Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin and Media Associations Host Webinar on Ethical Reporting
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, in partnership with the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and the Wisconsin Newspaper Association, will hold a webinar focused on ethical and responsible media reporting involving crime victims.
Webinar Speakers and Moderator
- 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 at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- Renee Williams, Executive Director at the National Center for Victims of Crime
The session will be moderated by Nela Kalpic, State Director for Marsy’s Law Wisconsin.
Topics Covered
- Best practices from the National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC) guide for reporters
- How to interact respectfully with victims and shield survivors from unwanted attention
- Ways reporters can use victims' stories to create positive outcomes for both themselves and the survivors
- Connection between these practices and Wisconsin’s Marsy’s Law constitutional amendment
Marsy’s Law in Wisconsin guarantees crime victims rights such as privacy, notice, and participation in the justice process.
This webinar aims to enhance journalists’ understanding and application of ethical standards in victim reporting, aligning with Marsy’s Law protections.
Author’s summary: This webinar educates Wisconsin media professionals on responsible victim reporting, promoting respect for survivors' rights under Marsy’s Law and ethical journalism practices.