Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin Leads Effort to “Go Purple” for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

Landmarks across Wisconsin will be lit in purple lights joining in the national commemoration of victims’ rights.

Marsy’s Law silhouettes will also be on display in the State Capitol.

MADISON, Wis. – Major landmarks across Wisconsin are being lit in purple lights next week as part of a statewide recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW). The annual event, which is overseen by the Office for Victims of Crime within the U.S. Department of Justice, will occur from April 19-25.

The purple light effort in the Badger State is organized by Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin.

The purple lights reflect this year's 2026 NCVRW theme – Listen. Act. Advocate – symbolizing solidarity with victims and honoring those who live among us. NCVRW occurs just a few weeks after the six-year anniversary of the April 7, 2020 ratification vote of Wisconsin’s crime victims’ right constitutional amendment commonly known as Marsy’s Law.

The following landmarks around Wisconsin will join in recognizing NCVRW by participating in the Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin Go Purple campaign:

• Madison Municipal Building (will be lit on April 19-21, 23 and 25)
• Main and Walnut Street Bridges in Downtown Green Bay (April 19 only)
• Brown County Courthouse
• Resch Expo Center
• Milwaukee City Hall
• 600 East Café
• Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
• Lakefront Brewery
• MGIC
• Milwaukee Art Museum
• Pritzlaff Building

Additionally, in conjunction with the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s NCVRW event on April 24, 2026, Marsy’s Law will showcase a powerful silhouette display in the state Capitol building to raise awareness about some of the key rights guaranteed to victims under Marsy’s Law including: the rights to privacy, to notice, to confer with the prosecution, to be present, to be heard, to restitution, to know their rights, and to enforce these rights. These silhouette displays have previously been displayed throughout the state.

“Six years ago, Wisconsin took an essential step forward in ensuring crime victims are heard and prioritized, transforming our criminal justice system,” said Nela Kalpic, state director for Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin. “Marsy’s Law allows survivors to have concrete protections in the courtroom, giving them the ability to be more engaged, involved, and respected throughout the process. We are grateful to the organizations that continue to support crime victims’ rights by participating in events like our purple lighting effort.”

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