Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin and Media Associations Host Webinar on Ethical Victim Reporting
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, and the Wisconsin Newspaper Association are teaming up to present a webinar on best practices for responsible media coverage involving crime victims.
Webinar Speakers and Moderator
- Leigh Mills, Evening News Anchor for WMTV
- Kim Goldman, Victim Rights Advocate and sister of O.J. 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.
Topics Covered
The webinar will highlight guidance from the National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC) reporter’s guide, which outlines best practices when interacting with victims. It covers how to protect survivors from unwanted attention and how to responsibly share their stories for mutual benefit.
Additionally, the session will explore how these ethical media practices align with Wisconsin’s constitutional amendment for crime victims’ rights, known as Marsy’s Law, which guarantees rights including privacy, notice, and active participation in the justice process.
"The webinar will focus on recommendations from the National Center for Victims of Crime guide for reporters that includes best practices for interacting with victims, protecting survivors, and leveraging their stories positively."
Author’s summary: The webinar offers vital guidance on ethical media coverage for crime victims, linking best practices with Wisconsin’s Marsy’s Law protections.