Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin Webinar on Ethical Victim Reporting
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, and the Wisconsin Newspaper Association are teaming up to host a webinar focused on ethical media reporting concerning crime victims.
Featured Speakers
- Leigh Mills, Evening News Anchor for WMTV
- Kim Goldman, Victim Rights Advocate and sister of OJ Simpson murder victim Ron Goldman
- Ashley Lutheran, Deputy Investigations Editor for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- Renee Williams, Executive Director at the National Center for Victims of Crime
Moderation
The session will be moderated by Nela Kalpic, State Director for Marsy’s Law Wisconsin.
Webinar Focus
The webinar will cover recommendations from the National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC) guide for reporters. It will address best practices for engaging with victims, including protecting survivors from unwanted attention and ethically sharing their stories to benefit both the reporter and survivor.
Additionally, the discussion will link these guidelines to Wisconsin’s Marsy’s Law, a constitutional amendment securing crime victims’ rights such as privacy, notice, and participation in the justice process.
“The webinar will focus on how to protect survivors from unwanted attention and leverage their stories to yield positive results for both the reporter and the survivor.”
Author’s summary: This webinar brings together media and advocacy experts to promote responsible reporting that protects crime victims’ rights under Wisconsin’s Marsy’s Law.