November is Runaway Prevention Month

Nov. 17, 2023

PROC Runaway Prevention Month 11-9-23 (1aa)


Oswego County recognized November as Runaway Prevention Month to raise awareness about young people in the community who have limited access to essential resources and supports that will help them develop into healthy productive adults. It further challenges adults in the community to act as positive mentors and role models to help guide youth safely into adulthood. Pictured from left are Brian Chetney, Oswego County Youth Bureau; James Karasek, District 22; Herbert Yerdon, District 2; Tory DeCaire, Oswego County Opportunities, Inc. (OCO) and Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County; Hannah McCormick, OCO; Samantha Harrington, OCO; Ellen Lazarek, OCO; John Zanewych, OCO; Roy E. Reehil, District 5; Michael Yerdon, District 1; Paul Connolly, District 20; and Kevin Hill, District 15.