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Susan Chasson, J.D., M.S.N., A.P.R.N.
Chasson overcame obstacles in an environment where people did not want to believe that child abuse happened here.


Nominator


Community Health Leaders
2001

Area(s) of expertise:
Interpersonal violence

Leader’s Biography 2001:
Board of Trustees, Utah County Children’s Justice Center, Provo, UT
As a nurse and midwife, Chasson saw that the system for helping child victims of physical abuse and sexual assault often caused excessive trauma for the children and families. She created the Children’s Justice Center, a homelike environment where children can tell their stories in a way that fosters healing. The center now serves over 1,200 victims annually.

Where this Leader can be reached today:
State-wide SANe Coordinator
President, Board of Trustees
Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault
2295 West 600 South
Provo, UT 84601
Phone: (801) 376-6962
Email:  susanchasson@msn.com

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