Why We Do What We Do, Facebook Live Interview with Emily Bonistall Postel

In this episode of Why We Do What We Do, we speak with Dr. Emily Bonistall Postel, State Director of Marsy’s Law for Kentucky, about the impact of victims’ rights in the Commonwealth five years after voters approved Marsy’s Law. More than 1.1 million Kentuckians — 63 percent of voters — voted “yes” on Marsy’s Law, ensuring crime victims have meaningful, enforceable constitutional rights. During this conversation, Emily reflects on the progress made over the past five years, the importance of trauma-informed justice, and the continued work to ensure victims and survivors are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness throughout the criminal justice process. In addition to serving as State Director, Dr. Emily Bonistall Postel, Ph.D., is a sociologist who works with survivors, prosecutors, and advocates to strengthen victims’ rights and advance trauma-informed justice. ABOUT MARSY’S LAW FOR KENTUCKY Marsy’s Law for Kentucky is committed to ensuring that crime victims have meaningful and enforceable constitutional rights, including the right to be informed, present, and heard throughout the criminal justice process. Since Kentucky voters approved Marsy’s Law, victims and survivors have had stronger protections and a greater voice within the justice system. Marsy’s Law for Kentucky continues to work alongside advocates, survivors, law enforcement, prosecutors, and community leaders to educate the public about victims’ rights and support their implementation across the Commonwealth. Learn more about Marsy’s Law for Kentucky: https://www.marsyslawforky.com Subscribe for more conversations with survivors, advocates, prosecutors, and leaders working to strengthen victims’ rights. #marsyslaw #marsyslawforky #kentucky #victimsrights #victimadvocacy #traumainformed #whywedowhatwedo