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Ensuring Victims Are Informed and Heard: Marsy’s Law and GOVS in Action
In honor of this year’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 19-25, Marsy’s Law for Georgia is spotlighting those who elevate victims’ voices,...
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Finding Strength After Tragedy: A Georgia Survivor’s Journey With Marsy’s Law
As we approach National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (April 19-25), Marsy’s Law for Georgia would like to spotlight and amplify victims’ voices....
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Advancing Victims’ Rights in Georgia: How Marsy’s Law and GOVS Support Survivors and Families
As we approach National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (April 19-25), Marsy’s Law for Georgia would like to spotlight a boots-on-the-ground victim...
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Marsy’s Law for Georgia Honors University of West Georgia Criminology Professors with Champion Awards
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Marsy’s Law for Georgia is pleased to bestow Marsy’s Law Champion Awards to University of West Georgia...
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Christopher Toussant’s Commitment to Victims’ Rights in Georgia
As Deputy Director for the Georgia Office of Victim Services, Christopher Toussant oversees the daily operations that ensure crime victims, their...
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Marsy’s Law for Georgia Recognizes Rep. Lucy McBath with Champion Award
Atlanta, GA – September 23, 2025 – Marsy’s Law for Georgia, a leading victims’ rights advocacy group, is honored to present Congresswoman Lucy McBath...
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Finding Forgiveness and Healing: Belgicia Howell-Cowart’s Story
On December 31, 1997, Belgicia Howell-Cowart’s life changed forever. “I was attacked by an ex-boyfriend. He stabbed me 20 times, beat me, strangled...
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Giving Victims a Voice: How Mandy and Asher Bring Healing Across Georgia
For nearly two decades, Mandy Kimner has dedicated her career to serving victims of crime in Georgia. As a Victim Services Specialist with the...
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Marsy's Law Urges Action on Victims Rights in Clayton After Guzman Release
Not informing the family of the error and release a likely violation of the victim’s constitutional rights
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Marsy’s Law for Georgia Honors Therapy Dog with ChamPAWion Award During National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Marsy’s Law for Georgia had the honor of presenting the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles Canine Comfort Dog, Asher, and his handler, Mandy...
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Marsy’s Law for Georgia to Honor Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock with Champion Award for His Work Supporting Crime Victims' Rights
Marsy's Law for Georgia is honored to announce that it will present U.S. Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock with its prestigious Champion Award during...
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Marsy’s Law for Georgia Is Turning the Georgia Skies Purple and Honoring Victim Advocates for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 21 – 27
The entire state is showing support for victims of crime.
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Marsy’s Law for Georgia Recognizes Fulton County Superior Court Clerk for System Implementations
The Honorable Ché Alexander, Fulton County Clerk of Superior and Magistrate Courts, oversees the judicial data entry for Fulton County into the...
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Victim Advocacy Groups Partner to Develop Pledge to Empower Victims
By partnering with client-facing businesses, the Pledge aims to create a network of informed and equipped organizations capable of offering...
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Turning a Tragedy into Activism: Janet Paulsen’s Story
Acworth, Georgia's mother, Janet Paulsen, never planned to be on the executive planning committee of the soon-to-open Cobb Family Advocacy Center,...