A Heartfelt Thanks to All Who Joined Us at the 2024 Tee Off with Friends Event!
On Thursday, April 25, 2024, we gathered at Virginia Beach Top Golf for the much-anticipated Tee Off with Friends event. The day was filled...
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Strengthening the Fabric of Our Community: April’s Child Abuse Prevention Month Initiatives
In the heart of Portsmouth, a beacon of hope and resilience shines through the Friends of the Portsmouth Juvenile Court and its Portsmouth CASA...
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Empowering Advocates: Welcoming New CASA Champions to Portsmouth!
We’re thrilled to introduce the newest members of the Portsmouth CASA family: Ms. Minerva Delva and Ms. Betty Meadows! These two...
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Celebrating a Decade of Dedication: Honoring Mr. Isiah Williams
At our recent Dinner with Friends event, we paused to celebrate and acknowledge an extraordinary milestone. We honored Mr. Isiah Williams for...
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Virginia CASA Program State Directors Retreat: A Convergence of Leadership and Vision
November 16-17, 2023, Rosalyn Retreat and Conference Center, Henrico County A United Effort for a Brighter Future The Virginia CASA (Court...
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Celebrating Families: National Adoption Day and the Friends of the Portsmouth Juvenile Court’s Role
National Adoption Day: A Beacon of Hope for Children in Foster Care Every year, on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, a heartwarming nationwide...
Read moreWelcome Aboard, Marquise S. Hunt: Our New Community Advocate and Coordinator
We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to our dedicated team at Friends of the Portsmouth Juvenile Court, Inc., Marquise S. Hunt, who...
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Youth and Gang Involvement: Why do our youth turn to gangs and what’s to be done?
This question weighs heavy in our society. What is so captivating about being involved in a gang? There are several reasons our youth are...
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How Are the Nation’s Children Doing?
7 Factors Help Us Find Out
How are the nation’s children doing? A recently published report (America’s Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being, 2021) from...
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Child Sex Trafficking: A Guide for Parents and Guardians
Table of ContentsWho’s at Risk for Child Sex Trafficking?How Do Children Become Victims of Child Sex Trafficking?How Do You Recognize...
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