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Juliet's House urges Newberg to expand prevention outreach as federal cuts shrink adult education staffing
Summary
Juliet's House told the City Council it served thousands of elementary students last year but reached fewer than 300 adults with prevention training; staff furloughs and federal funding cuts reduced capacity, and the nonprofit asked the council to promote free resources and community engagement.
Coleman Crocker, a prevention-team representative of Juliet's House, told the Newberg City Council on Sept. 15 that child abuse prevention is common and underreported and urged more adult participation in free programs after federal funding shortfalls forced a temporary furlough of the center's prevention staff. Crocker described local services, statistics and practical ways residents and institutions can help identify and prevent abuse.
Juliet's House is the local child advocacy and intervention center serving Yamhill and Polk counties. Crocker said the organization provides forensic interviews, clinical services,…
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