Recognition
Stratton's work has resulted in many honors, such as the Congressional Coalition on Adoption's Angels Award, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Adoption Excellence Award and the Ohio State Association of Veterans' Service Commissions Outstanding Service Award. In May 2008, she received the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor for her work on mental health courts and adoption reforms.
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