Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, in collaboration with the Personal Development Center and the Clark County District Attorney’s Office, is raising awareness about the rights available to victims of crime through a display of silhouettes March 4-11 at the Clark County Courthouse.
“The silhouette imagery serves as a poignant reminder that victims and survivors of crime may be among us unnoticed, perhaps as our neighbors, co-workers, or friends…”
–Nela Kalpic, State Director for Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin.
Attendees will experience an interactive display of red-painted silhouettes that represent someone impacted by crime. Each silhouette will have one of the rights provided by Wisconsin’s Crime Victims’ Rights constitutional amendment known as Marsy’s Law written on it. The silhouettes will also have QR codes on them that will connect people to the websites for Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, Personal Development Center and the Wisconsin Office of Crime Victims’ Services for additional information.
“The silhouette imagery serves as a poignant reminder that victims and survivors of crime may be among us unnoticed, perhaps as our neighbors, co-workers, or friends,” said Nela Kalpic, State Director for Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin. “Through this exhibit, we aim to illuminate victims’ rights and services, bringing them into the open for all to acknowledge and support.”
“The Clark County District Attorney’s Office is passionately committed to providing the dignity and respect crime victims deserve. We look forward to this silhouette presentation which is a powerful educational tool about Marsy’s Law and the victim support services available here in Clark County,” said Melissa Inlow, District Attorney of Clark County.
“At the Personal Development Center, we work to ensure the safety and empowerment of individuals affected by domestic abuse and sexual assault.” said Renee Schulz, Executive Director at Personal Development Center, which provides services to domestic abuse and sexual assault survivors. “We strive to aid those in need by offering support, identifying options, and providing resources to foster safety, instill hope, and empower individuals and families. Our participation in the silhouettes display reflects our dedication to raising awareness about available resources for victims of crime within our community.”
The display will begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, March 4 inside the Clark County Courthouse and conclude Friday, March 11. Kalpic, Inlow and Schultz will be at the courthouse on March 4 to answer any questions people may have.
