Status of Marsy's Law in New York
Currently, New York does not have a Victims’ Rights Amendment to its Constitution.
- To learn more about your rights in New York, 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), New York Experienced 75,165 Violent Crimes In 2015.
- In 2015, There Were 609 Murders And Nonnegligent Manslaughters.
- In 2015 There Were 6,074 Rapes.
- In 2015 There Were 23,936 Robberies.
- In 2015 There Were 44,546 Aggravated Assaults.
Source: 2015 Crime In The United States, State Totals, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Website, 9/26/16
Resources in New York
New York Attorney General Victim Services
New York Department Of Corrections’ Victims Services
New York Crime Victim Compensation Program
New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
New York Legal Assistance Group’s Women’s Center For Victim Protection
New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault
Parents Of Murdered Children – Albany Chapter
Parents Of Murdered Children – North Bronx/Westchester Chapter
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.