Event Planning

Learn how to organize and raise awareness about events and activities held during the Victims and Survivors of Crime Week and throughout the year. This section includes a range of practical tools, valuable tips, and current information to help you plan, promote and host your Victims and Survivors of Crime Week event.

Organizing an event

• Purpose of event
• Types of events
• Tips for a successful event
• Planning your event
• Promoting your event
• Sample timeline
• Sample proclamation

Working with the media

• Advertising
• Public service announcements
• Letters to the editor
• Preparing your message
• Basic dos and don’ts for media spokespersons
• Contacting local media
• Using social media
• Sample media advisory
• Sample news release
• Sample public service announcement

Promotional materials