Sample Broadcast Public Service Announcements

: 60 SECONDS

The impact of crime and victimization in America affects not only its victims and survivors, but their families, friends, co-workers, neighbors and our communities and nation as a whole. Most of us know someone who has been victimized or have ourselves been hurt by crime, and most of us are in a position to help crime victims.

April 18th^th through the 24^th is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. During this special week, the theme “Victims’ Rights: America’s Values” helps us recognize that when we value equal rights for all Americans, safety and protection for those who have been victimized, and justice for all, we value crime victims’ rights and services. This week and throughout the year, (city/county/state) programs that help victims recover in the aftermath of crime and seek justice are committed to turning our shared values into effective victims’ rights and victim assistance, ensuring that crime victims will be treated with dignity and respect; that they will receive help in securing their rights under law; and that assistance will be provided that offers them support and services.

If you or someone you know is a victim of crime, please call (name of agency) at (area code/telephone number) for information and assistance, or visit our web site at (web site address).

: 30 SECONDS

April 18^th through the 24^th is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, a time for our community and nation to reflect on the needs and rights of victims of crime. If you or someone you know has been victimized, our (community/state) offers programs to help you cope with the financial, emotional and physical losses, and to help you understand your rights under the law. Or if you would like to volunteer to help victims of crime, many rewarding opportunities are available.

Get help or help out. Please call (name of agency) at (area code/telephone number) for information and assistance or to volunteer for victims, or visit our web site at (web site address).

: 15 SECONDS

If you or someone you know has been hurt by crime, we provide a wide range of services to help you cope with financial, emotional and physical losses. Please call (name of agency) at (area code/telephone number) for more information and assistance, or visit our web site at (web site address).