Status of Marsy's Law in Missouri

A state Constitutional Amendment for Victims’ Rights was passed in 1992. The Amendment was approved of by 84% of the voters.

• To learn more about your rights in Missouri, 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), Missouri Experienced 30,261 Violent Crimes In 2015.

• In 2015, There Were 502 Murders And Nonnegligent Manslaughters.

• In 2015 There Were 2,553 Rapes.

• In 2015 There Were 6,376 Robberies.

• In 2015 There Were 20,830 Aggravated Assaults.

Source: 2015 Crime In The United States, State Totals, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Website, 9/26/16

Resources in Missouri

Missouri Attorney General Victim Services

Missouri Department Of Corrections’ Victims Services

Missouri Crime Victims’ Compensation Program

Missouri Coalition Against Domestic And Sexual Violence

Parents Of Murdered Children – Kansas City Area Wide Chapter

Parents Of Murdered Children – St. Louis Area Wide Chapter

Parents Of Murdered Children – Central Missouri Area Wide Chapter