State Sen. John F. Kennedy Introduces Marsy’s Law for Georgia
State Sen. John F. Kennedy (R-Macon) introduced Marsy’s Law for Georgia last week with an eye-popping list of co-sponsors that include many of the Senate’s top decision makers from both parties. Speaking to Georgia media,…
Crime Victims’ Rights Need Permanence
The Senate sponsor of Marsy’s Law for Georgia said the legislation gives crime victims’ rights more permanence and signals that our state is going to place a greater focus on those hurt by crime, reported…
Grassroots Efforts For The New Year Have Already Begun
As Marsy’s Law for Georgia ramps up heading into the 2017 General Assembly session, the grassroots team is expanding its efforts beyond the victim advocacy community to groups engaged in public policy in the state….
When Victim Notification Fails
Notifications from the legal system for victims and survivors often fall through the cracks even though Georgia law requires it. Having faith that the courts and the correctional system will tell you when a perpetrator is…
Victims Supporting Marsy’s Law for Georgia
On Friday, Nov. 19th, victims from around the state of Georgia came to Atlanta to tell their stories, learn more about how they can advocate for Marsy’s Law in their communities and bond with each…
Victims’ Rights Are A Matter Of Life And Death
If crime victims in Georgia enjoyed the same constitutional rights as criminals, Bridgette Flowers of Macon might still be alive. Bridgette was with her daughter, Tearro Moore, in a minivan on that fateful day in 2014…
Domestic Violence Awareness Month In Georgia
As Georgia recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Marsy’s Law sponsored events that brought the plight of victims to the forefront. These events put faces on the statistics, along with heartbreaking stories that illustrate the need…
Life Forever Changed By Child Loss – Jessalyn’s Story
Jessalyn Dorsey remembers well. October 3rd marks the 17th anniversary of the night that her son, Terrence, was murdered outside of a Sweet 16 birthday party, Jessalyn told the audience at Georgia’s Day of Remembrance…
Marsy’s Law Connects At The NOVA Conference
Marsy’s Law for All and the Marsy’s Law for Georgia team attended the National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) conference from August 14th through August 17th. Victims’ advocates attended from all over the country including…
Next Steps For Marsy’s Law For Georgia
With the clock running out on the 2016 legislative session, the House and Senate resuscitated Marsy’s Law for Georgia, forming a committee that will study the victims’ rights amendment language over the summer months. “With a…
Legislature To Study Giving Equal Rights To Crime Victims
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Brian Robinson, 770-533-2617 March 23, 2016 Legislature To Study Giving Equal Rights To Crime Victims Proponents plan to reintroduce constitutional amendment known as Marsy’s Law in 2017 Before adjourning the 2016 legislative…
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.