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Sunday, February 13, 2022 by Sarah Shaver

LOCAL Closer Look: CASA, The Voice of Clark County's Children

Sarah Shaver spoke with Shannon Holt, Executive Director of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), The Voice of Clark County’s (Indiana) Children. Holt explained what a CASA is and who they are meant to help, acting their role in the court system, acting as the eyes and ears for a judge in cases of abused and neglected children while they’re in the system. She said children without a CASA are essentially lost in the system and their needs would very often be overlooked, whether it was for medical care, education, or to see a family member or friend.  A judge once told her, “The CASA is the keeper of the child’s story.”

Original Airdate: 2/13/2022 WJLR WARA

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Sarah joined EMF in 2019 and covers portions of Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia including major markets Indianapolis and Detroit.