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How Tennesseans Can Do Their Part During Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Let’s work together during Domestic Violence Awareness Month to do our part to make sure the rights and voices of victims are clearly heard.
Marsy's Law for Tennessee Supports Domestic Violence Awareness Month with the #LightYourPorchPurple Campaign
Supporters are encouraged to participate by replacing their porch light with a purple bulb and sharing the warning signs of domestic violence.
U.S. Senate Nominee Bill Hagerty Endorses Marsy’s Law For Tennessee
August 31, 2020 - Today, Marsy’s Law for Tennessee announced the endorsement of the U.S. Senate Republican Nominee, former Ambassador to Japan, and former Tennessee Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty.
Marsy’s Law for Tennessee Honors Lt. Governor Randy McNally, Speaker Cameron Sexton with Champion Of Victims’ Rights Award
Friday, August 14 - Marsy’s Law for Tennessee presented Lt. Governor Randy McNally of Oak Ridge and Speaker Cameron Sexton of Crossville with the Champion of Victims’ Rights Award for their dedication to protecting the rights of crime victims in the Tennessee General Assembly.
Dunavant offers insight on Marsy’s Law for Tennessee
Wednesday, July 22- Marianne Dunavant, Victim Outreach Director for Marsy’s Law for Tennessee, was the guest speaker at the Dyersburg Kiwanis Club meeting, held at the Lupo’s Event Center. Dunavant shared insight on the proposed Marsy’s Law, which would strengthen the rights of crime victims in Tennessee’s state constitution.
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Marsy’s Law for Tennessee Honors Senator John Stevens, Representative Patsy Hazlewood with Champion Of Victims’ Rights Award
July 16, 2020 - Today, Marsy’s Law for Tennessee presented State Senator John Stevens of Huntingdon and State Representative Patsy Hazlewood of Signal Mountain with the Champion of Victims’ Rights Award for their dedication to protecting the rights of crime victims in the Tennessee General Assembly.
ICYMI: What's next for the Tennessee Legislature and Marsy's Law
KNOXVILLE, TN - In case you missed it, the Tennessee legislature will be heading back to sessions in a matter of weeks on June 1st. The house will be hoping to cover a range of bills and topics, including Marsy's Law.
Tennessee Crime Victims Say Passing Marsy's Law is Essential This Year
May 21, 2020 – Tennessee victims, organizations and advocates dedicated to protecting the rights of crime victims and their families have come together to endorse Marsy’s Law for Tennessee -- a law that will strengthen the rights of crime victims in Tennessee’s state constitution.
Marsy’s Law for Tennessee Calls on Sheriffs Notify Crime Victims When Inmates Released Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
NASHVILLE – As Tennessee’s 95 sheriffs grapple with the decision to release inmates to avoid the spread of COVID-19 in their local jails, Marsy’s Law for Tennessee is reminding them of their constitutional duty to notify crime victims of an inmate’s release.
Tennessee Lawmakers Propose Constitutional Amendment to Support Victims of Crime
For Immediate Release
February 18, 2020
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Mary Scott DeVault
Tennessee Lawmakers Propose Constitutional Amendment to Support Victims of Crime
Nashville, Tenn. - State Senator John Stevens of Huntingdon and State Representative Patsy Hazlewood of Signal Mountain have introduced legislation that would strengthen the rights of crime victims in Tennessee’s state constitution. Senate Joint Resolution 885 and House Joint Resolution 822, known as Marsy’s Law, will ensure that victims of crime have equal, constitutional rights on the same level as those accused and convicted of crimes.