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Charles Pol is used to being busy. For more than a decade, Charles, son of Isabella County veterinarian Jan Pol and co-star of Nat Geo Wild’s wildly popular “The Incredible Dr. Pol,” has worked both in front of and behind the cameras. In the years since Charles produced the sizzler – a film industry term […]
nholland@post-journal.com Pictured from left are Beth Oakes, Child Advocacy Program executive director, and Carey Lee, advocacy coordinator, holding pinwheels as part of the Pinwheels for Prevention program. P-J photos by Nikk Holland Since 1983, April has been known as National Child Abuse Prevention month, and local organizations are looking to use the month to bring awareness to the issue. Court Appointed Special Advocates of Chautauqua County is one of those organizations. By recruiting, training and supporting volunteers, CASA provides advocates for childrens’ needs in court and in the...
etichy@post-journal.com Federal charges filed recently against a Jamestown woman accused of sex trafficking two minors has shed light on the cooperation taking place between several agencies whose goals are aimed at ending child abuse and ensuring those victimized receive the necessary care. At the local level is the Child Advocacy Program, a nonprofit whose mission is to end child abuse in Chautauqua County with offices at 405 W. Third St. in Jamestown and 40 E. Main St. in Fredonia. When abuse is identified, the organization coordinates a community response to “bring healing, hope and jus...