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New Advocates Take Oath in Charles Town to Support Children

Five new advocates sworn in to serve children in the Eastern Panhandle

The Journal | Tuesday, September 9, 2025

By Staff

On August 21, CASA of the Eastern Panhandle held a swearing-in ceremony for five new volunteer advocates in Charles Town, aimed at supporting children in the abuse and neglect court system. The event, officiated by Judge Bridget Cohee at the Jefferson County Courthouse, welcomed new advocates including program coordinator Breeana Koopman and community outreach communicator Sarah Arzt, alongside Sandy Camilletti Snook, Priscilla Rodd, and Sharon Forrester, all dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable youth in the area.

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