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Published July 01, 2008 01:50 pm - PM UPDATE: Summer CASA volunteer training announced TAHLEQUAH — Training will be offered this month to help abused and/or neglected children in Adair and Cherokee counties
More than 500 were found in Adair and Cherokee County District Courts and Cherokee Nation Tribal Court in 2007. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Cherokee Country is a volunteer program that recruits and trains volunteers to serve as advocates for abused and neglected children in juvenile deprived proceedings. CASA volunteers are independent voices for young victims ranging in age from newborn to 18. CASA volunteer advocate training will be offered in July. Certification will be granted upon completion of the 30-hour training course and six hours of courtroom observation. An in-depth interview, background checks, and reference checks must be completed prior to entering training. Individuals over the age of 21 interested in becoming CASA volunteer advocates should call CASA of Cherokee Country at 456-8788 or toll free (866) 400-8788, to request an application and arrange for an interview. Applications are available at the CASA office, 304 W. Keetoowah St. The deadline for applications is July 7. 
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