SJCL’s Professor Miiko Anderson has been awarded the Suzanne McDaniel Memorial Award for Public Awareness, by Congressman Jim Costa. The award honors individuals who have used their voice to support and bring change at the national level, for crime victims. Professor Anderson was recognized at the annual Congressional Crime Survivors and Justice Caucus awards ceremony in Washington D.C. during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (April 23-29, 2023).
In addition to teaching Human Trafficking at SJCL, Professor Anderson is a certified Criminal Specialist and Senior Deputy District Attorney at the Fresno District Attorney’s Office, where she prosecutes domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking cases. “As a prosecutor and criminal specialist, Miiko Anderson is leading the charge in protecting our most vulnerable populations from exploitation and violence,” Congressman Costa said. “Miiko has prosecuted some of the most challenging cases in Fresno County, holding perpetrators accountable and securing justice for victims and their families.”
Professor Anderson said the award is not only an honor but also “a reminder of the courage and resilience of the survivors of abuse. It is an honor to walk alongside them, amplify their voices, and witness in their journey. I dedicate this award to their bravery and strength,” she said. SJCL congratulates Professor Anderson and thanks her for service to the community and law school.