Washington - Clarissa Whaley, Victim Witness Coordinator of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the District of South Carolina was one of 160 recipients recognized by Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates and Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys (EOUSA) Director Monty Wilkinson at the 32nd annual Director’s Awards Ceremony today in Washington D.C.
The District of South Carolina was one of 33 districts represented at the ceremony which was held in the Great Hall at the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building.
In her prepared remarks, Deputy Attorney General Yates said, “The achievements being recognized today reflect the breadth of the department’s responsibilities, and some of our most significant challenges. From dismantling dangerous gangs, drug cartels and human trafficking operations to tackling political corruption, white collar crimes, and international terrorism, these awardees have taken on our toughest cases. And the citizens of our country are safer because of their work."
“We honor the truly talented and dedicated legal and administrative personnel in the 94 U.S. Attorneys’ offices and our law enforcement partners who everyday touch lives in our communities, protect the American people, and work to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice," said Director Wilkinson.
Mrs. Whaley has served as the Victim Witness Coordinator for the Florence and Charleston branches of the U.S. Attorney’s Office since 2008. A consummate professional, she is dedicated and creative. Mrs. Whaley relentlessly pursues justice and ensures that victims get the very best in services, as well as prompt and reliable information about their cases.
United States Attorney William N. Nettles stated that Mrs. Whaley’s knowledge, empathy, grace and grit make her an outstanding victim’s advocate, and that she is most deserving of this prestigious recognition.
EOUSA provides oversight, general executive assistance, and direction to the 94 United States Attorneys’ offices around the country. For more information on EOUSA and its mission, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao. ##
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
