Increasing Public Awareness

You have SAVIN. Now what?

Introduction

The number of registered victims is THE most important measure of the effectiveness of your SAVIN system.

One tool that every SAVIN agency should have. And it costs only $3.98 per month.

Ways to promote SAVIN to groups that are not usually associated with victims’ services.

What Works?Brochures (a must have) Good graphics. Include a box on back for an agency’s logo Brochure Holders (gotta have ‘em) DO NOT include other agencies. Use paper that victims can write on—not the slick stuff. Emphasize: “Do not depend solely on MYSAVIN or any

other service for your protection.”

What Works?Throws Remember, you get what you pay for. Get samples FIRST Litter Bags are cheap and useful, especially at

conferences. Pens, mugs, refrigerator magnets are great. Samples: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.

What Works?Billboards Shows that your SAVIN system is in the big league. Work closely with sign company. What looks good on a computer screen….. Examples of SAVIN billboards….

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What Works? Victims Services groups – list on your web

site, NOT ON YOUR BROCHURES, and request reciprocity

800-MYSAVIN listing in the phone book MYSAVIN Transfer Line in the jail Reserve MYSAVIN.ORG (go to whois.net to verify

availability) For those jails that have an offender listing, consider

passing data to your provider’s registration site. Add SAVIN brochure to Water bills

What Works? What do Bail Bonding Companies, Social Services

Agencies and Detectives have in common? Reach out to emergency rooms, battered women’s

shelters, churches, immigrant groups Identify your non-Profits in your SAVIN region. Universities have grant training facilities

and are usually available during summersand holidays.

Law Enforcement Training Academies

What Works? Law Enforcement agencies

Victims? Aren’t those witnesses? Cops love SAVIN

Great tool for Detectives. Locate outstanding warrants. Data Auditors. PSA’s for Sheriffs, Chiefs and DA’s. Jail Transfer Line

What Works? Victim Services

Louisiana DA’s have VACs Louisiana Sheriffs have CVRs Louisiana DOCs have a Victim Services section ALL use the SAVIN Management Tool to do

the following: Search for offenders/cases Monitor registrations/notifications Liaison with DAs, Sheriffs and the public

In closing….

Promote, Promote and Promote.

Develop allies.

Don’t ever visit a site, unless you do a(n) _______________.

Don’t forget to identify who does what. MOUs are essential.