--- title: Latest News | Marsy's Law for Iowa | Marsy's Law for Iowa (2) description: Stay up-to-date on the latest news about Marsy's Law and victims' rights in Iowa. (2) --- # Marsy's Law for Iowa #### [What Is Marsy's Law?](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/what_is_marsy_s_law) December 9, 2021 The time has come for equal rights for crime victims. [Read More](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/what_is_marsy_s_law) #### [Coping During the Holiday Season](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/coping_during_the_holiday_season) December 3, 2021 While many are counting their blessings and marking this season with celebrations, it can be painful for survivors to navigate. For many, this... [Read More](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/coping_during_the_holiday_season) 1 min read #### [Drive Safe During the Holidays](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/drive_safe_during_the_holidays) November 23, 2021 For many Iowans, the holiday season means getting together with friends and family for celebrations, attending work parties or end of the year... [Read More](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/drive_safe_during_the_holidays) #### [Child Victims & Witnesses Support Materials](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/child_victims_witnesses_support_materials) November 18, 2021 The justice system is confusing and overwhelming for crime victims at any age but most especially children. The Child Victims and Witnesses Support... [Read More](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/child_victims_witnesses_support_materials) 1 min read #### [A Year With Marsy's Law](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/a_year_with_marsy_s_law) November 4, 2021 One year ago, our friends in Kentucky celebrated a victory - the people of the state voted for a crime victims' rights amendment. The Kentucky team... [Read More](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/a_year_with_marsy_s_law) 1 min read #### [Survivor Strong](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/survivor_strong) October 28, 2021 Des Moines, Dubuque, Ottumwa, Sheldon, Keota, Muscatine, Indianola… [Read More](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/survivor_strong) 1 min read #### [DV Awareness Mo Partners](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/dv_awareness_mo_partners) October 21, 2021 We've been talking a lot about Domestic Violence Awareness Month the past few weeks. During the month of October, we're working with our coalition... [Read More](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/dv_awareness_mo_partners) 1 min read #### [Domestic Violence + Homelessness](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/domestic_violence_homlessness) October 14, 2021 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month across the country, a time to amplify the voices and survivors of domestic violence, and raise awareness... [Read More](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/domestic_violence_homlessness) #### [In Their Own Words - Shal-Marie](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/in_their_own_words_shal_marie) October 7, 2021 Nothing has been easy for Shal-Marie since she became a victim survivor. But that hasn't stopped her from pushing through, charting her own course,... [Read More](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/in_their_own_words_shal_marie) 2 min read #### [Domestic Violence Connections](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/domestic_violence_connections) September 30, 2021 Domestic violence affects people every day across the United States. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence states that on average, nearly... [Read More](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/domestic_violence_connections) 2 min read #### [In Their Own Words - Tiffany](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/in_their_own_words_tiffany) September 23, 2021 We continue with our, "In Their Own Words," series this week. We think it's important that you hear directly from those who have navigated Iowas's... [Read More](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/in_their_own_words_tiffany) 1 min read #### [Homicide Connections](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/homicide_connections) September 16, 2021 Survivors of homicide, such as family members, friends, and other loved ones of the victim feel the life changing ramification of the trauma,... [Read More](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/homicide_connections) #### [In Their Own Words - Liz](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/in_their_own_words_liz) September 9, 2021 No one can help us illustrate the need for change in Iowa better than crime victims who have navigated the justice system. No one chooses to become a... [Read More](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/in_their_own_words_liz) 1 min read #### [Sexual Assault Connection](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/sexual_assault_connection) September 1, 2021 Anyone can be impacted by sexual violence. Rainn states that every 68 seconds an American is sexually assaulted. One in 6 American women and 1 in 33... [Read More](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/sexual_assault_connection) #### [In their Own Words - Vicki](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/in_their_own_words_vicki) August 26, 2021 We want you to hear directly from those who have navigated Iowas's criminal justice system. 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