--- title: Latest News | Marsy's Law for Iowa (5) description: Stay up-to-date on the latest news about Marsy's Law and victims' rights in Iowa. (5) --- # Latest News Stay up to date on Marsy's Law for Iowa's weekly blogs/news. 1 min read #### [Live Life Without Fear](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/live_life) December 26, 2020 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... [Read More](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/live_life) 1 min read #### [Being a Victim During a Pandemic](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/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. [Read More](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/being_a_victim_during_a_pandemic) 5 min read #### [Highlight the Right: Dignity, Respect, and Fairness](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/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 [Read More](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/highlight_the_right_dignity_respect_and_fairness) 1 min read #### [The System is Not Fine](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/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... [Read More](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/the_system_is_not_fine) 2 min read #### [Highlight the Right: Restitution](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/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 [Read More](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/highlight_the_right_restitution) 1 min read #### [Whispers of Love, Hope, & Joy are Guardians of Victims' Rights](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/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... [Read More](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/whispers_of_love_hope_joy_are_guardians_of_victims_rights) 2 min read #### [Highlight the Right: Victim Notification](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/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... [Read More](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/highlight_the_right_victim_notification) 4 min read #### [Highlight the Right: Privacy](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/highlight_the_right_privacy) November 13, 2020 The right to privacy, including the right to refuse a deposition or discovery request [Read More](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/highlight_the_right_privacy) 5 min read #### [Highlight the Right: Victim Participation](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/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... [Read More](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/highlight_the_right_victim_participation) 2 min read #### [Marsy’s Law Could Provide Better Victim Privacy](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/marsy_s_law_could_provide_better_victim_privacy) October 29, 2020 Marsy’s Law Could Provide Better Victim Privacy [Read More](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/marsy_s_law_could_provide_better_victim_privacy) 1 min read #### [Digital Postcard](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/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... [Read More](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/digital_postcard) 3 min read #### [Domestic Violence Awareness Month](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/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... [Read More](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/domestic_violence_awareness_month) 1 min read #### [Our Coalition is Growing](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/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... [Read More](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/our_coalition_is_growing) 2 min read #### [Why the Iowa Legislature should support Marsy's Law](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/why_the_iowa_legislature_should_support_marsy_s_law_oped) September 30, 2020 Written by: Ashley Hinson and Marti Anderson [Read More](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/why_the_iowa_legislature_should_support_marsy_s_law_oped) 1 min read #### [Marsy’s Law Protects Victims’ Safety and the Criminal Process](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/marsy_s_law_protects_victims_safety_and_the_criminal_process) September 23, 2020 Marsy’s Law Protects Victims’ Safety and the Criminal Process [Read More](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/marsy_s_law_protects_victims_safety_and_the_criminal_process) [ Prev ](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/page/4) [3](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/page/3) [4](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/page/4) [5](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/page/5) [6](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/page/6) [7](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/page/7) [ Next ](https://ia.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/page/6)