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Victims’ Rights Organization Calls Defense Motion in Arbery Case an Attack on Constitutional Rights

ATLANTA – December 9, 2020 – Marsy’s Law for Georgia is proud to present a Challenge Coin to Kimya Motley, chief executive officer for Haven of Light International, Inc., a Marsy's Law for Georgia Advisory board member, a domestic violence survivor, and author. Motley is being awarded this token of appreciation for her exceptional dedication in advocating for victims’ rights, along with her extensive involvement with Marsy’s Law for Georgia.

ATLANTA – October 22, 2020 – Marsy’s Law for Georgia is honored to present a Challenge Coin to Peter J. Skandalakis, Executive Director for the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia (PAC) and an advocate for crime victims’ rights, including domestic violence victims. Skandalakis was selected as a recipient based on his work with Marsy’s Law for Georgia, through a partnership with PAC, on the creation and launch of a new Georgia Crime Victims’ Rights Notification Card this month - Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM).

Card will help victims better understand their rights

ATLANTA – August 4, 2020 – From court closings to early prison releases, social distancing and more, the COVID-19 outbreak has made crime victims’ rights advocacy even more challenging. To recognize overcoming these unique obstacles with a continued commitment to victims’ rights, Marsy’s Law for Georgia is presenting a challenge coin to Beverly Muhammad for being an advocate who has gone above and beyond during the pandemic to help raise awareness of Marsy’s Law and the rights that victims in Georgia have since the passage of the constitutional law in 2018. Beverly Muhammad, an advocate for Atlanta Victim Assistance, Inc., and a Marsy’s Law for Georgia advisory committee member, is the first recipient of the 2020 Marsy’s Law for Georgia Challenge Coin.