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title: I Will Not Let This Happen to Someone Else - Marsy's Law for Iowa
description: One of the most profound experiences in the world is to be the victim of a crime. It can often change the way you see the world, impactin...
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# [I Will Not Let This Happen to Someone Else - Marsy's Law for Iowa](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/i_will_not_let_this_happen_to_someone_else)

 Written by [Marsy's Law for Iowa](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/author/marsys-law-for-iowa) | Feb 01, 2018

One of the most profound experiences in the world is to be the victim of a crime. It can often change the way you see the world, impacting your ability to trust or put faith into people or institutions. When your safety is compromised, it can take a lot to feel whole again.

In my role as Victims Advocacy Director at Marsy’s Law for Iowa, I meet every day with Iowans who have been the victims of crimes. Despite having something terrible happen to them, these are people who have committed to saying**, “I will not let this happen to someone else.” **I cannot describe how moving it is to see a parent whose child has been raped or a woman who was physically assaulted commit to making the process better for the next family, or the next woman.

 

Since starting in January, I have sat across the table from brave mothers who have spoken about the loss of their child at the hands of someone else. I have watched as courageous women have told their heart wrenching stories of violence to legislators and reporters. I have worked with other victim-centered advocacy groups to help support their efforts and give the victims involved in their organizations a voice in the justice system.

 

While it may seem daunting, survivor advocates have told me this work makes them feel empowered and strong. They are in control and working for a positive change for other Iowa families.

 

Marsy’s Law for Iowa will give victims in Iowa a bill of rights and protections essential to maintaining safety and dignity.  I can tell you firsthand the impact that Iowa victims are having on this process. Their stories are the most influential.

 

Everyone is in a different place along their healing journey, but if you or someone you know may be interested in learning more about being a survivor advocate, there is a place for you here.

 

Laurel Bruntz

[lbruntz@marsyslaw.us](mailto:lbruntz@marsyslaw.us)

(515) 554-9523

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