GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) — It’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, aiming to draw attention to the rights available to those impacted by crime across the country.
Here in Wisconsin the effort is being driven by Marsy’s Law Of Wisconsin.
“Every year, landmarks across Wisconsin join the national effort to raise awareness on victims rights by going purple,” Spokeswoman Nela Kalpic tells WTAQ.
That means displaying purple lights on buildings and landmarks. You’ll see that here in Green Bay as the Brown County Courthouse and Resch Expo will be showing purple lights for much of the week. The bridges in downtown Green Bay will also turn purple on Tuesday night.
Marsy’s Law, passed two years ago in Wisconsin, allows for additional rights for crime victims, including protecting their information and allowing them expanded rights during court proceedings.
“This week serves as a reminder that if you are a victim of crime, or if you become one in the future, that you are not helpless” Kalpic said.”And you are not alone.”
Kalpic, who is a survivor of an abusive marriage, says the law has been a big success in the state so far.
“Marsy’s Law is working just as we hoped it would,” said Kalpic. “It’s empowering victims to have a strong voice.”
Marsy’s Law is named for Marsy Nicholas, who was stalked and murdered by her ex-boyfriend in 1983.
The Green Bay Police Department has complied a video from a number of local organizations as a part of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.
