Marsy's Law is California's Crime Victims' Bill of Rights, passed in 2008 as Proposition 9 by California voters, led by Henry T. Nicholas, III, a leader in the Victims' Rights Movement.
The City of Santa Ana, led by Mayor Miguel Pulido, and the Santa Ana Unified School District, led by Supt. Jane Russo, are strong supporters of the Nicholas Academic Centers’ students, staff and programs.
NAC staff work closely with teachers and administrators at SAUSD schools to coordinate after-school tutoring and mentoring with school curricula and college counseling.
The University of California, Irvine Department of Education is partnering with the Nicholas Academic Centers on a research project to assess the performance and growth potential of the after-school tutoring and mentoring program for high school students
Chapman University is partnering with the Nicholas Academic Centers to host a “Visiting Scholar Series” designed to introduce NAC students to college-level learning and academic excellence offered by highly respected local universities.
Todd Spitzer has served for more than two decades in public service to the citizens of Orange County and California, was the Chairman and Campaign Manager of Proposition 9, "Marsy’s Law", and is a leading figure among Victims Rights Advocates.
Another prominent figure in California's Victims Rights, Attorney Mike Fell successfully represented the family of slain teen Chelsea King and the Adenhart family in the Andrew Gallo DUI/Homicide case of 2010.
Crime Victims United of California is the only organization of its kind - using education, legislative advocacy and political action to give victims a voice.
JHV assists homicide victim survivors by providing them with their rights under current laws and provide support of victims who fight for their rights.
