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WV SR9
Resolution
Status
2/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Rucker
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AI Summary
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Recognizes Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for their role in representing the best interests of children involved in child abuse and neglect proceedings
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West Virginia has 11 local CASA programs that recruit, screen, train, and oversee community volunteers to advocate for abused or neglected children
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CASA volunteers are appointed by circuit court judges and represented over 3,500 West Virginia children during abuse/neglect proceedings in 2024
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CASA programs operate through local community funding and volunteer participation from community members
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Directs the Senate Clerk to forward a copy of the resolution to the West Virginia CASA Association
Legislative Description
Recognizing Court Appointed Special Advocates
Last Action
Completed legislative action
2/20/2025