CASA, or Court Appointed Special Advocates, offer aid to abused or neglected children who are involved in court cases.
CASA is in need of new volunteers. CASAs come from all walks of life, from all educational backgrounds, the main requirement is to care about the children and have a desire to help.
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Federal Programs Related to - Crime & Legal, General/Other
Programs that promote and preserve the conditions that enable community residents to live in a safe and peaceful environment through the enforcement of laws that protect life and property and the administration of justice according to the principles of law and equity.
Crime Control & Prevention Programs that discourage preventable crime, obtain information from the public about suspected criminal activity, investigate alleged crimes, provide support for witnesses to and victims of crimes and reduce targeted types of crime.
Crime Prevention
Federal Programs Related to - Child Abuse Prevention
Programs which attempt to protect children from physical, sexual and/or emotional abuse or exploitation. Abuse of Children; Abuse Prevention; Abused Children; Abusive Parents; Battered Children; Child Neglect; Child Protection; Cruelty to Children; Infanticide; Prevention of Child Mistreatment; Shaken baby Syndrome