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Marsy’s Law for Florida Statement Regarding Signing of Victims of Crimes Bill (SB 1012/HB 697)
Marsy’s Law for Florida Statement Regarding Signing of Victims of Crimes Bill (SB 1012/HB 697)
Statement by Jennifer Fennell, Spokesperson for Marsy’s Law for Florida
Read moreStatement Regarding the Passage of Victims of Crimes Bill (SB 1012/HB 697)
Marsy’s Law for Florida commends the Florida Legislature on the passage of SB 1012/HB 697 sponsored by Senator Danny Burgess and Representative Colleen Burton, which achieves two important goals for crime victims.
Read moreA Closer Look at Marsy's Law for Florida with Rebekah Morlan
Rebekah Morlan is a victim advocate at the Gulf Coast Children's Advocacy Center in Panama City, Florida. She received her Bachelor's in Human Services from Southeastern University. As an advocate, she wants to bring hope to the families she gets to work with and also wants to continue to bring awareness regarding child abuse and the need for education and prevention.
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ICYMI: Marsy’s Law for Florida gives victims of crime a voice
In a recent op-ed in the Northwest Florida Daily News, former judge Representative Patt Maney outlined the many positive benefits Marsy’s Law for Florida has provided victims of crime since it was placed in the state constitution in 2018.
Read moreMarsy’s Law for Florida is Helping Crime Victims
In a recent letter to the editor in the Daytona Beach News-Journal, domestic violence survivor Misty Hicks describes how Marsy’s Law for Florida, which provides crime victims with constitutionally mandated rights and protections, helped ensure a just outcome in her case.
Read moreMarsy’s Law Applauds Governor DeSantis for Updated Victim Brochure
Tallahassee, Fla. (September 10, 2020) – Marsy’s Law for Florida praises Governor Ron DeSantis’ efforts to establish a new victims’ rights brochure to be used by law enforcement agencies as part of their constitutional requirement to notify victims of their rights.
Read moreMarsy’s Law for Florida Praises Florida Highway Patrol Policy Change That Would No Longer Share Victims’ Information Without Their Approval
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April 27, 2020
CONTACT:
Jennifer Fennell, CoreMessage
(850) 222-3767, [email protected]
Statement by Jennifer Fennell, Spokesperson for Marsy’s Law for Florida
Read moreOne Year After Passage, Marsy’s Law for Florida Remains Focused on Rights for Crime Victims
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November 6, 2019
CONTACT:
Jennifer Fennell, CoreMessage
(850) 222-3767, [email protected]
Read moreMarsy’s Law for Florida Commends Pasco County Sheriff’s Office for Victims’ Rights Notification Materials
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October 3, 2019
CONTACT:
Jennifer Fennell, CoreMessage
(850) 222-3767, [email protected]
Read moreMarsy’s Law for Florida Takes Legal Action in Support of Child Crime Victim’s Constitutional Rights
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August 28, 2019
CONTACT:
Jennifer Fennell, CoreMessage
(850) 222-3767, [email protected]
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