JACKSON – District 39 Rep. Dana McLean, R-Columbus, was recognized Wednesday by The Center for Violence Prevention as one of the organization’s Angels of the Year.
The Center for Violence Prevention is a Pearl-based nonprofit focused on responding to issues related to human trafficking and domestic violence through its programs. The award is presented annually to individuals or groups that support the nonprofit’s primary goals of victim safety, offender accountability and public awareness.
The center recognized McLean for her legislative efforts to make it easier for victims of sexual assault to receive a rape kit in emergency rooms across the state through House Bill 928, which passed the House but later died in committee. McLean later added the legislation to Senate Bill 2211, which was signed into law.
McLean was recognized alongside District 96 Rep. Angela Cockerham, I-Magnolia, for her work over the last 20 years in the state legislature to prioritize economic growth, community development and to protect victims of interpersonal violence. The organization also recognized Don Swan, a co-founder of Lithic LLC, for his and his company’s continued support of CVP and its mission.
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