Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin and Media Associations Host Ethical Victim Reporting Webinar
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, together with the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and the Wisconsin Newspaper Association, is organizing a webinar dedicated to responsible media practices when reporting on crime victims.
Webinar Speakers
- Leigh Mills, Evening News Anchor at WMTV
- Kim Goldman, Victim Rights Advocate and sister of OJ Simpson murder victim Ron Goldman
- Ashley Lutheran, Deputy Investigations Editor for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- Renee Williams, Executive Director of the National Center for Victims of Crime
The panel will be moderated by Nela Kalpic, State Director for Marsy’s Law Wisconsin.
Webinar Focus Areas
- Guidance from the National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC) on best practices for reporters
- Techniques for protecting survivors from unwanted attention
- Strategies to use victims’ stories responsibly to benefit both the reporter and the survivor
- Linking media practices to Wisconsin’s constitutional crime victims’ rights amendment, Marsy’s Law
“The webinar will explore NCVC's recommendations for engaging with victims, including protecting their privacy and ensuring they have a voice in the justice process.”
Marsy’s Law guarantees crime victims rights such as privacy, timely notice, and participation throughout the justice proceedings in Wisconsin.
Author’s summary: A collaborative webinar will guide Wisconsin media in ethically reporting on crime victims, emphasizing survivors' rights under Marsy’s Law and best practices from national experts.