Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin and Media Associations Host Ethical Reporting Webinar
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, and the Wisconsin Newspaper Association are jointly organizing a webinar to discuss best practices for ethical media reporting concerning crime victims.
Webinar Speakers and Moderation
- 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 for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- Renee Williams, Executive Director at the National Center for Victims of Crime
The panel will be moderated by Nela Kalpic, State Director for Marsy’s Law Wisconsin.
Webinar Focus and Topics
The event will cover the National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC) guide for reporters, emphasizing respectful interaction with victims. Key points include protecting survivors from unwanted attention and using their stories responsibly to benefit both reporters and victims.
Additionally, the webinar will link these guidelines to Wisconsin’s Marsy’s Law constitutional amendment, which secures victims’ rights such as privacy, notice, and participation in the justice process.
“The webinar focuses on recommendations that support victim privacy and empower survivors while facilitating responsible storytelling by the media.”
Author’s Summary: This webinar promotes ethical media coverage of crime victims by combining expert guidance and Wisconsin’s Marsy’s Law protections to balance victim rights with responsible journalism.
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