Campaign To Highlight Crime Victim Assistance

The New York State Office of Victim Services is launching its first-ever public service campaign.

The campaign will educate New Yorkers about the assistance the agency provides to crime victims and their families.

The broadcast and digital advertising campaign -- "Help, Healing and Hope for Crime Victims" --is scheduled to begin later this month in Central and Western New York.

The agency previewed the public service announcements in Albany today to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its creation.

“For five decades, this agency has proudly served New Yorkers in their darkest hours and their greatest time of need,” Governor Andrew Cuomo said. “This administration remains committed to this office’s important work and these public service announcements will help spread the word about the critical services that are available whenever and wherever victims need them.”

The campaign's PSAs feature survivors of crime and advocates describing the agency’s impact: