Politics & Government

DA Honors Bobby Tillman's Mother

After the death of her son, Monique Rivarde channeled anger into something positive.

Monique Rivarde was angry when four men beat her son at a November 2010 house party. But three weeks after 18-year-old Bobby Tillman's death, Rivarde channeled that anger into something positive: a foundation to promote peace, love, respect and self-worth.

Under Rivarde’s leadership, that foundation, known as BFAM, has helped educate youth and adults about the effects of teen violence and bullying.

And that's why Douglas County District Attorney David McDade on Monday honored Rivarde on the second day of Crime Victims' Rights Week, which runs through April 27.

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"Monique has been a tremendous voice for victims and victims' rights," McDade told WSB-TV. "And she'll continue to be a voice for victims' rights. She honors us by allowing us to honor her."

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