“NOW I SPEAK: Victim Impact Statements”
April 26, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the virtual training “NOW I SPEAK: Victim Impact Statements.” This training is offered in observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.
Session Description:
Anna Nasset shares her own victim impact statement and breaks down how she created it, the people she worked with, and her thoughts behind it. Her impact statement led to one of the longest sentences in history for stalking and has been lauded by the Prosecuting Attorney and Judge on the case as the reason this sentence was given. She looks at other victim impact statements and shares the great import they serve for sentencing and healing.
Presenter: Anna Nasset
Anna Nasset is an international speaker providing training on stalking, sexual assault, victim services, suicide awareness, workplace culture, bystander prevention and more.
Anna has been an on-going victim of stalking by a man she does not know for the last decade and turns her experience of sexual and psychological abuse into that of speaking, outreach, and activism. In 2019 the offender received the maximum sentence for aggravated felony stalking, ten years. With her newfound freedom, Anna now works to change the story, to stand up and speak up, to educate others on sex related crimes, trauma, victim impact, and empowerment. She is passionate about assisting first responders, victim service providers, and community members.
Anna works with law enforcement, victim service agencies, state and local agencies, the Department of Defense, universities, businesses, and organizations to be part of the solution. She is also an associate board member of EVAWI (End Violence Against Women International) and Difference Makers 10 Strong.
Participant Registration and Cost:
This training is free. Participants need to register in advance for the training. Click here to register.