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Witness centre helps to demystify legal system for young children ite through the eyes of Li child can be someâ€" what confusing. espeâ€" cially when it comes to something that mystifies even many adults the legal system. The Child Witness Centre of Waterloo Region is doing what it can to change that. The centre provides supâ€" port and court preparation free of charge for young people aged three to 16 who have witnessed or been the victim of a crime. Phe centre typically works with mure than 500 child victims and witnesses every year. It has been helpâ€" ing local kids for 12 years. "We try to explain what‘s going on. Before there were programs like ours, people would often be left in the dark," said Joâ€"Anne Hughes, one of the program‘s two coordinators. "When people are more informed,. they have a little more confiâ€" dence in the justice system. I think it also allows the child not to be so anxious about what‘s going on. Store Hours: Mon. â€" Wed. 10:00 am â€" 6:00pm; Thursday/Friday till 8pm; Sat. 10:00am â€" 5:00pm "We have to introduce By Jurianna Kerk bor The Ohromite Floor Covering Centre EARCS "And because of shows like Judge Judy, kids learn to fear judges. Luckily, it‘s realâ€" Joâ€"Anne Hughes,a program coordinator for the Child Witness Centre of Waterloo Region, shows the centre model that helps familiarize children with the workings of a courtroom. them to the whole process, Prices In Effect Until May 22, 2004 ly easy to put their fears to rest." The centre has books and a model of a courtroom to JULANNA KERR PHOTO help familiarize its young clients with what will likely happen during proceedings. One fear that initially faces most children is the fact the accused will be in the courtroom. Luckily, by the time most of the cenâ€" tre‘s young clients get into the courtroom, they seem to understand _ that _ the accused has no power there. "We try to empower our clients," Hughes said. "Sucâ€" cess to me is when children walk out of a courtroom feeling good about themâ€" selves. We concentrate on what the children need. It‘s about getting help for them and their families. 1 think there‘s some healing in that for the kids." Hughes said it‘s imporâ€" tant for the community to know about the centre. "Any kid in the region could someday need our services, through no fault of their own," Hughes said. "I think that we don‘t do a really good job in society as a whole of taking care of * Fully reconditioned & guaranteed for 2 years/40k * 2 yr. unlimited mileage road assistance * 3.9% financing available* ‘03 Jetta Wagon TDI. Aviomatic. Black Â¥O4086 .. . . . ‘03 Jetta TDI. 5 speed, leather, s/roof, Baltic Green VO4046 ‘02 Golf GLS TDI. 5 speed. Mojave/Beige Â¥O4005 .. . . . ‘02 Jetta TD. Aviomatic, sunroof. Baltic Green Â¥O4062 .. . . .. ‘02 Jetta TD. Avtomatic. Black Â¥O4063 . ... ... ... .. .. ‘02 Jetta TD. Avtomatic, Baltic Green Â¥04090 ... .. . . .. ‘01 Jetta TD. Avtiomatic. Black Â¥O4065. . .. . . 000. .. .. ‘00 Jetta TD. Auto., Sunroof. Blue Â¥O4066 ... . ... _ ... 3.9%° Financing Available ‘04 Jetta TD Sport (Now in Stock) Excels in really, really long marathons * 1.9 litre, 100 h.p. TDI engine * 16" 7â€"spoke alloy, sport suspension * sport cloth seats * leather steering wheel & gear lever boot Volkswagen Waterloo Continued on page 6 All CPO VW are covared by a 2 year or 40.000km limited warranty. Plus 2 years unlimted mileage Rood Assistance of no charge. provided by Professional Dispatch Group. We#land, ON Canada 13C 685. Check out our wrbsite for more details. www swwatedoo com ‘]WHmmgo"afm-eshlflmfinndmlnew\lolhwugensblâ€"wnmloé(}monlh\ 3.9% is also avanlable on 1999 to 2004 Certifed pre owned [CPO] volkswagens for up to 60 month erms 11999 up to 48 months| OAC by $2045 79. Down payment may be required Offers axpire May 30. 2004 "*$26.900 is MSRP rind does not include 550 Weber St. North, Waterloo 884â€"7470 info@vwwaterloo.com Saxes We may sell for lass Take a Diesel! Purchase example $20,.000 hnonced over 60 months. payment of $387 41. cost of borrowing is and taxes. Prices shown on pre owned vehicles do not include applicoble dealer hres | Pressure Points are areas of Stored | Stress on a nerve pathway You will learn How to Find & Treat The Pressure Points for * Fatigue * Headaches * Low Back Pain * Neck Pain * Sinus & Allergies * Arm and Wrist Pain {Carpal Tunnel Syndrome) * Numbness & Tingling {Arms & Legs) * Learn the keys to Health/Weliness * Learn how gentle. light touch will assist your body to promate improved health "Address the Cause. not the Symptoms® * Learn how to take control of your own health When: Wed. May 19, 2004 « 6:30 â€" 8:00 pm Where: _ 30 Dupont St. E., Suite 204, Waterioo Participants are asked to bring a nonâ€"perishable food item to be donated to the local Food bank on ©26,900*+* Drivers wanted! (\â€" // With Dr. Bryan Lawrence, D.C . . . SOLD $20,995 $23,895 $22,895 $22,795 $19,995 $19,695 $26,895 MSRP