National Crime Victims' Rights Week is Underway

Marsy's Law for North Dakota is commemorating this observance by highlighting the voices of victims, advocates, and more over the course of the week. If you are interested in covering NCVRW, scheduling interviews with supporters and advocates about the impact of crime victims’ rights, or would like to learn more about Marsy’s Law for North Dakota’s plans for the week, please contact Justin Giorgio.

• National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (40th annual commemoration)
• Now - Saturday, April 24
• Coordinated by Marsy’s Law for North Dakota
• Contact Justin Giorgio ([email protected]) for more information about commemoration plans for North Dakota

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About Marsy’s Law for North Dakota:

Marsy's Law for North Dakota led the campaign in 2016 to pass a Crime Victims' Bill of Rights ratifying Article 1 Section 25 of the North Dakota Constitution. The amendment passed overwhelmingly with 62%, giving crime victims in North Dakota meaningful and enforceable constitutional rights equal to the rights of the accused.

Marsy’s Law for North Dakota is a Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights that is named after Marsalee “Marsy” Ann Nicholas, a beautiful, vibrant college student who was stalked and killed by her ex-boyfriend in 1983. Only a week after Marsy was murdered, her mother Marcella, and her brother Henry walked into a grocery store after visiting Marsy’s grave and were confronted by the accused murderer. They had no idea that he had been released on bail. In an effort to honor his sister, Dr. Henry Nicholas, co-founder of Broadcom Corporation, has made it his mission to give victims and their families constitutional protections and equal rights. He formed Marsy’s Law for All in 2009, providing expertise and resources to victims’ rights organizations nationwide.