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OCSO victims advocate honored

By Cpl. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO

Posted 5/25/22

Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office victims advocate Joan Johnson received the Martha's House "Making A Difference" award ....

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OCSO victims advocate honored

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Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office Victims Advocate Joan Johnson received the Martha's House "Making A Difference" award for her dedication and servitude to our Okeechobee Community. Joan was honored because of her dedication to the victims of domestic violence and many years of partnering with Martha's House. Pictured (L to R) Gricelda Alvarado - Outreach Bilingual Advocate, Martha's House Edna Malagon - Director of Advocacy, Martha's House Okeechobee County Sheriff Noel E. Stephen Joan Johnson - Okeechobee County Sheriff's Victims Advocate Jonathan Bean - Executive Director, Martha's House

Posted Wednesday, May 25, 2022 9:39 am

By Cpl. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO

OKEECHOBEE — Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office victims advocate Joan Johnson received the Martha's House "Making A Difference" award for her dedication and servitude to our Okeechobee Community.

Joan was honored because of her dedication to the victims of domestic violence and many years of partnering with Martha's House.

Pictured (left to right are: Gricelda Alvarado - Martha's House Outreach Bilingual Advocate Gricelda Alvarado; Martha's House Director of Advocacy Edna Malagon; Okeechobee County Sheriff Noel E. Stephen; Okeechobee County Sheriff's Victims Advocate Joan Johnson; and, Martha's House Executive Director Jonathan Bean.

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OCSO, Martha's House

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