Peacemaker Program welcomes new advocates

Caption: (Front row, from left to right) Elizabeth Watts, Clare Burns, and Rachelle Cobell. (Back from left to right) Executive Director Brenda Episcopo, CASA Coordinator Ashley Ritter, Christine Walker, Linda Gifford, Oneida County Family Court Judge Randal B. Caldwell, Sandra Freeman, Geri Loiacono, Patti Robinson, Director of Advocacy Katie Montague, CCAP Coordinator, and Sherri Morris.

(Utica, NY) The Peacemaker Program, Inc. proudly welcomes ten newly trained volunteers to its Court Appointed Special Advocate® program.

The volunteers were sworn in by Oneida County Family Court Judge Randal Caldwell Thursday, June 17 in his courtroom, after completing 40 hours of training and 4 hours of Family Court observation.

The new volunteers are; Christine Walker of Remsen, Clare Burns of Marcy, Linda Gifford of Herkimer, Sandra Freeman of New Hartford, Geri Loiacono of Frankfort, Patti Robinson of New Hartford, Judy Dustin of Brantingham, Rachelle Cobell of Utica, Sherri Morris of Ilion, Elizabeth Watts of Rome, and Jessica Finster of Rome.

These individuals have made a commitment to assisting children that have been abused and neglected.

Whether the advocates work full time or are retired, they dedicate their time to help the Oneida and Herkimer county family court judges make better informed decisions in the best interest of the children.

The Peacemaker Program would like to thank these advocates for all of their hard work and devotion to such an important mission.

The Peacemaker Program, Inc. is a local non-profit agency whose mission is to offer inclusive, innovative approaches to resolve conflict and achieve positive outcomes for children, families and the community.

For information on how you can become a part of The Peacemaker Program, call 724-1718 or visit www.thepeacemakerprogram.org.

Peacemaker Program welcomes new advocates

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