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Marsy’s Law for Georgia Recognizes Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles Member Meg Heap with Champion Award
Heap receives a Challenge Coin for her role and support as a victim advocate for the State of Georgia
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Marsy’s Law for Georgia Supports the Notification Package of Criminal Record Responsibility Act
The notification package, with complete bipartisan support, will be heard in the Senate Judiciary on Tuesday, March 1.
Spotlight on Meg Heap in Honor of Women’s History Month
Marsy’s Law for Georgia is honored to recognize Advisory Board member and victims’ advocate Meg Heap for Women’s History Month.
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Op Ed: The More You Know; the Safer You Are. Proposed Legislation Brings Georgia One Step Closer to a Statewide Automated Victim Notification System to Implement Victims’ Rights
By Professor Christine M. Scartz, University of Georgia School of Law Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of the Jane W. Wilson Family Justice...
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Marsy’s Law for Georgia Plans to Introduce Criminal Record Responsibility Act to General Assembly
Working with the Office of Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan and Senator Bo Hatchett from District 50, Marsy’s Law for Georgia has drafted legislation to...
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A Letter from Mel Hewitt, Partner and Crime Victim Attorney with Isenberg & Hewitt
Victim Notification Needs Action in Georgia
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It’s Been One Year. Has the Georgia Victims’ Rights Notification Card Helped Victims?
Crime victim advocates have been diligent in their quest to ensure all victims are informed of their rights since the Georgia Crime Victims Bill of...
Governor Brian Kemp Approves Proclamation for National Crime Victims' Rights Week 2021
Governor Brian Kemp approved a statewide proclamation to commemorate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) from April 18 to 24, 2021.
City of Atlanta Proclamation for National Crime Victims' Rights Week 2021
The Atlanta city council approved a proclamation to commemorate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) from April 18 to 24, 2021.
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Marsy’s Law for Georgia Announces 2021 Advisory Board
The board will help Marsy’s Law for Georgia continue to elevate victims’ rights across the state.