We presently have 36 trained volunteers, who donate thousands of hours to be the voices in court for these children.

These incidents are not as rare as one might think.

Our funding is solely from grants and private donations. Local costs include recruitment, training volunteers and supporting direct advocacy for abused and neglected children.

Broadcasters vote on the award, and Gretzky's got more friends in the media than the guy running the free buffet.

They could almost be like a second family to her. They took her under their wing, treating her like a younger sister, as well as an equal.

She is very self-reliant and capable. While she handles some things like a 12-year-old still, I don't really have to worry about her like (I would with) other 12-year-olds. I am struck by the fact that she has kind of an old soul. She is extremely empathetic and wise beyond her years.