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Laura A. Pisaturo joins SATRC as new Director of Advocacy & Legal Services -- Pisaturo will
oversee adult & child advocacy and plans to expand and position the RI Children's Advocacy Center to more comprehensively respond to the needs of child victims of sexual abuse and violent physical abuse and their loved ones.
For Immediate Release: July 26, 2005
Pisaturo joins SATRC from the RI Department of the Attorney General, where she served as Assistant Attorney General & Deputy Chief, Criminal Division. She also previously held assignments in the Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault and Narcotics Units at the Office of the Attorney General. Pisaturo will work collaboratively with prosecutors, law enforcement, DCYF, medical and mental health professionals investigating allegations of adult and child sexual abuse and violent physical abuse. She hopes to expand and position the RI Children's Advocacy Center to more comprehensively respond to the needs of child victims of sexual abuse and violent physical abuse and their families. Pisaturo will also provide legal consultation to the agency. "I'm confident that Laura's knowledge of the system and its impact on victims, as well as her strong relationship with the Attorney General's office and local law enforcement, will enhance the work of the CAC and SATRC," says Peg Langhammer, executive director, SATRC. The RI Children's Advocacy Center provides evaluation, evidence gathering, and treatment for child victims of sexual and/or violent physical abuse, and their non-offending family members. In 2004 alone, SATRC provided services to more than 12,000 individuals through their advocacy, crisis intervention, counseling and prevention education programs, as well as the RI Children's Advocacy Center. CAC services are provided statewide. In addition to the main office in Providence, the Children's Advocacy Center has additional interviewing sites in Kent, Newport and Washington counties. There are no fees for CAC services or Adult Advocacy Services. "Laura's diverse experience in advocacy, legal and victim services will certainly benefit SATRC and victims statewide," says Attorney General Patrick Lynch. "Laura has been an important member of the Attorney General's Office for a number of years, and I'm confident that she will help the CAC improve and expand its services to child victims of sexual and physical violence." Pisaturo can be reached at 421-4100 ext. 221 or by email at lpisaturo@satrc.org.Pisaturo currently resides in Warwick, Rhode Island. |
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