The event was in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month. CASAs, Court Appointed Special Advocates, are volunteers who serve as the eyes and ears of the court. They observe the environments and relationships of children who allegedly have been abused or neglected and report their findings to the court. The Dane County program started in 1995. The Wisconsin court system is fortunate to have more than 5,000 volunteers assisting in the work of justice.
Volunteers make more services possible.
They give a child a voice in a crowded courtroom. They teach young people about responsibility and about being good citizens. They guide unrepresented litigants to the forms they need. They help victims heal. They direct people to the right courtroom or office.