Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and Wisconsin Newspaper Association to Host Webinar on Ethical Victim Reporting

Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin Hosts Ethical Victim Reporting Webinar

Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and the Wisconsin Newspaper Association, is organizing a webinar on best practices for responsible media coverage when reporting on crime victims.

Webinar Speakers and Moderation

Leigh Mills, Evening News Anchor for 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 at the National Center for Victims of Crime

The panel will be moderated by Nela Kalpic, State Director for Marsy’s Law Wisconsin.

Topics Covered

The webinar will highlight recommendations from the National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC) guide for reporters, focusing on ethical interaction with victims. It will emphasize protecting survivors from unwanted attention and using their stories in a way that benefits both the reporter and the survivor.

Additionally, the discussion will link these journalistic practices to Wisconsin’s constitutional amendment for crime victims’ rights, known as Marsy’s Law, which guarantees victims privacy, notice, and the right to participate in the justice process.

"Marsy’s Law guarantees rights such as privacy, notice, and participation in the justice process."

Author's summary: Marsy’s Law Wisconsin is hosting a webinar to guide journalists in ethically reporting on crime victims, ensuring victims’ rights and privacy are respected.

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Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin Hosts Ethical Victim Reporting Webinar

Webinar Speakers and Moderation

Topics Covered

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