Newsmakers to Feature 'Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center' Sunday, February 9th, 2025
(WBRE/WYOU) The Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center is the topic of Newsmakers.
Hosts Jayne Ann Bugda and Andy Mehalshick will be joined by Shannon Peduto, M.Ed., Executive Director of Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center
Joanne Supko, CAC Forensic Interviewer, Dr. Stacy Miller, CAC Forensic Nurse Practitioner.
They will discuss the work of the Child Advocacy Center and talk about recognizing the signs of abuse.
They will also explain the Pinwheel campaign and how community members can support the work of the Center.
If you suspect child abuse or neglect, please call ChildLine to make a confidential report at 1-800-932-0313
The Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center is a non-profit organization founded in 2014.
The center provides services to abused children and their families throughout Luzerne County.
Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center
luzernecountycac.org
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9th Annual Gala
Saturday, April 26th – 6:00PM
Westmoreland Club, Wilkes-Barre
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