Manitowoc, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, in collaboration with InCourage and the Manitowoc County District Attorney’s Office, is raising awareness about the rights available to victims of crime through a display of silhouettes Feb. 19-March 1 at the Manitowoc County Courthouse.
Attendees will experience an interactive display of red-painted silhouettes that represent someone impacted by crime. Each silhouette will have one of the rights provided by Wisconsin’s Crime Victims’ Rights constitutional amendment known as Marsy’s Law written on it. The silhouettes will also have QR codes on them that will connect people to the websites for Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, InCourage and the Wisconsin Office of Crime Victims’ Services for additional information.
“The silhouette imagery serves as a poignant reminder that victims and survivors of crime may be among us unnoticed, perhaps as our neighbors, co-workers, or friends,” said Nela Kalpic, State Director for Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin. “Through this exhibit, we aim to illuminate victims’ rights and services, bringing them into the open for all to acknowledge and support.”
“Every day, our office is dedicated to upholding the dignity and respect owed to victims of crime in our community, as guaranteed by our state constitution. We are eager to showcase these silhouettes and help educate our community on the rights afforded by Marsy’s Law and services available to them,” said Jacalyn LaBre, Manitowoc County District Attorney.
Marsy’s Law rights highlighted on the silhouettes include: right to privacy, right to notice, right to confer, right to be present, right to be heard, right to know your rights, right to restitution, and right to enforce your rights.
“At InCourage, our mission is to help alleviate the problems caused by domestic abuse and sexual assault,” said Sara Meier, Executive Director at InCourage. “We hope the silhouette display reminds all members of our community that victims of crime walk among us and they have a host of rights and services available to them to help in their recovery.”
The display will begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 19 inside the Manitowoc County Courthouse and conclude Friday, March 1. Kalpic will be at the courthouse on Feb. 19 to answer any questions people may have.
