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One Step Further for Victims’ Rights Bill, NC House Votes Yes

Posted on Latest News by Jaspreet Singh · August 27, 2019 7:55 AM

RALEIGH, NC. (August 27, 2019) – Legislation to implement Marsy’s Law, the constitutional amendment to strengthen victims’ rights approved by voters last year, has passed through the N.C. House  and is one step closer to becoming law. Lawmakers, advocates and criminal justice professionals have worked relentlessly to ensure victims receive the rights they so strongly deserve and to ensure that the bill gives guidance to the agencies tasked with enforcing Marsy’s Law. The decision now lies with the Senate on whether to pass the bill before the constitutional amendment goes into effect on August 31.

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North Carolina's Dedication to Crime Victims' Rights Continues

Posted on Latest News by Breeanne Howe · April 08, 2019 1:41 PM

This week, the nation will recognize National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) April 7-13, but North Carolina's voters made their support for crime victims clear last November by voting for the Marsy's Law victims' rights amendment. More than 60 percent of statewide voters agreed that North Carolina's victims of crime deserve stronger constitutional rights. 

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Maurice Colbert

Posted on Victims’ Voices by Breeanne Howe · October 15, 2018 12:19 PM

Maurice was not kept informed and felt revictimized by the very system put in place to protect him.

 

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Tammy Lynn Luna

Posted on Victims’ Voices by Breeanne Howe · October 05, 2018 1:41 PM

Tammy Lynn Luna was never informed of her rights as a victim.

 

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Teddy Lamm

Posted on Victims’ Voices by Breeanne Howe · October 05, 2018 1:38 PM

Teddy Lamm was told he had no control in the criminal justice process.

 

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Frances Battle Wants to Ensure That Victims Don't Fall Through the Cracks

Posted on Supporters’ Stories by Breeanne Howe · October 05, 2018 1:35 PM

“Marsy’s Law is an opportunity for us to position this state to do some badly needed process improvement to the criminal justice system that ensures victims will not fall through the cracks; that they will be heard and that there will be an ongoing commitment to victims’ rights.”

 

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Kenneth Brown

Posted on Victims’ Voices by Breeanne Howe · October 04, 2018 12:54 PM

During the criminal justice process, Kenneth Brown's voice was not heard.

 

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Montgomery County Sheriff Chris Watkins Understands First Hand Why Victims of Crime in North Carolina Need Equal Rights

Posted on Supporters’ Stories by Breeanne Howe · October 04, 2018 12:47 PM

 


Jeanette's Mother

Posted on Victims’ Voices by Breeanne Howe · October 04, 2018 12:45 PM

Jeanette was nearly killed by her husband in 2017, and her family has not been kept informed and have not had their voices heard.

 

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Kit Gruelle Knows Victims Deserve Equal Treatment Across North Carolina

Posted on Supporters’ Stories by Breeanne Howe · October 03, 2018 1:29 PM

“Marsy’s Law is going to basically remind everybody in the system how important that process is of helping someone heal after they have experienced victimization.”

 

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