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Oneida County Silhouette Event to Raise Awareness of Crime Victims’ Rights

Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, in partnership with the Tri-County Council on Domestic Violence and & Sexual Assault and Oneida County District Attorney Jillian Pfeifer, is raising awareness about the rights available to crime victims in Wisconsin...

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Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin Leads Effort to “Go Purple” for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

Landmarks across Wisconsin will be lit in purple lights joining in the national commemoration of victims’ rights as state recognizes four years of...

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Marsy’s Law for Florida Lights Florida Landmarks Purple for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

TALLAHASSEE – Next week, in recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), April 21 – 27, Marsy’s Law for Florida is lighting Florida...

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A Closer Look with Paige Dinger

Paige Dinger is the Executive Director of the Faces of Hope Foundation in Boise. The foundation plays a critical role in the day-to-day operations of...

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I'm an Attorney – Marsy's Law

Victims’ rights are critical to justice. As is true of all rights, however, victims’ rights cannot be truly meaningful until they are enforced in our...

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I'm a Victim – Marsy's Law

Like you, I am a victim and survivor of a violent crime. My sister, her husband and their unborn child were murdered many years ago. The devastation...

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North Dakota – Marsy's Law

Marsy’s Law for North Dakota began in 2015 when a committee gathered to draft language for a potential constitutional ballot measure to elevate and...

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Hawaii – Marsy's Law

Even in the Aloha State, tragedy can strike and one day you may become an unfortunate victim of crime. Let’s stand together and push for stronger...

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Amend The Federal Constitution – Marsy's Law

Marsy’s Law is pleased to work in partnership with the organization NVCAP — National Victims’ Constitutional Amendment Passage. NVCAP is a national...

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Lee Bertha Pickett-Allen

Lee Bertha Pickett-Allen was a founding member of the precursor organization to the Justice for Homicide Victims (JHV) organization, along with Marsy...

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A Closer Look at Marsy's Law in Georgia with Devyn Duncan

Devyn Duncan is the Victim Services Director for the Enotah Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. After having earned her Bachelor’s Degree in...

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Marsy’s Law for Ohio Endorses Ohio Issue 1

Today, Marsy’s Law for Ohio announces its endorsement of Ohio Issue 1 on the November ballot

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Sheri Farmer

Sheri Farmer’s oldest child, Lori Lee, was murdered on June 13, 1977, on her first night of Girl Scout camp. Sheri and her husband, Dr. Bo Farmer,...

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A&E: What Rights Do You Have as a Victim of a Violent Crime?

According to the United States Department of Justice, 1.6 million violent crimes were committed throughout the country in 2020. This was a...

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Kentucky Voters Say YES! to Amendment #1 (Marsy's Law)

Marsy’s Law will now be added to Kentucky’s constitution, ensuring the inclusion, participation, and respect of victims and their families as they...

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A Closer Look with Phil McLendon

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