2014 NCVRW Videos

Tips for Using the Theme DVD

• Use the 5-minute video to open a news conference on victims' rights.
• Incorporate the video into activities you are already planning for National Crime Victims' Rights Week. It's a powerful way to begin a candlelight vigil, panel discussion, or reception at your facility.
• Create your own public awareness event around a special screening of the video.
• Encourage allied professionals to show the video at staff meetings and board retreats.
• Encourage faith-based organizations to use the video in their social justice outreach work.
• Share the video with local media as a catalyst to encourage coverage of events during National Crime Victims' Rights Week. (Let your broadcasting friends know they are welcome to use clips from the longer video in their features.)
• Send the PSAs to local TV and radio stations to promote NCVRW or your own events. Space is included at the end of the PSAs to add local contact information; many stations will add this additional information for you. (See scripts on page 6 in section 4: Communicating Your Message: Media Tips & Tools.)

Tips for Holding Your Own Screening

• Choose a location where your audience will be comfortable watching the video. It should be quiet and dark with seating, if possible.
• You will need a DVD player, good speakers, and a large monitor or screen to properly show the video at an event. If you do not have your own equipment, you can rent these items from a professional audiovisual company. You can also choose a location with an in-house system. (Many hotels, schools, libraries, and conference facilities provide this service.)