Status of Marsy's Law in Connecticut
In 1996, 79% of the voters passed a Constitutional Amendment for Victims’ Rights in Connecticut.
- To learn more about your rights in Connecticut, 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), Connecticut Experienced 7,845 Violent Crimes In 2015.
- In 2015, There Were 117 Murders And Nonnegligent Manslaughters.
- In 2015 There Were 773 Rapes.
- In 2015 There Were 2,892 Robberies.
- In 2015 There Were 4,063 Aggravated Assaults.
Source: 2015 Crime In The United States, State Totals, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Website, 9/26/16
Resources in Connecticut
Connecticut Office Of Victim Services
Connecticut Crime Victim Compensation Program
Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Victim Rights Center Of Connecticut, Inc. (VRCC)
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.