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Missing Persons Awareness and Support Network

The Laci and Conner Search and Rescue Fund was founded by Sharon Rocha, in December 2005 in memory of her daughter, Laci Rocha Peterson , and her grandson, Conner Peterson. The purpose of the fund is to provide financial assistance to law enforcement agencies and non-profit organizations involved in search and rescue. These agencies are encouraged to apply for financial assistance for training, equipment, search and rescue animals or any item that can help improve their search and rescue efforts. Our hope is that through providing this additional assistance, these agencies will be better equipped for search and rescue, and therefore be more successful in their efforts to safely return missing persons to their loved ones.

If you are a member of a law enforcement agency or a non-profit whose purpose is search and rescue, please download the Cover Letter and Request Form and complete your application. You may submit your application via e-mail, fax (209) 567-1338, or mail it to the address above. If you have any questions, please contact us at

(209) 527-LACI (5224).

I started the Joyful Heart Foundation in 2002 to help survivors of sexual assault heal their minds, bodies and spirits and reclaim their lives. Playing Detective Olivia Benson on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit opened my eyes to the epidemic of sexual assault in this country. It wasn't just in the scripts for the show, but in the many emails I received from viewers disclosing their stories of sexual assault for the first time.

I felt a great responsibility to these brave women to let them know that they had been heard and that they could have hope. I studied the subject, trained to become a crisis counselor, and have used my visibility as an actress to become an advocate. The result was The Joyful Heart Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing support and encouragement for survivors of sexual assault.

In creating programs for our members, we quickly realized that everyone heals differently. We provide an extensive network of resources for women and our own groundbreaking retreats that include art therapy, surf camps, swimming with dolphins in the wild, yoga and writing workshops that complement traditional counseling and therapy. When women are abused and assaulted, it is like the doors to their souls slam shut. The goal of Joyful Heart is to let the light, and the life, back in--to banish the darkness and let the healing begin."

– Mariska Hargitay, President & Founder, Joyful Heart Foundation

PAWS AND CLAWS VETRACEUTICALS

This site is important for those who have dogs. Vetraceuticals® vitamins are powerful formulas can help your dog's health. Vetraceuticals vitamins also have formulas for cats. Be sure and check it out.

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

A report of child abuse is serious and may have a lifelong impact on the child and his or her family. Never make a false or malicious report.

Psychological Evaluations: Corruption and Abuse
This article written by Dr. Michael Conner is worth reading.

Deb's Bookkeeping

Women who face divorce will need financial assistance with taxes, property taxes, personal taxes, etc. Debby Levine who owns Debs Bookkeeping will help you get your finances together and on your way to financial independence.

Bravermans Bookkeeping

Lucille Braverman is an accomplished author of "It's time to reconcile." A booklet showing everyone how to reconcile a bank statement. Ms. Braverman has worked with women of divorce to take control of their finances and to become strong with independence.

Megans Law Website

Be informed of who and what lives around you. Keep your children safe.

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