Georgia Victims Get ‘Royal Treatment’
Marsy’s Law for Georgia celebrated National Crime Victims’ Rights Week with victim advocate appreciation lunches across the state and by getting the iconic King and Queen buildings at the Perimeter of Atlanta to light their…
Marsy’s Law for Georgia Capitol Day Leaves Lasting Impression
More than 250 Georgians filled the state Capitol February 1st wearing purple Marsy’s Law T-Shirts and ready to press the case for equal rights for crime victims. Marsy’s Law for Georgia activist heard from bill sponsor…
Marsy’s Law for Georgia Legislative Day on February 1st
Marsy’s Law for Georgia is gearing up for its legislative day on February 1st, when advocates will pour into the Capitol to educate their representatives on the need for constitutional rights for crime victims. Entering…
Partnering With Faith Communities
On Nov. 9, Marsy’s Law for Georgia hosted a crime victims’ breakfast forum for pastors. Speaking to a room full or clergy members and church leaders in Dunwoody, Pastor Kenny Pugh joined Marsy’s Law representatives…
Growing Crime Victims’ Forums Point to Importance of Passing Marsy’s Law in Georgia
The crowds keep growing larger at the crime victims’ forums sponsored by Marsy’s Law for Georgia. The latest forum in south DeKalb County attracted 70 attendees and featured a panel discussion moderated by Tyeshia Fernandes,…
Georgia’s Largest County Issues Proclamation In Support of Marsy’s Law for Georgia
The Fulton County Commission issued a proclamation at its last meeting naming Oct. 4, 2017, as Marsy’s Law for Georgia Day in the county. The proclamation introduced by Commissioner Marvin Arrington Jr. said “The Board…
Activists Assemble in Marietta to Join Marsy’s Law for Georgia Efforts
This past weekend in a Marietta cafe, Marsy’s Law for Georgia attracted a group of 20 activists to learn how they can help to get crime victims’ rights elevated to the state constitution. The attendees…
Sheriff Believes In Defending Those Who Can’t Defend Themselves
Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill’s motto is “We defend those who can’t defend themselves.” It is that mission that has led him to become the second Georgia sheriff to endorse Marsy’s Law for Georgia. “One…
Scars of Survival supports Marsy’s Law for Georgia
Scars of Survival Inc., a Snellville-based organization that works to prevent domestic violence, has endorsed Marsy’s Law for Georgia, saying constitutional rights for the abused could provide protections to the abused that are a matter…
National Task Force Against Domestic Violence Urges Marsy’s Law Passage
The National Task Force Against Domestic Violence this week held an event at the state Capitol calling on law enforcement to “stop blaming the victim” and demanding passage of Marsy’s Law for Georgia to provide…
Sheriff Urges Law Enforcement Support For Marsy’s Law For Georgia
Harris County Sheriff Mike Jolley is on the front lines of defending victims, and he’s endorsed Marsy’s Law for Georgia because he thinks victims deserve rights equal to those enjoyed by the accused. “In law…
Georgia Senate Must Give Strength To Victims’ Rights
After the Senate Judiciary Committee approved Marsy’s Law for Georgia by a wide, bipartisan margin, the state Senate will consider the constitutional amendment today – the final day of the legislative session for a bill…
Marsy’s Law is named after Marsalee “Marsy” Nicholas. Marsy was stalked and killed by her ex-boyfriend in 1983.
Dr. Nicholas has made it his mission to give victims and their families across the country constitutional protections.