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The public service announcements are part of the Office for Victims
of Crime's (OVC's) efforts to raise public awareness on crime victims'
rights and issues. OVC also helps the Nation to observe National
Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) each April. Campaign efforts
include—
2009 NCVRW Introductory Theme DVD “25 Years of Rebuilding Lives: Celebrating the Victims of Crime Act”
“25 Years of Rebuilding Lives: Celebrating the Victims of Crime Act” is included in the 2009 Resource Guide kit as a public awareness tool and a tribute to crime victims and the advocates and public servants who work with them. OVC encourages you to use the DVD to kick off public awareness, education, and training events; reach out to victims in your community; and inspire local media to cover NCVRW events and topics. This year’s DVD also includes a 60-second television public service announcement that can be customized with your contact information. |
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2008 NCVRW Introductory Theme DVD "Justice for Victims. Justice for All"
The 2008 NCVRW Introductory Theme DVD "Justice for Victims. Justice for All." is part of NCVRW's campaign for victims' rights. Listen to victims of crime as they give accounts of their experiences and convey their message that victims have the right to be heard and the right to be treated with fairness.
Reach out to victims in your community with this introductory theme DVD at public awareness, education, and training events throughout the year. View the 2008 NCVRW Introductory Theme DVD page today.
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2006 NCVRW Introductory Theme DVD "Victims' Rights: Strength in Unity"
"Victims' Rights: Strength in Unity" is included as part of the Resource Guide kit. OVC encourages use of this DVD throughout the year at public awareness, education, and training events in local communities to promote and advance the cause of justice for victims of crime. A short version of the 6-minute theme DVD is available online in QuickTime and Windows Media formats. Visit the 2006 Resource Guide's Preview Clip page. |
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2005 NCVRW Theme: "Justice Isn't Served Until Crime Victims Are"
This excerpt from the 5-minute DVD introduces the 2005 NCVRW theme and uses a montage of photos, headlines, and personal statements to highlight notable achievements in the victims' rights field from the past 25 years. It also pays tribute to the legacy of President Ronald W. Reagan, who first proclaimed National Crime Victims' Rights Week in 1981. NOTE: This DVD is designed for use in standard DVD players. For PC or laptop users with a DVD drive, additional software may be required.
60-second spot - Transcript link
Windows Media File link (includes captions)
7.95 mb low-resolution
QuickTime File (includes captions)
818 kb |
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OVC developed seven public service announcements (PSAs) for television
this year for NCVRW 2005, April 10–16, 2005. All individuals who
appear in the PSAs are actual victims sharing their powerful experiences
as survivors of crime while highlighting the availability of victims'
rights and services. Each PSA is open-captioned for deaf and hard of
hearing people.
To get the most out of what OVC offers, you may need to download a
free application to view the video clips, such as Flash, QuickTime, or
Windows Media players. Links to these free downloads are conveniently
located under Viewing
User Tips, which also offers download times.
One Crime, Many
Victims #1
This PSA features a family describing how a drunk driving crash
and the resulting serious injury to a family member permanently
affected all of their lives.
60-second spot in English - Transcript link
Windows Media File
(includes captions)
465 kb low-resolution file
QuickTime File (includes captions)
832 kb
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Victims Have Rights
#2
This
PSA dramatically illustrates that crime victims have
basic rights that parallel the Miranda Rights of accused
offenders, while highlighting the availability of assistance
and services to help victims cope with the consequences of their
victimization.
20-second spot in English - Transcript link
Windows Media File (includes
captions)
163 kb low-resolution file
QuickTime File (includes captions)
282 kb
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Victims
Have Rights #3
This PSA is a Spanish version that mirrors the PSA described
above in #2.
20-second spot in Spanish
Windows Media File (includes
captions)
165 kb low-resolution file
QuickTime File (includes captions)
276 kb
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Justice for Victims
#1
This
PSA highlights the compelling stories of five crime victims and
the impact of their victimizations, including a young mother
who lost both her legs in a drunk driving crash; a woman assaulted by
a stranger with a hammer; the parents and victim/survivor brother
of a young homicide victim; a young woman who was raped; and
a man who was severely beaten in a hate crime. Each
talks about the impact of the crime and how victim services,
counseling, and/or advocacy helped them recover in the aftermath
of the crimes.
60-second spot in English - Transcript link
Windows Media File
(includes captions)
465 kb low-resolution file
QuickTime File (includes captions)
843 kb
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Justice for Victims
#2
As
does "Justice for Victims #1," this PSA highlights
the stories of five victims of violent crimes, including: a woman
paralyzed by a vicious attack; a teenager killed in a drunk
driving crash; the surviving sister of a young man who was murdered; a
male law enforcement officer who was sexually assaulted as
a child; and the husband of a woman who was killed in a drunk
driving crash. Each talks about the impact of the crime and
how victim services, victim compensation, counseling, and/or
advocacy helped them recover in the aftermath of the crimes.
60-second spot in English - Transcript link
Windows Media File
(includes captions)
461 kb low-resolution file
QuickTime File (includes captions)
841 kb
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Justice for Victims
#3
This
PSA features the parents of two young brothers—one murdered and
one severely injured—when they were caught in the
crossfire of gang violence. They discuss how victim services,
victim compensation, and advocacy helped them cope with the consequences
of the crime.
30-second spot in English - Transcript link
Windows Media File
(includes captions)
240 kb low-resolution file
QuickTime File (includes captions)
420 kb
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Justice for Victims
#4
In this PSA, a young woman discusses the physical and emotional
impact of being raped, and how victim assistance services
helped her cope and hold her rapist accountable.
30-second spot in English - Transcript link
Windows Media File
(includes captions)
241 kb low-resolution file
QuickTime File (includes captions)
423 kb
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More details on these seven PSAs and the PSA Partnership Project are available
from the Public
Service Announcement Partner Guidebook, produced by Justice Solutions
under grant number 2002-VF-GX-K013 awarded by OVC.
For additional inquiries AskOVC or
contact OVCRC at 1-800-851-3420.
View Previous Years' PSAs
(PSA Archives)
Go to Crimevictims.gov
(OVC's public awareness web site) |
