victims are not forgotten. Read the editorial.

National Study Reports Decline in Rate of Child Maltreatment

A new federal study documents a dramatic decrease in incidents of serious child abuse, especially sexual abuse. The new study is based on information from more than 10,700 "sentinels"—such as child welfare workers, police officers, teachers, health care professionals and day care workers—in 122 counties across the country. Read the survey results at the Child Welfare Information Gateway website and National CASA CEO Michael Piraino's statement on the findings.

National CASA Awards Nearly $1 Million in Grants to CASA/GAL Programs

Funding from Jewelers for Children and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention enabled National CASA to provide nearly $1 million in grants to 63 CASA/GAL programs across the country. Grants ranging from $5,000–$20,000 will fund the programs' efforts to train and support volunteers, and, ultimately, help more abused and neglected children find safe, permanent homes. Read more about the National CASA Grants Program.

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