How to use the Sample Media Advisory

Some organizations seek out media coverage for events related to National Victims of Crime Awareness Week 2010. The following template may give you some ideas about how to foreshadow the news value of the event and attract media to cover it by sending out a media advisory. See the "Working with the Media" module in the Resource Guide for more information.

(XYZ) Organization

Media Advisory

National Victims of Crime Awareness Week 2010
"Every Victim Matters"

Please join (name of person hosting event) to discuss local solutions for victims of crime

(Brief one or two sentence description of the event and how the media will see the story as a positive benefit to their audience - for instance: The Moose Jaw Centre for Victims Assistance will be hosting a symposium to focus on young victims of crime. The day-long conference will offer educators, police, social workers, and youth advocates the chance to share best practices and hear from victim service providers and young victims on how best to serve victims of crime.)

• Date:
• Location:
• Time:
• INFORMATION:
  Contact name, telephone and e-mail