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JusticeWorks Community Updates
Restorative Practice in Adams County!
Marci Long exemplifies the professionalism and whatever it takes’ ethic that JusticeWorks is known for. Following her assignment to a young man for VIP services, Marci went above and beyond in ensuring that this young man was offered every opportunity in the community for restorative justice. She worked late hours into the evening doing community service with the young man, gleaning vegetables for The South Central Community Action Program organization. If you've never gleaned, it is not easy! The client's mother was initially frustrated with the inclusion of probation and services...
Indiana County Independent Living Program Inspires Individuals at Quota International of Indiana, PA Inc.
Quotarian Marah Pierce, chairwoman of the youth mentoring committee, brought three students in the Independent Living Services program, designed for youth who are or who were in foster care through Children and Youth Services. Youth ages 14 through 21 are eligible for the program. Students Phyllis Wood, of Indiana; Haundray Muir, of Indiana; and Kendra Voorhies, of Penn Run, talked about the impact of the program on their lives. They were accompanied by staff members Mandy Somerville and Jason Rauso, Independent Living Direct Service Worker and JusticeWorks Youth Care program. Quota...
Valliere & Counseling Associates Award Kristen Irizarry the Challenge Coin
Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon Counties Director, Kristen Irizarry was awarded The Valliere and Counseling Associates Challenge Coin. Below is an excerpt from Kristen’s award letter: "Valliere & Counseling Associates wants to recognize individuals who have gone above and beyond the duties of their job to commit themselves to the mission of ERADICATING VIOLENCE. Our mission is to make the world a safer place through protection, holding offenders accountable, and committing consistently to the mission of "no victims - no excuses." This individual achieves the goals without...
Compass Academy Class Oath – A Student Perspective
Students at Compass Academy – Mt. Carmel decided to create an oath to become better, more positive students. We congratulate our hard-working Compass Academy students for taking advantage of their opportunity there. We applaud their commitment to becoming better students and citizens. Below is the Oath created by the students. For more information on their oath, please read the Compass Academy blog at...
Westmoreland County Children’s Bureau Praise JusticeWorks Staff!
A note from caseworker, Missy Heming from Westmoreland County Children’s Bureau. I just wanted to send a quick email to say what a great job Pat Banze did on the Erickson case that Jodi S. sent over. Because of his hard work the father and child on this case will be into a home fairly soon and the child will be into Head Start, allowing the father to work. Pat also helped the father get funding from local churches for a short term hotel stay, therefore we did not have to take custody of this child. Just wanted to let you know what a great job he did. Missy Heming Westmoreland County...
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