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In Their Own Words - Audrey

Audrey has been standing arm-in-arm with our organization since the very beginning. She knows Marsy's Law is the right thing to do, and even if it...

In Their Own Words - Dalene

We want you to hear directly from those who have navigated Iowas's criminal justice system. Their stories are what motivate us to keep moving...

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Time to Get Involved

We're so thankful to have so many supporters from across the state who are ready to get to work on behalf of Iowa crime victims. We hear often, "let...

DV Counts Report

"For the fifteenth consecutive year, the National Network to End Domestic Violence conducted our Domestic Violence Counts Survey: a one-day,...

In Their Own Words - Brianna

We want you to hear directly from those who have navigated Iowas's criminal justice system. Their stories are what motivate us to keep moving...

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It's Fair and It Just Makes Sense

If you become a victim of crime in our neighbor states of Illinois or Wisconsin, you are at an advantage to those across the river in Iowa. Because...

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"It ought to be hard, but not that hard"

We hope you have a wonderful and relaxing Independence Day this weekend. This marks the time where we can unite as a country to celebrate our...

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Elder Abuse Awareness Month

40 Years

Last month, in honor of the 40th anniversary of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, Marsy's Law teams lit the nation purple. These purple lights...

June is PTSD Awareness Month

We have met many survivor victims - whether it be from sexual assault, domestic violence or other major crimes- who have struggled with PTSD. June is...

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Tibbetts Trial Highlights Need for Marsy's Law

If you’re following the news lately, you know that the trial of Cristhian Bahena Rivera, accused of 1st degree murder in the death of University of...

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Victim Survivors Take Center Stage

Last week, our Law Enforcement Coordinator Leah gave you an update on her travels during National Crime Victims' Rights Week, meeting with those who...

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Hittin' the Road with the Law Enforcement Coalition

It's been awhile since I've had the opportunity to have in person meetings with law enforcement officials, and boy have I missed it.

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The Ultimate Guardians

During National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, we wanted to honor a few Iowans with our “Guardian of Victims’ Rights Awards.”

Their Voice When They Cannot Be Heard

Thank you Sheriff Van Renterghem, for your support of crime victims and Marsy's Law for Iowa.