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When a child is a victim of abuse or neglect and becomes a dependent of the juvenile court, the world becomes a bewildering maze -- the court deciding where the child should live and what services should be provided.
A CASA volunteer becomes a trusted friend and security for the child at a frightening, overwhelming time.
In the United States, over one million children become victims of child abuse or neglect every year. In San Luis Obispo County, approximately...
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650 children receive county services due to their abuse or neglect
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500 children are under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court due to abuse and neglect
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120 abused or neglected children have their own CASA volunteer to advocate for their unique needs and to speak for them in court | 
