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Prevention Logo   Materials for Working with the Media

These materials include tips for involving the media, sample talking points, information on where to find child abuse data, and more.

How to Involve the Media
Author(s): Office on Child Abuse and Neglect
National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information
Prevent Child Abuse America
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Year Published: 2004 - 1 pages
Use the following suggestions to increase media exposure and educate your community about child abuse and neglect.


How to Involve Local Spokespersons
Author(s): Office on Child Abuse and Neglect
National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information
Prevent Child Abuse America
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Year Published: 2004 - 1 pages
A fundamental step for involving the media and generating local support is to identify and train representatives to conduct media interviews and honor speaking engagements during Child Abuse Prevention Month and throughout the year.


Tips for Preparing Parent Spokespersons
Author(s): Office on Child Abuse and Neglect
National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information
Prevent Child Abuse America
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Year Published: 2004 - 1 pages
Parents can be powerful advocates for child abuse prevention by partnering with staff to educate the public, reach out to other parents in need of help and support, and shape policies and practices that impact families.


Sample Talking Points
Author(s): Office on Child Abuse and Neglect
National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information
Prevent Child Abuse America
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Year Published: 2004 - 3 pages
Find specific talking points about child abuse and neglect prevention.


Sample Press Release for Child Abuse Prevention Month
Author(s): Office on Child Abuse and Neglect
National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information
Prevent Child Abuse America
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Year Published: 2004 - 1 pages
Starting with a short profile of a successful program participant can be a powerful way to engage the media.


Sample Broadcast PSA Solicitation Letter
Author(s): Office on Child Abuse and Neglect
National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information
Prevent Child Abuse America
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Year Published: 2004 - 1 pages
For donated airtime for PSA to increase awareness about child abuse prevention.


Sample Radio and Television PSA
Author(s): Office on Child Abuse and Neglect
National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information
Prevent Child Abuse America
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Year Published: 2004 - 1 pages
Sixty-second and 30-second PSAs.


Where to Find Child Abuse Data for Your State or Local Community
Author(s): Office on Child Abuse and Neglect
National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information
Prevent Child Abuse America
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Year Published: 2004 - 1 pages
Where to find child abuse data for your State or local community.






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