NCVRW Resource Guide: 2006 Community Awareness Programs N-O

In Fremont, Nebraska, the Crisis Center for Domestic Abuse/Sexual Assault partnered with local businesses and restaurants, a college, and a local victim assistance agency to carry out an awareness campaign for a five-county rural area during NCVRW. Billboards in three of the counties displayed information about NCVRW and incorporated the NCVRW theme. Law enforcement victim packets containing information on victims' rights and services were distributed, and a Clothesline Project and information booth were displayed at various locations in the community. Ribbons, fliers, posters, brochures, and tear-off informational sheets in English and Spanish were used to promote NCVRW.

Nevada

“Tribes United in Victim Awareness”

The Paiute-Shoshone Tribe of Fallon, Nevada, joined forces with another Indian tribe in Nevada and with victim service providers to carry out an NCVRW activity entitled “Tribes United in Victim Awareness.” The two tribes walked from their respective locations toward each other and met halfway—approximately 20 miles for each tribe. When they met, they signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for future collaboration in combating child abuse, domestic violence, and elder abuse. A celebration followed the signing of the MOU and they distributed items that promoted awareness of crime victims' rights and services. Promotion for the event and NCVRW was implemented through fliers, brochures, T-shirts, a local radio station, and several area newspapers.

New Hampshire

“It's Personal! Strength in Unity for Victim Rights” Campaign

In Laconia, New Hampshire, the Belknap County Citizens Council on Children and Families collaborated with law enforcement, victim service organizations, schools, and many other organizations to carry out a countywide community education campaign entitled “It's Personal! Strength in Unity for Victim Rights.” The campaign consisted of a “Silent Witnesses” display and the distribution of educational materials about victims' rights. A DVD/video was developed that contains interviews with victims and victim advocates. The project and NCVRW were advertised through newspapers, radio, bookmarks, table tent cards, and grocery bag advertisements.

New Jersey

Educational Seminars

The Teaneck Police Department of Teaneck, New Jersey, partnered with local businesses, a local high school, and other organizations to implement seminars on a variety of crime-related topics, such as crimes against the elderly, throughout NCVRW. They also distributed magnetic cards containing local emergency numbers. NCVRW and the seminars were promoted through fliers, a newspaper advertisement, and a public service announcement on a local cable television station.

New Mexico

“Know Your Rights” Presentations, Cell Phone Drive, “Elderly Crime Victims' Rights Day,” and More

In Las Cruces, New Mexico, the Third Judicial District Attorney's Office collaborated with local law enforcement, victim service providers, and other organizations to carry out a series of events during NCVRW. The kickoff event was a “Crime Victims' Rights Informational Fair” where victims' rights brochures in both English and Spanish were distributed. “Know Your Rights” presentations were given at local elementary schools, and promotional items, such as pencils, were distributed to the children. Other events included a cell phone drive for victims, an “Elderly Crime Victims' Rights Day” at local nursing homes that involved distributing information on elder fraud, and a roundtable discussion on victims' rights. The week concluded with community members wearing the color purple in honor of victims' rights. The campaign was advertised through local radio and newspapers.

New York

“Take Back the Night” Rally and March, Educational Seminars

Herkimer County Victim Services of Herkimer, New York, collaborated with the county's child advocacy center to hold a series of events during NCVRW. They did a Clothesline Project and held a “Take Back the Night” rally and march, which included informational tables and a victim speak-out. The partners also held seminars open to the public that addressed various victim-related topics and educational programs at area schools. Events were advertised through local television and newspapers.

North Carolina

Poster and Information Sheet Campaign

The Durham Crisis Response Center in Durham, North Carolina, worked with local law enforcement, the district attorney's office, local universities and university organizations, and a local community-based Latino organization to educate the Latino community on statutory and date rape during NCVRW. Posters and informational sheets were developed in both English and Spanish and addressed the risks of violence. They also provided information about local resources available to victims. The partners distributed the posters and informational sheets to the community at a local personal safety fair held during NCVRW, and sent them to local businesses and agencies. The campaign was promoted through television, radio, and a local Spanish newspaper.

North Dakota

“Kids Are Our Business Breakfast”

In Fargo, North Dakota, the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center of Fargo-Moorhead partnered with local law enforcement and schools to host a “Kids Are Our Business Breakfast,” a community event that focused on child abuse. The partners also broadcast an antiviolence public service announcement on two local cable television stations that focused on youth victims. Promotional items were developed and distributed. The message of the items was that victims should not be blamed, and they contained information on available services.

Ohio

Child Victims Awareness Campaign

In Bowling Green, Ohio, an organization called Behavioral Connections collaborated with victim service organizations to carry out a public awareness campaign that focused on child crime victims. They used local radio and newspapers to advertise NCVRW, the impact that crime has on children, and the services that are available for children and their families.

“A Day in Our Shoes” Memorial, Candlelight Vigil, Luncheon

Townhall II in Kent, Ohio, partnered with victim assistance programs and other organizations to carry out a public awareness campaign that consisted of a crime victims' memorial entitled “A Day in Our Shoes,” a candlelight vigil, and luncheon. NCVRW was promoted through posters, bookmarks, wooden ribbons representing different types of crime victims, a radio public service announcement, newspaper articles, and a television advertisement.

Press Conference, Candlelight Vigil

Advocates for Victims and Justice, Inc., of Toledo, Ohio, worked with local law enforcement, churches, victim advocate programs, and other organizations to implement a public awareness campaign. The kickoff event was a press conference with speakers, including the local prosecutor and victim service providers. The partners also held a candlelight vigil and developed and disseminated brochures containing information on victim services. They developed a public service announcement for local television stations and advertised NCVRW and their events on a local radio station.

Oklahoma

GRACE Manual, Resource Guide, Informational Event

In Idabel, the Southeast Oklahoma Victims Advocacy Board collaborated with local law enforcement, victim service providers, and various other organizations to promote awareness of resources available to victims, primarily child victims, and their families or caregivers. They developed a GRACE: Getting Responsible About Child Endangerment manual and a resource guide containing information on abuse and neglect, the rights of child victims, and resources. These documents were distributed at an informational event during NCVRW, and at other community events. NCVRW and the event were promoted through press releases, fliers, and advertisements on the radio and in the newspaper.

Oregon

Informational Campaign

The Clackamas County District Attorney's Office in Oregon City, Oregon, worked with local victim service organizations to hold a kickoff event at a movie theater, which included a table containing information on NCVRW and available services. The partners also developed a public service announcement in both English and Spanish that gave information on local victim services. The announcement played at two local movie theaters during the weeks leading up to and following NCVRW. A number of promotional items were also developed and distributed in both English and Spanish, including auto window signs that displayed the NCVRW theme, victim resource cards, and bookmarks.

“Disability-Awareness and Crime Victims' Rights Toolkits”

In Portland, Oregon, Portland State University partnered with the Brain Injury Association of Oregon and other state centers that provide services to people with disabilities to create “Disability-Awareness and Crime Victims' Rights Toolkits.” Videos, guidebooks, posters, and other resources for victims, especially victims with disabilities, were included in the kits. The partners also held forums that addressed a variety of crime-related topics and distributed the educational materials from the toolkits. Local radio and cable access television stations aired public service announcements during NCVRW.

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