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Barry County Sheriff's Detective Sergeant recognized for her strong advocacy for children

Barry County Sheriff’s Detective Sergeant Janette Maki was recognized for her strong advocating for children by Safe Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center in Allegan on April 13.

 

Maki was presented the Ray Hoffman Child Advocate of the Year by the organization that provides a lifeline to victims of child abuse and neglect and helps kids just be kids. Lori Antkoviac, executive director of the center, presented the award to Maki at the 2019 Lifeline Event, an annual fundraiser.


“I was pleased and humbled to receive the Ray Hoffman Child Advocate of the Year award from Safe Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center,” Maki said. “I have long admired and respected the namesake of this award, Trooper Ray Hoffmann, and it is my honor to accept it.

“I offer a special thank you to the Safe Harbor Advisory Committee for selecting me and of course, I want to thank Sheriff Leaf and all of the Barry County Sheriff’s Office for their continued support.  

“We are very fortunate to have Safe Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center in our community and I urge everyone to continue to support them as we work together to bring support and healing to victims of child abuse.

 

“Congratulations go to Detective Sergeant Janette Maki for getting recognition of her hard work,” Sheriff Dar Leaf said.

The award is named for Michigan State Trooper Ray Hoffman who, until his death in September of 2017, was a fierce advocate for abused and neglected children during his 24-year MSP career.

 

Aided by the Allegan County’s Safe Harbor’s leaders, a Barry County Safe Harbor was established in 2013 by community leaders. This is the second award for the sheriff’s office in consecutive years.

 

 

Photo: Safe Harbor Advocacy Center Executive Director Lori Antkoviac, left, presents Barry County Sheriff‘s Sergeant Janette Maki with the Ray Hoffman Child Advocate of the Year Award.

 

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