NYS Justice Center honors The Resource Center care worker with Code of Conduct Award

NYS Justice Center honors The Resource Center care worker with Code of Conduct Award

State agency charged with protecting 1 million vulnerable New Yorkers spotlights Jamestown care staff

The New York State Justice Center is pleased to announce that Resa Rosen-Murray, an employee at The Resource Center in Jamestown, NY, has been selected as a recipient of the Justice Center's Code of Conduct Award for 2024.

Those honored with a Code of Conduct Award truly embody the Justice Center's founding principles and ethical standards outlined in the Code of Conduct for Custodians of People with Special Needs. As stated in the code, signed by all staff under Justice Center jurisdiction, award recipients have upheld their commitment to helping help people "live self-directed meaningful lives in their communities, free from abuse and neglect, and protected from harm."

Awards are compiled by the NYS Justice Center each year. Winners are selected by the Justice Center's Advisory Council - a group that provides guidance to the Justice Center in the development of policies, programs, and regulations. The council consists of service providers, people who have or are currently receiving services, their family members, and advocates.

"Our Code of Conduct Award is our way of paying tribute to those who go above and beyond in their daily work lives, and lead others by example," said Justice Center Acting Executive Director Maria Lisi-Murray. "Reading about Resa, I can tell she makes each day uniquely special - both for her staff and the individuals she serves. Thank you, for being a champion for our mission."

Rosen-Murray was selected for her leadership and loyalty to her work at The Resource Center - a career she's held for more than 40 years. Those who work with Ms. Rosen-Murray describe her as thoughtful, respectful, and never without a smile. An artist at heart, Rosen-Murray displays her musical talents once a week for program participants, creating a warm, welcoming environment for those she serves.

The Justice Center received more than 100 nominations for this year's program. Five winners were selected from more than two dozen finalists. Each submission highlighted the dedicated members of our State's human services workforce.

"Resa is a wonderful person and a dedicated and compassionate worker, and she is worthy of recognition by the Justice Center," said Joanne Bevan, Assistant Executive Director. "Resa invests time into forming good working relationships with those she supports. Through this investment, she learns what is important to each person and uses that knowledge to help people advocate for themselves and reach their goals. Resa's first concern is always for the people that we support. She is always professional and treats all she comes in contact with professionally. She epitomizes The Resource Center's mission statement, values and beliefs."

Rosen-Murray was recognized for this achievement at The Resource Center on October 17.

For more information on this year's awards, please click here.

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About the Justice Center

The Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) was established in 2013 by the Protection of People with Special Needs Act. The agency was created to restore public trust in the institutions and individuals charged with caring for vulnerable populations by protecting the health, safety, and dignity of all people with special needs.

The Justice Center has jurisdiction over more than 1,000,000 individuals receiving services across six State Agencies. The agency operates a toll-free hotline 24 hours a day, seven days a week for receiving reports of allegations of abuse and neglect. The Justice Center is authorized to investigate these reports and pursue administrative sanctions against staff found responsible for misconduct. The agency's Special Prosecutor/Inspector General works with local district attorneys who prosecute criminal offense allegations. The Justice Center also issues recommendations for corrective actions.

About The Resource Center

The Resource Center has been supporting people with disabilities and their families in Chautauqua County since 1958. From its humble beginnings as a gathering of parents and concerned citizens who wanted to provide educational and training opportunities for persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities, The Resource Center has grown into a comprehensive agency providing services to hundreds of people with all types and levels of disabilities.

The Resource Center's mission is to support individuals with disabilities and other challenges in achieving maximum independence, contributing to their community, experiencing lifelong growth, and enjoying quality of life.

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