Stacey Honowitz is a former 36 year veteran of the State Attorney’s Office, dedicated to the Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Unit where she is currently serving as a Supervisor. She is also a frequent legal commentator who has provided legal analysis for CNN, Good Morning America, Dateline NBC, CBS News 48 Hours, MSNBC, CNBC, Fox News, NewsNation, and Court Television. She has prosecuted several high profile cases and is also a guest lecturer who speaks about child sex abuse and the sensitive nature of these cases, the navigation of the criminal justice system and the importance of open communication with children about this important and difficult subject matter. She has provided important information for several years to both parents and children on the issues of child molestation and continues to share her message that the importance of reporting the abuse is the first step in healing.
Received this award from the No More Tears Organization based on my work with many victims of sexual abuse throughout my years in the Sex Crimes Unit of the State Attorneys and my message to teach children at an early age to recognize abuse, empower themselves and not be afraid to report it.