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….

What Works?

What works and what doesn’t?

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 summers and 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.