A press release from the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office:

STEPHANIE BURTON RECEIVES NATIONAL ACCREDITATION

AS A VICTIM ADVOCATE

Louis A. Bianchi, McHenry County State’s Attorney announces that Stephanie Burton, who is assigned to the victim services division, received accreditation as a victim advocate by the National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP).

The national organization designated Ms. Burton as a Domestic Violence Intervention Specialist and a Sexual Assault Intervention Specialist.

To gain accreditation, Ms. Burton was required to complete extensive education and training requirements, secure observation evaluations from supervisors, and obtain letters of recommendations from both attorneys and colleagues in the community.

Ms. Burton is one of two specialists assigned to the victim services division of the State’s Attorney’s Office.

The other specialist, Sara Danczyk, received national accreditation in 2008.

The certifications reflect the hard work of both advocates and their tireless dedication in helping victims of violent crimes.