The Peacemaker Program, Inc. proudly welcomes ten newly trained volunteers to its COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE® program.
The volunteers were sworn in by Oneida County Family Court Judge Randal Caldwell Thursday, June 17 in his courtroom, after completing 40 hours of training and 4 hours of Family Court observation.
The new volunteers are; Christine Walker of Remsen, Clare Burns of Marcy, Linda Gifford of Herkimer, Sandra Freeman of New Hartford, Geri Loiacono of Frankfort, Patti Robinson of New Hartford, Judy Dustin of Brantingham, Rachelle Cobell of Utica, Sherri Morris of Ilion, Elizabeth Watts of Rome, and Jessica Finster of Rome.
These individuals have made a commitment to assisting children that have been abused and neglected.
Whether the advocates work full time or are retired, they dedicate their time to help the Oneida and Herkimer county family court judges make better informed decisions in the best interest of the children.
The Peacemaker Program would like to thank these advocates for all of their hard work and devotion to such an important mission.
The Peacemaker Program, Inc. is a local non-profit agency whose mission is to offer inclusive, innovative approaches to resolve conflict and achieve positive outcomes for children, families and the community.
For information on how you can become a part of The Peacemaker Program, call 724-1718 or visit www.thepeacemakerprogram.org.
The Peacemaker Program, Inc. recently completed an analysis of its 2009 fiscal year showing the agency prevented more than 150 drawn out court battles, saving Oneida and Herkimer county residents nearly $1.7 million for that time period.
The Peacemaker Program, Inc. is a local non-profit agency in which nearly 500 community volunteers provide quality dispute resolution and child advocacy services. The organization served 3,212 individuals in 2009. Its mission is to offer inclusive innovative approaches to resolve conflict and achieve positive outcomes for children, families, and the community.
Family Custody/Visitation/Support Mediation helps participants generate their own solutions, and develop mutually acceptable parenting plans with the help of a neutral mediator. In 2009, 68 families developed their own agreements saving an estimated $850,000.
Child custody advocates assist the Oneida and Herkimer county family courts in deciding what is best for children involved in custody and visitation disputes. Based on information provided by advocates, 41 percent of referred cases were settled out of court, saving taxpayers more than an estimated $725,000.
Parent/Child Mediation helps at-risk youths and their families achieve positive outcomes, and avoid court and out-of-home placements, including pre-PINS and PINS cases. In 2009, 26 families explored their conflicts with the assistance of a neutral mediator, and 98% needed no further intervention from the court system saving an estimated $120,000.
This information as well as The Peacemaker Program, Inc.’s 2009 Annual Report can be found online at www.thepeacemakerprogram.org. For additional information on the agency’s programs or to find out how you can become a part of the solution, call 724-1718.
The Peacemaker Program, Inc. is looking for teams for the 9th annual Peacemaker After Dark Charity Glow Golf Tournament on Friday, July 16 at Mohawk Glen Golf Course in Rome.
Glow Golf is the summer’s most unique golfing event, offering participants a chance to play golf by moonlight. This entertaining tournament also features staples such as a Golf Cart Decorating Contest and Casino Hole.
Registration is $250 for a team of four and also includes nine holes of golf, cart rental, steak dinner, beverages and more.
Non-golfers can enjoy a steak dinner and refreshments for $15.
Event registration begins at 6 p.m., dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and tee-off is at dusk.
Register your team or get your general admission tickets today by calling 724-1718 or visiting www.thepeacemakerprogram.org. Space for teams is limited and is on a first-come-first-serve basis.
The proceeds from Glow Golf benefit The Peacemaker Program’s child advocacy and dispute resolution programs here in the Mohawk Valley.
The Peacemaker Program, Inc. provides a continuum of services including skill development, dispute resolution programs and child advocacy services through the use of carefully trained volunteers. The mission of the Peacemaker Program, Inc. is to offer inclusive, innovative approaches to resolve conflict and achieve positive outcomes for children, families and the community.
The Peacemaker Program, Inc. is honored to welcome new Child Custody Advocate Coordinator Jessica Finster of Rome.
Finster will coordinate Child Custody Advocate Program volunteers, whose task it is to advocate for children caught in the middle of difficult custody disputes. The CCAP volunteer does this by looking into the background and current family situation for each child.
The advocate then provides the court with their carefully researched findings, which assists the court in making informed decisions concerning the child’s living arrangements and access to all caregivers.
Finster has an associate’s degree in human services from Mohawk Valley Community College. She is currently studying early childhood education for her bachelor’s degree with a minor in psychology.
The Peacemaker Program, Inc. provides a continuum of services including skill development, dispute resolution programs and child advocacy services through the use of carefully trained volunteers. The mission of the Peacemaker Program, Inc. is to offer inclusive, innovative approaches to resolve conflict and achieve positive outcomes for children, families and the community.
For information about The Peacemaker Program, visit www.thepeacemakerprogram.org, call 724-1718 or find it on Facebook.
The Peacemaker Program, Inc. will be closed Wednesday through Friday, April 14 through 16 as the office is relocated.
The agency will reopen Monday, April 19 in its new location at 502 Court Street in Suite 234.
The mission of the Peacemaker Program, Inc. is to offer inclusive, innovative approaches to resolve conflict and achieve positive outcomes for children, families and the community. The Peacemaker Program, Inc. provides a continuum of services including skill development, dispute resolution programs and child advocacy services through the use of carefully trained volunteers.
For information about The Peacemaker Program, visit www.thepeacemakerprogram.org or call 724-1718.
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