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Risko, George Joseph was born on March 28, 1917 in New Salem, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Michael M. and Mary (Sofenetz).
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George Joseph Risko, American social services administrator. Named Probation Officer of Year, Allegheny County, 1981; recipient Distinguished Citizens award, Pittsburgh Sun Telegraph, 1957. Member of Parole and Corrections, Pennsylvania Association Probation, Academy Certified Social Workers, National Association Social Workers, Alpha Kappa Delta.
Education
Bachelor, University Pittsburgh, 1941. Master of Social Work, Carnegie Mellon University, 1943.
Career
Probation officer Allegheny County (Pennsylvania) Juvenile Court, 1943—1946, training supervisor, since 1963. Radio consultant Exploring the Child's World, 1964—1968. Lecturer Wheeling College, Duquesne University, Carnegie Mellon University, Western Pennsylvania School for Blind, since 1947.
Consultant Greater Pittsburgh Guild for Blind, since 1969. Member drama division Irish Cultural Center, since 1968.
Achievements
Membership
Member of Parole and Corrections, Pennsylvania Association Probation, Academy Certified Social Workers, National Association Social Workers, Alpha Kappa Delta.
Connections
Married Ailleen Marie Davidson, June 30, 1943. Children: Donald, Betty Jean, Thomas, Mark.
