Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin Hosts Webinar on Ethical Victim Reporting
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, in partnership with the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and the Wisconsin Newspaper Association, is organizing a webinar dedicated to responsible media coverage of crime victims.
Webinar Speakers and Moderator
- Leigh Mills, Evening News Anchor at 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
The discussion will be moderated by Nela Kalpic, State Director for Marsy’s Law Wisconsin.
Webinar Focus and Topics
The event will explore best practices recommended by the National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC) for ethical reporting that respects victims' privacy and dignity.
- How to interact with victims sensitively
- Protecting survivors from unwanted attention
- Using victims' stories responsibly to benefit both reporters and survivors
The webinar will also highlight Wisconsin’s Marsy’s Law, a constitutional amendment guaranteeing crime victims rights such as privacy, notification, and involvement in the justice process.
Marsy’s Law guarantees rights including "privacy, notice, and participation in the justice process."
Author's summary: This webinar aims to equip journalists with ethical guidelines to report on crime victims respectfully, aligning with Wisconsin's Marsy’s Law protections.