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Marsy's Law for GA NCVRW Purple Skyline

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Marsy’s Law for Georgia Commemorates National Crime Victims' Rights Week with Purple Skyline and Champion Awards

Every April, Marsy’s Law for Georgia commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) with efforts that amplify the voices of crime victims...

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Keir Chapple, Director of the Georgia Office of Victim Services

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Marsy’s Law for Georgia Recognizes GOVS Director Keir Chapple with Champion Award in Honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

Marsy’s Law for Georgia, a leading victims’ rights advocacy group, presented the Georgia Office of Victim Services (GOVS) Director Keir Chapple with...

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Marsy's Law for Georgia Will Present a Champion Award to Georgia Office of Victims Services Director Keir Chapple for National Crime Victims Rights Week - April 6

To commemorate the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (April 19-25), Marsy’s Law for Georgia is presenting a Marsy’s Law Champion Award toKeir...

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Georgia Office of Victim Services and Marsy's Law

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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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Dr. Mai Naito Mills (UWG), Dr. Brittani McNeal (MGSU), Dr. Anthony Fleming (UWG)

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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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Rep McBath Champion Award

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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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Belgicia Cowart

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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 for Georgia

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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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Asher and Mandy

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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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