News & Events

Judge Glenda Hatchett spoke at Denver CASA’s Light of Hope Breakfast

The Honorable Glenda A. Hatchett made her first Denver appearance in support of Child Advocates, Denver CASA. A nationally recognized authority on juvenile issues, she is known for her award-winning television series Judge Hatchett and her book "Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say,” and the just released "Dare to Take Charge.” For over nine years, she has passionately supported the most vulnerable children by imploring millions of adults to stand up and make a difference in the life of a child as a CASA volunteer. Her efforts have contributed substantially towards the advancement of our cause for abused and neglected children. This year we had nearly 400 attendees that she educated on the importance of helping the abused and neglected children in our community and how everyone can make a difference!

Colorado CASA Day at the Capitol Brings Needs of Children to Legislators

February 28, 2011—More than 30 CASA volunteers, staff and board members came out for CASA Day at the Capitol on February 28th to urge legislators to make abused and neglected children the state's priority in budget decisions.

Judge Glenda Hatchett Receives National CASA President's Award

In recognition of Judge Glenda Hatchett’s longstanding commitment and significant contributions to the CASA movement, the National CASA Board of Trustees elected to present her with the National CASA President’s Award at the Awards of Excellence banquet at our annual conference in March 2011.

Judge Hatchett has been a powerful voice for the importance of CASA volunteer advocacy for over nine years. She has worked tirelessly to raise awareness of our cause, featuring a CASA volunteer and CASA-served youth on her national syndicated TV show Judge Hatchett, producing both TV and radio volunteer recruitment PSAs, drafting countless op-ed articles, conducting national radio media tours on National CASA's behalf and traveling long distances to support a variety of special events, both for National CASA and local CASA programs.