Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 10/08/07

Contact person(s):

Media Coordinator, Donna Edwards - 565-3099 Media Spokesperson, Assistant District Attorney Christine Cook

Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California

PROSECUTOR RECEIVES YWCA RECOGNITION

District Attorney Stephan Passalacqua announced today that Deputy District Attorney Kim Clement received recognition from the YWCA at their recent annual event for going "Above and Beyond" in bringing justice to victims of domestic violence.

District Attorney Passalacqua stated, "Kim is an experienced prosecutor who has brought a great deal of energy, commitment, and compassion to helping victims become survivors, and to holding batterers accountable in order to stop this devastating crime." Ms. Clement is a member of the Special Victims Unit, and handles exclusively domestic violence cases in Domestic Violence Court.

Denise Frey presented prosecutor Clement a statue created by a victim of domestic violence, through the cooperation of Spirits In Stone. In addition, a victim of domestic violence received recognition for becoming a survivor. She received a necklace of pearls symbolizing strength of character. The reception took place at the Sonoma Mission Inn in Sonoma Valley.