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Live Life Without Fear
I entered the career of Law Enforcement on a whim. I was looking for a career that would provide me with daily challenges and the opportunity to be...
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Being a Victim During a Pandemic
December 18, 2020
There's never a good time to be the victim of a crime. But being the victim and survivor during a pandemic is even more horrifying than normal.
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Highlight the Right: Dignity, Respect, and Fairness
December 14, 2020
The right to be treated with dignity, respect and fairness during all phases of the criminal justice process
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The System is Not Fine
December 12, 2020
Liz is a paramedic and nurse so when she and her husband, Troy, saw a driver on the side of the road, slumped over in their car, they knew they...
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Highlight the Right: Restitution
December 7, 2020
The right to full and timely restitution paid to the victim first and in full before any government fees or costs
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Whispers of Love, Hope, & Joy are Guardians of Victims' Rights
December 4, 2020
We recently presented our “Guardian of Victims’ Rights” award to Pastor Deb Rensink, CEO and founder of Whispers of Love, Hope, & Joy located in...
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Highlight the Right: Victim Notification
November 30, 2020
The right, upon request, to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of all proceedings involving the criminal offense The right, upon request, to...
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Highlight the Right: Privacy
November 13, 2020
The right to privacy, including the right to refuse a deposition or discovery request
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Highlight the Right: Victim Participation
November 9, 2020
The right to be informed of your rights The right to reasonably confer with the government attorney The right to be present at trial and proceedings...
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Marsy’s Law Could Provide Better Victim Privacy
October 29, 2020
Marsy’s Law Could Provide Better Victim Privacy
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Digital Postcard
October 16, 2020
Legislators care about their constituents (YOU) and the issues you care about! When a legislator hears about an issue from their constituents, it...
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 7, 2020
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This is a time that is recognized across the country to rally around DV survivors, highlight their...
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Our Coalition is Growing
October 1, 2020
We know many law enforcement members across our state have dedicated their careers to serving Iowa’s communities and victims of crime. As they...
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Why the Iowa Legislature should support Marsy's Law
September 30, 2020
Written by: Ashley Hinson and Marti Anderson
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Marsy’s Law Protects Victims’ Safety and the Criminal Process
September 23, 2020
Marsy’s Law Protects Victims’ Safety and the Criminal Process