Activists to Push Marsy’s Law for Georgia at Capitol Tomorrow
MEDIA ADVISORY Jan. 31, 2018 Activists to Push Marsy’s Law for Georgia at Capitol Tomorrow More than 300 victims’ rights advocates will come to the Capitol Thursday to encourage their legislators to pass Marsy’s…
An Army of Survivors Show the Power of Victim Impact Statements
Wednesday, January 24th, 2018 marks the seventh day in the sentencing of former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar and, as the world has watched, the final day of powerful victim impact statements from his many victims. Over…
North Carolina – Like Other States – Supports Strengthening Victims’ Rights
The Marsy’s Law victims’ rights campaign is building momentum nationally – with a recent landslide bipartisan victory in Ohio and campaigns kicking off in additional states including Florida and Pennsylvania in 2018. Citizens across the nation…
2018 Momentum Continues to Grow
The momentum continues to grow statewide in support of strengthening victims’ rights in North Carolina. Marsy’s Law for North Carolina’s campaign to bring a constitutional amendment giving victims of crime equal rights in the state constitution…
An Optimistic Look at 2018
At the beginning of 2017, the Marsy’s Law for NC campaign released its first blog post raising awareness about the need for greater respect and recognition for North Carolina’s victims of crime. North Carolina, like…
Continuing A Strong Start for Victims’ Rights in North Carolina
For North Carolina, 2017 marked a pivotal year to support North Carolina victims. The Marsy’s Law campaign kicked off in North Carolina in April – joining other states to bring stronger victims’ rights laws guaranteeing victims…
Marsy’s Law for North Carolina Holiday Outreach
The holiday season is in full swing and along with it comes festive occasions and activities in communities all over the state. And if you check out Marsy’s Law NC on social media like Twitter, Facebook…
ICYMI: The Case for Marsy’s Law
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2017 Contact: Myranda Tanck [email protected] ICYMI: The Case for Marsy’s Law Lawmakers and survivors make the case for Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin in WisconsinEye panel interview MADISON – In case…
MLNC Campaign Continues to Build Across the State
The Marsy’s Law for NC campaign to educate North Carolinians about the need to strengthen victims’ rights continues to build in anticipation of a statewide vote next year. As part of the outreach, the Marsy’s Law…
MLNC Speaks to Charlotte Domestic Violence Advocacy Council
The Marsy’s Law NC team was invited to participate in a Charlotte area Domestic Violence Advocacy Council event to educate the community about the important victims’ rights legislation, Marsy’s Law, being considered in the General Assembly….
Surf City Votes to Support Victims’ Rights Legislation in North Carolina
The coastal community Surf City’s local town council voted unanimously on November 8th in favor of a resolution to support legislation that will strengthen language in the state constitution giving crime victims an equal level of…
Communities, Law Enforcement and Elected Officials Supporting Marsy’s Law for NC
Marsy’s Law for NC continues to gain momentum with local community endorsements and the support of more than half of the state’s sheriffs. To-date, 10 towns and three counties have voted for and endorsed the legislation…
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.