Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin Hosts Webinar on Ethical Victim Reporting
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, and the Wisconsin Newspaper Association are partnering to present a webinar focused on best practices for ethical media coverage involving crime victims.
Webinar Speakers and Panel Moderator
- Leigh Mills, Evening News Anchor for WMTV
- Kim Goldman, Victim Rights Advocate and sister of O.J. 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.
Focus and Topics of the Webinar
The webinar will highlight recommendations from the National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC) guide for reporters. This includes best methods for interacting with victims that protect survivors from unwanted attention while allowing their stories to be shared in a way that benefits both the reporter and the victim.
Additionally, the session will connect these principles with Wisconsin’s Marsy’s Law constitutional amendment, which guarantees victims' rights such as privacy, notice, and participation in the justice process.
“The webinar will focus on the recommendations from the National Center for Victims of Crime guide that include best practices for protecting survivors and leveraging their stories positively.”
Marsy’s Law in Wisconsin ensures crime victims have constitutional rights aimed at safeguarding their privacy and ensuring their involvement in legal processes.
Summary: This webinar aims to enhance ethical reporting on crime victims by sharing guidelines that respect survivors' rights and connect to Wisconsin’s Marsy’s Law protections.
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