Public Service Announcements
One of the best ways to promote probation and parole is through the broadcasting of public service announcements (PSAs). The three sample PSAs can be utilized for either radio or television stations. Each PSA should be personalized to include contact information for local probation/parole services, along with any relevant data that accurately reflect the officers in the area the PSAs are broadcast. Someone should contact local radio and television at least six weeks prior to the week, and ask to speak to the public service director. He/she can provide guidelines about whether the station accepts PSAs and the preferred format. While some stations accept PSA scripts that are read by on-air personalities, others ask that a representative from the organization that submits them read the scripts. Be sure to understand and follow any guidelines that radio and television stations provide.
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Did you know that there are (place number here) people in (city/county/state) on probation and (place number here) people on parole in (city/county/state)?
July 18-24, 2010 is Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Week – a time for the nation and (city/county/state) to recognize the men and women who work each and every day to supervise offenders in our communities, but also who provide support mechanisms to assist the people they supervise to get housing, jobs and substance abuse treatment.
Everyone deserves a chance; a chance to work or go to school, a chance to be part of family, a chance to belong to the community, a chance to become a better person, a chance to help and be helped by others, a chance to accept responsibilities and be responsible, a chance to succeed, a chance to pursue happiness, a chance to hope. Adult and youthful offenders are no less deserving of such a chance. And, it is the dedicated practitioners of Probation and Parole who are making a difference to ensure every person charged with community supervision is given the opportunity for a “Second Chance.”
Join (city/county/state) and the nation in honoring these wonderful public servants during the week of July 18-24 for Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Week.
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July 18th through the 24th is Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Week. These professionals are often silent partners, yet they spend more time with offenders than many other agencies. And, it is the dedicated practitioners of Probation and Parole who are making a difference to ensure every person charged with community supervision is given the opportunity for a “Second Chance.” Join (city/county/state) and the nation in honoring these wonderful public servants during the week of July 18-24, 2010 for Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Week.
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July 18th through the 24th is Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Week. There are (place number here) people in the (city/county/state) on probation or parole. It is the dedicated practitioners of Probation and Parole who are making a difference and ensuring public safety by making sure those charged with community supervision get a “Second Chance.”
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Over 5 million adult men and women on probation and parole live in our communities and are supervised by dedicated professionals who strive to make our neighborhoods safe. July 18-24, 2010 is Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Week.