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CHIPPEWA COUNTY, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, in collaboration with the Family Support Center, the Chippewa County District Attorney’s Office, and the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office are raising awareness about the rights available to victims of crime through a display of silhouettes on Wednesday, July 12 at the Chippewa 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 silhouette will also have QR codes on them that will connect people to the website for Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, the Family Support Center, and the state Office of Crime Victims’ Services for additional information.
“The powerful imagery of the silhouette serves as a poignant reminder that victims and survivors of crime often go unnoticed within our midst. This exhibition encapsulates the human element that lies at the heart of the policies we wholeheartedly support as advocates, voters, and citizens,” said Nela Kalpic, the State Director for Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin.
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.
“Raising awareness of these important rights and the resources offered by local law enforcement is crucial,” said Chippewa County Sheriff Travis Hakes. “It’s impossible to exercise rights that we are not aware of. We hope this event serves as a reminder to individuals, empowering them with knowledge and encouraging them to make use of the available support.”
The display will run from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesday, July 12 at the Chippewa County Courthouse (711 N. Bridge Street in Chippewa Falls).
Media Note: For media who wish to schedule an interview with one of the participants or receive additional information please contact Melinda Koski at mk@platform-communications.com.
Local stakeholders available for interviews are: Travis Hakes (Chippewa County Sheriff), Wade Newell (Chippewa County District Attorney), Jeni Haddad (Domestic Violence Program Director, Family Support Center) and Nela Kalpic (State Director for Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin).
