US Attorney Nettles Announces Recipients of Crime Victims Awards in Observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

Contact Person: Beth Drake (803) 929-3000

Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA – On April 30, 2015, the US Attorney’s Office hosted an awards ceremony in honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. U.S. Attorney William N. Nettles presented awards honoring individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions in support of crime victims.  All of the honorees have exemplified dedication and commitment in enhancing efforts to meet crime victims where they are, and to empower crime victims as they pursue justice and recovery.  Mr. Nettles stated that, “It is an honor and privilege to recognize our partners in support of the victims we serve each day”.  Below are the award recipients:

Outstanding Victim Support by a Non-Governmental Agency

Charleston based office of A-21 Campaign - CaraLee Murphy, Director

Outstanding Provider Services

Medical University of South Carolina's National Crime Victims

Research and Treatment Center (NCVC)

Dr. Dean Kilpatrick, Center Director

Dr. Alyssa Rheingold, Director of Clinical Operations

South Carolina Immigrant Victims Assistance Network

Patricia Ravenhorst, Director

OUTSTANDING VICTIM SERVICES

Four Assistant U.S. Attorneys were recognized for their work and dedication in cases involving crime victims.

Nathan Williams- Charleston office

Carrie Fisher-Sherard – Greenville office

Stacey Haynes –Columbia office

 William “Bill” Day- Columbia/Florence offices

National Crime Victims’ Rights week observances are held annually and are led by the Office of Victims of Crime (OVC) by promoting victims’ rights and honoring crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf.  This year’s theme, Engaging Communities-Empowering Victims, highlights the diversity in our communities and focuses on partnerships to serve victims of crime.

_{United States Attorney’s Office District of South Carolina– National Crime Victims’ Week Awards Program}

(L-R) Clarissa Whaley-Victim Witness Coordinator-USAO, Dr. Dean Kilpatrick and Dr. Alyssa Rheingold-MUSC-NCVC, Patricia Ravenhorst- SCVAN/SCIVN, CaraLee Murphy-A-21 Campaign/Charleston, United States Attorney Bill Nettles and Renee Mattox-Victim Witness Coordinator-USAO

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