Children's Advocacy Institute

Executive Director

Robert C. Fellmeth

Council For Children

Thomas A. Papageorge

Council Chair

Martin D. Fern

Birt Harvey, M.D.

Louise Horvitz, M.S.W.,

Psy.D.

Hon. Leon S. Kaplan

Paul A. Peterson

Gary F. Redenbacher

Gary Richwald, M.D.,

M.P.H.

Blair L. Sadler

Gloria Perez Samson

Alan Shumacher, M.D.

Owen Smith

University of San Diego

School of Law

5998 Alcalá Park

San Diego, CA 92110

(619) 260-4806

(619) 260-4753 (Fax)

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Suite 709

Sacramento, CA 95814

(916) 444-3875

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contacts:

Elisa Weichel, Administrative Director, CAI

George Decker, Director of Publications

619.260.4806 / 619.260.4097

Children's Advocacy Institute Announces

2001 Price Child Health and Welfare Journalism Award Winners

Dec. 10, 2001, San Diego-The Children's Advocacy Institute of the University of San Diego School of Law has announced the winners of the Price Child Health and Welfare Journalism Awards for 2001.

The first place award is shared by two entries. The Fresno Bee's special report, "Hall of Shame," written by Barbara Anderson, George Hostetter and Lesli Maxwell, and photographed by Kurt Hegre, exposed poor conditions at the Fresno County juvenile hall. The (Long Beach) Press-Telegram's series titled "Homeless Kids, Invisible Victims," reported by Wendy Thomas Russell and Ralph De La Cruz, and photographed by Brittany M. Solo and Steven Georges, chronicled the plight of homeless children. In addition, the Children's Advocacy Institute has selected Cheryl Romo of the Los Angeles Daily Journal for a special award in recognition of her impressive compilation of compelling articles on the foster care system and the innocent children who are victims of its failures.

The Price Child Health and Welfare Journalism Awards are presented annually for excellence in journalism for a story or series of stories that makes a significant impact on the well being of children in California, and advance the understanding of child health and welfare issues in this state. The Council for Children, a distinguished group of professionals from throughout California that advises the Children's Advocacy Institute, will hold a special luncheon on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001, to honor the Award recipients.

The Children's Advocacy Institute (CAI) is an academic research and advocacy center dedicated to promoting the health and well being of California's children.