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Harrison County Advocacy Center holding court advocate recruitment and training event

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July 9, 2024

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-07-09 18:57:53

SUMMARY: The Harrison County Advocacy Center is hosting a recruitment and training event for court advocates next week. Jeanie Haron from the Advocacy Center and Professor Carla Pope from William Carey University discussed the importance of the Friends of Court program, which aids in guardianship, custody cases, and vulnerable adult issues. The program, approved by the Board of Supervisors, is vital due to increasing guardianship cases in Mississippi. Professor Pope, a volunteer, shared her positive experiences, emphasizing that candidates from all backgrounds can contribute. The event is scheduled for July 16-18, and the community is encouraged to volunteer to support those in need.

Harrison County Advocacy Center is holding a training event next week for those interested in becoming a court advocate.

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