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Chapter Six Empowering Victims This multimedia presentation and its contents are protected under copyright law. The following are prohibited by law: * any public performance or display, including transmission of any over a network; * preparation of any derivative work, including the extraction, in whole or in part, of any images; * any rental, lease, or lending of the program. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 One common feeling experienced by victims of crime when they become involved in the criminal justice system is helplessness. Victim service providers can assist victims in overcoming this feeling of helplessness by providing them with advice regarding the different ways that they may become involved in the system. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Media The media have the ability to bring crime directly into our living rooms. It is therefore critical for victim service providers to understand how the media works and how to effectively communicate with them. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Relations with the Media • Occasional conferences between the victim services provider and the news director of the television, or radio station, and the editor or publisher of the newspaper • Establishing an ongoing relationship with the media is necessary • Based on trust and mutual respect Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Preparing for and Conducting the Interview • Understanding the goal of the media assists in the preparation • Preparation before the interview can help relieve some anxiety • Knowledge about the facts of the incident and the agency’s position can enhance the communication • Speak clearly in everyday language and avoid jargon • Be professional Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Legislation • The Legislative Process – How a bill becomes a law • Advocacy – Most common form is lobbying • Purpose is to inform, educate, and persuade elected officials to support certain legislative goals Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Public Speaking • Preparing for the Speech – Rules of communication change when moving from one-on-one to a group setting – Possible equipment malfunctions • Drafting the Speech – – – – – Prepare an outline of the topics to be discussed Draft an outline of the main points of discussion Revise the outline several times Remember, we write differently than we speak Prepare an outline and deliver the speech based on the outline – When writing a speech, start at the middle or end Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Some Do’s and Don’ts of Public Speaking – Understand the topic of the speech – Know the audience and direct the speech to their interests and knowledge level – Humor is excellent, but it can backfire – Always be on time and dress appropriately – Do not read the speech verbatim – Understand how long the speech is to last and stay within that time limit – When possible, use visual aids to assist in making your points – Rehearse as often as possible – Ask for honest feedback from the person that requested the speech Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Fundraising Some victim assistance programs receive a steady flow of funds to administer their programs. However, most must participate in fundraising activities. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Types of Fundraisers • Grants – Cash donations, by either the federal or state government, or private foundations, for specific projects • Local fundraising events – – – – – Dinners Banquets Auctions House or garden tours Sporting events Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007