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Domestic violence exacerbated by pandemic, leaving marginalized communities especially vulnerable

Post author:Da Yeon Eom / For CU-CitizenAccess
Post published:December 22, 2021
Post category:Justice Neighborhoods Public Health

Domestic violence in the city of Champaign rose by 13% last year, surging from 871 incidents in 2019 to 982 incidents in 2020, a…

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Rising number of foster kids linked to domestic violence in Champaign County

Post author:Olivia Abbott / For CU-CitizenAccess
Post published:December 20, 2021
Post category:Justice Neighborhoods Public Health

The Champaign County CASA provided legal services this year to about 595 foster children, but served about 200 less just two years ago. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates. This branch of CASA is based in Champaign, but is a national organization that has been around since 1994. The special advocates are contracted by the county and assigned to a child to oversee their home reassignment and to assure they are getting proper care.