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Marie Verzulli - 518 453 6797 - verz@nycap.rr.com
WHO WE ARE
We are a group of individuals who have lost a loved one to murder. We may or may not agree on the death penalty in theory, but we do believe that our time, money and resources are better spent on victim services, community based prevention programs, and investing in our youth.
We believe that all murderers should be held accountable and punished to the extent the law allows. We also believe that for murder one should receive life in prison with no chance of parole. Furthermore, we believe that anyone convicted of taking the life of another who does not receive life without parole should have to take part in restorative justice practice before he or she may be considered for release.
We did not have the choice before our loved one was murdered, but we definitely have a choice as to which path we go down now.
WHAT WE DO
We work together with community based victim service providers. We share our stories and experiences. We find commonality and programs which help us build communities. We work with many different agencies to understand, improve and develop programs that will be beneficial to us and to others. We are also involved with restorative justice practices and advocacy programs.
WE ARE THE ONES LEFT BEHIND
We strive to help each other regain a sense of being safe. We may not have been able to prevent the death of our loved ones, but we can certainly bring meaning to their lives.
Marie Verzulli, NYS Coordinator
40 North Main Av Albany, NY 12203
518 453 6797
verz@nycap.rr.com