Attorney General's 2008 Photo Gallery
MOVA honors Nixon for leadership on crime victim issues
April 18, 2008 - The statewide Missouri Victim Assistance (MOVA) network honored Attorney General Nixon for his dedication and support for the rights of crime victims with an award at the annual Buchanan County Crime Victims' Rights Week breakfast in St. Joseph on April 18. MOVA President Shana Morrison presented the award to Nixon; she is pictured with the Attorney General and with Buchanan County Prosecuting Attorney Dwight Scroggins.
The award from MOVA salutes the Attorney General "in appreciation of 16 years of being a friend and advocate of protecting the rights of crime victims."
During his tenure as Attorney General, Nixon has been a leader in calling for greater access to courtroom proceedings and increased notification of hearings for victims. Nixon has also been at the forefront in providing important information to Missourians about resources available to crime victims.