Marsy's Law for Iowa

"Nobody's prepared for this," Jeanis says. "There's no handbook on what to do as a family." hubs.la/Q045yPS60

#ThrowbackThursday: “They walked out of that podcast room with, like, eyes wide open; it was a cool moment to see. I could tell something kind of changed for them; one sort of mentioned, It’s not a project anymore,” Schaefer said. hubs.la/Q0457G940

Throwback as we prepare for National Crime Victims' Rights Week next month! #NCVRW2026 “We appreciate the support of our fellow Iowans who lit these well-known structures and allow victims to be represented in such a powerful way.” hubs.la/Q0459bdJ0

ICYMI: “I think you just have to have a true passion for helping people and, especially people that are vulnerable or who have gone through different types of trauma,” said Sleiter. hubs.la/Q0458rPg0

ICYMI: “A lot of times we think of human trafficking as in the movies like kidnapping. However, what we most commonly see in our community is something called grooming,” said Sarah K. hubs.la/Q0457zFx0

ICYMI: “It’s something that is easy to turn away from because it’s ugly, it’s uncomfortable. We don’t want to think of individuals being unsafe within their home. It is happening here..." hubs.la/Q045x75r0

ICYMI: Last month was Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, a time when it's important to highlight resources and education around the issue of teen dating violence. hubs.la/Q0457GTq0

“No one should get away with murder, and no family should have to wait for answers." hubs.la/Q0457Gw00

“Your call is 100% anonymous and it’s 100% confidential,” Kay said. “You do not have to disclose anything to us that you don’t want to — not your name, not your address, not the county you live in.” hubs.la/Q0457Bf-0

On what would have been her 64th birthday, we honor Marsy's memory by working to ensure every crime victim will have a voice in the justice system.

"Nobody's prepared for this," Jeanis says. "There's no handbook on what to do as a family." hubs.la/Q045yJjd0

She [LaShore] encouraged anyone who feels unsafe in their home to seek support early through available community resources. hubs.la/Q045bgt70

📣 Scheduling Update: Our interview with Dr. Emily Bonistall Postel has been rescheduled. We look forward to sharing this important conversation marking five years of Marsy's Law in Kentucky. Please stay tuned for the new date and time soon!

TOMORROW we'll be live on Facebook with Emily Bonistall Postel, State Director for Marsy’s Law for Kentucky. Five years after Kentuckians voted to secure constitutional rights for crime victims, we’ll discuss the impact, progress, and work ahead. RSVP: tinyurl.com/jv4v5fv2

“I am confident the unified coalition will prioritize the needs of sexual assault service providers and survivors.” hubs.la/Q044C2VH0

ICYMI: “A lot of teens don’t know and understand what a healthy love looks like because it’s their first-time experiences,” Cecilia, Iowa survivor services supervisor with Family Resources, said. “Everyone should feel safe in their relationship.” #TDVAM hubs.la/Q043ZtVj0

"No matter what is said, believe them. It's really the most important thing you can do," Pingel said. #TeenDatingViolenceAwarenessMonth hubs.la/Q043z8Fq0

President’s Day is a time to recognize those who have guided our country throughout its history.

"February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness month, dedicated to shining a light on the warning signs of unhealthy relationships." #TeenDatingViolenceAwarenessMonth hubs.la/Q0430G5J0

ICYMI: “So for some, technology like these Ring devices, they can just provide an added layer of security or possibly peace of mind as someone who's been impacted by violence works to rebuild their lives." hubs.la/Q042HRTR0