Juneau, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, in collaboration with PAVE and the Dodge County District Attorney’s Office are raising awareness about the rights available to victims of crime through a display of silhouettes on August, 14 at the Dodge County Courthouse.
Attendees will experience an interactive display of red-painted silhouettes that represent someone impacted by crime. Each silhouette will have one of the rights provided by Wisconsin’s Crime Victims’ Rights constitutional amendment known as Marsy’s Law written on it. The silhouette will also have QR codes on them that will connect people to the websites for Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, PAVE and the state Office of Crime Victims’ Services for additional information.
“The imagery of the silhouette serves as a profound reminder that victims and survivors of crime often remain hidden in our society. We hope this exhibit will move victims’ rights and service out of the shadows for all to see.” said Nela Kalpic, the State Director for Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin.
Marsy’s Law rights highlighted on the silhouettes include: right to privacy, right to notice, right to confer, right to be present, right to be heard, right to know your rights, right to restitution, and right to enforce your rights.
“The Dodge County District Attorney’s office is honored to be part of the silhouette program to promote awareness of the constitutional rights given to victims under Marsy’s Law. We believe that it is important that victims have a voice in the criminal justice system, so they can feel empowered. The District Attorney’s Office strives to create an atmosphere of compassion and transparency with victims of crime.” said Dodge County District Attorney Andrea Will.
The display will run from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., Monday, August 14 at the Dodge County Courthouse (210 W. Center Street, Juneau).
Media Note: For media who wish to schedule an interview with one of the participants or receive additional information please contact Melinda Koski at mk@platform-communications.com.
Local stakeholders available for interviews are: Andrea Will (Dodge County Sheriff), Emily Shier, Executive Director, (PAVE), and Nela Kalpic (State Director for Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin).
