HOWELL – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel was presented with LACASA’s Changemaker Award during her visit to the agency today. 

“I greatly appreciate this recognition and accept it on behalf of the  entire team of hardworking individuals at the Department of Attorney  General who share my passion for fighting on behalf of survivors of  abuse,” Nessel said. “Too often survivors experience feelings of shame  and isolation, but I’m here to remind them that we believe you, you are  not alone, and we will fight to secure justice for you.” 

Throughout Nessel’s term, she has aggressively pursued the clergy abuse investigation and launched the Boy Scouts of America investigation. 

Nessel made the visit to LACASA to commemorate Denim Day, which is an  international day to raise awareness around sexual assault and combat  victim blaming.  

This week is Crime Victims' Rights Week and the final week of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Nessel began the week by emphasizing the important work being done to protect crime victims and hold their perpetrators accountable at the Department of Attorney General. 

This evening, she will attend the Crime Victims’ Rights Vigil hosted at the Capitol. 

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