The accomplishments of Eva Turknett-Ramsay in the fields of domestic violence and sexual assault have brought about significant change in the lives of the clients her agency has served, and in the understanding of the community about the dynamics of family violence. Her advocacy and emotional support for these women has advanced the cause of women s rights. She worked at starting the St. Lawrence County Domestic Violence Task Force. The Task Force has developed coordinated community responses to domestic violence and sexual assault in the county. She started and co-facilitated a support group for women survivors of sexual abuse.
Clients feel more empowered as their cases move through the criminal justice system.
There is better communication with law enforcement agencies, the county district attorney s office and court personnel. Those who work in the criminal justice system are more aware of the issues that face survivors of sexual assault. 1989 - Sister Kathryn Healey , for her work in starting Hospice in the county. 1991 - Betty Bradley , for her pioneering work as the first woman to be elected to the county legislature. 1995 - Lois McAllester , for her work as dietitian and administrator in the Office of the Aging where she organized and developed a network of Nutrition Centers in the county.