Status of Marsy's Law in Alaska
A state Constitutional Amendment for Victims’ Rights was passed in 1994 and received 87% of support of the voters.
- To learn more about your rights in Alaska, please visit the National Crime Victim Law Institute (NCVLI) by clicking here.
Violent Crime In Your State: Did You Know?
According To Recently Released Statistics By The Federal Bureau Of Investigation (FBI), Alaska Experienced 5,392 Violent Crimes In 2015.
- In 2015, There Were 59 Murders And Nonnegligent Manslaughters.
- In 2015 There Were 901 Rapes.
- In 2015 There Were 761 Robberies.
- In 2015 There Were 3,671 Aggravated Assaults.
Source: 2015 Crime In The United States, State Totals, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Website, 9/26/16
Resources in Alaska
Alaska Office Of Victims’ Rights
Alaska Victim-Witness Assistance Program
Alaska Department Of Corrections’ Victims Services
Alaska Violent Crimes Compensation Board
Alaska Network On Domestic Violence And Sexual Assault (ANDVSA)
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.