Kane State’s Attorney Mosser honored for advancing justice, inspiring women
Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser accepted the Quad County Urban League’s Women of Power Award for leadership in criminal justice and forging new roles and inspiration for women, girls and future generations, according to a press release.
The League presented Mosser with the award at its 10th annual Women’s Empowerment Summit on March 21 at the Chicago Marriott Naperville.
Founded in 1975, the Quad County Urban League supports racial justice, civil rights, and economic empowerment for African Americans and others within DuPage, Kane, Kendall and Will counties.
Mosser said she was “deeply honored” to receive the award.
“The Women’s Empowerment Summit is a vital platform for inspiring and uplifting women and girls to shape a brighter future, and I want to thank the Quad County Urban League both for this recognition and for their unwavering commitment to our communities,” Mosser stated in the press release. “This award reflects the dedication of my amazing team, who work every day to advocate for victims and hold offenders accountable while also creating opportunities for rehabilitation and second chances.”
President and CEO of the Quad County Urban League Theodia Gillespie credited Mosser’s “exceptional leadership exemplifies the true spirit of a Woman of Power” for receiving the award.
“Throughout her tenure, Jamie Mosser has demonstrated resilience, courage, and an unwavering commitment to justice and equality,” Gillespie stated in the release. “Her tireless advocacy for victims and survivors, dedication to equitable reform within the criminal justice system, and persistent pursuit of fairness have left a profound impact on the communities we serve.”
Gillespie credited Mosser’s leadership for not only driving tangible change but inspiring future generations “to pursue justice with integrity and compassion.”
The award recognizes that Mosser prioritized safety-guided criminal justice reform since taking office in 2020.
In her first term, Mosser initiated new programs to address the root causes of criminal behavior. These include the Collaborative Diversion Program, which helps those who have cycled in and out of the criminal legal system as a result of substance use, mental illness or a lack of resources. She expanded deferred prosecution initiatives through the new DUI Rehabilitative Court, which seeks to reduce repeat DUI offenses; and the First Offender Weapons Deferred Prosecution Program, which holds offenders accountable without ignoring the needs of victims.
Mosser targeted inefficiency and inconsistency in the court system by restructuring her office under a vertical prosecution model, where a single prosecutor is assigned to a case from beginning to end, handling all stages, which can improve conviction rates and victim satisfaction.
Her office also established specialized units to investigate and prosecute child exploitation and human trafficking offenses.