Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin and Media Groups Host Webinar on Ethical Victim Reporting
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, together with the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and the Wisconsin Newspaper Association, will hold an online seminar dedicated to ethical standards in media when covering stories involving crime victims.
Webinar Speakers and Moderation
- 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.
Key Discussion Topics
The webinar will highlight insights from the National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC) guide for journalists. Participants will learn about ethical ways to engage with victims, strategies to maintain their privacy, and guidance on telling survivor stories responsibly while achieving a constructive outcome for both journalists and victims.
“The session will also connect these practices to Wisconsin’s constitutional amendment for crime victims’ rights – known as Marsy’s Law – which ensures key protections such as privacy, notice, and participation in the justice process.”
Author’s Summary
The webinar unites Wisconsin media and advocacy leaders to promote respectful, ethical reporting practices that protect victims' dignity and support responsible journalism.