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Do You Understand Cyberbullying?

Cyberbullying “Cyberbullying” is when a child, preteen or teen is tormented, threatened, harassed, humiliated, embarrassed or otherwise targeted by another child, preteen or teen using the Internet, interactive and digital technologies or mobile phones. Cyberbullying must have a minor on both sides of the interaction. “I hate you. Everyone else hates you. You should just… Continue Reading

CASA Holds Special Event for National Foster Care Month

CASA & DHS Rally Community for a Flash Mob Dance at the City-County Building  The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program of Allegheny County and the Allegheny County Department of Human Services’ Systems Improvement Through Youth (S.I.T.Y) council is collaborating on an exciting public awareness campaign in observance of National Foster Care Month.  The goal… Continue Reading

Join CASA for the Pittsburgh Superhero Run

The Pittsburgh Superhero Run is Sat. April 30, 2011 at the  North Park Boathouse.   Welcome to the crusade against child abuse. We are a group of believers. We believe that it is possible to break the chains of abuse with the right educational programs, the right awareness campaigns, stricter abuse laws, the right support for… Continue Reading

Take a Stand Against Child Sexual Abuse

Child sexual abuse is a hidden, quiet crime.   It is the goal of the Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County  to shine a light on this issue and bring the Lawrence County community together to take a stand, and make a statement, against abuse.  We would be pleased if you would join our partnership to end sexual… Continue Reading

Become a Superhero for Kids in the System

 Have you ever wished to be a kid again— believing in super heroes and fairy tales?  The reality of being an adult isn’t that you’re too old to believe, but adults know all too well the reality of life—that fairy tales don’t come true for all children, especially those in the system. Children are special… Continue Reading

Please Help Prevent Another Madison Violet Dodson

Madison Violet Dodson was a child who lived for only 15 months. She could have, and should have, lived much longer. Though she had health issues that required a feeding tube to provide her with adequate nutrition, medical neglect by her parents is suspected to have directly contributed to her untimely death. No one knows… Continue Reading

Join CASA for a Pittsburgh Steelers Tailgate Party

The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program of Allegheny County is excited to announce our 4th Annual Pittsburgh Steelers’ Tailgate Party which will be held on Thursday, October 28, 2010 in the Press Dining Room at Heinz Field at 6pm.  Honorary chair Mike Wallace, along with some of his teammates, will be in attendance to… Continue Reading

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