Two advocates for the Center for Victims – Patrice El-Waaga, Director of Advocacy and Court Services, and Anita White, a Counselor and Advocate, who works primarily with the elderly – were recognized for providing stellar support in myriad federal cases, working side by side with the USAO’s Victim/Witness Coordinator to ensure victims were kept updated on the status of their case, received resources and referrals, and were provided support during court hearings

PITTSBURGH, PA – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania honored seven individuals and a task force for their exceptional service to victims of crime during the annual Victim Advocate Recognition Ceremony in the Joseph F. Weis Jr. United States Courthouse on Friday, April 26.