Navigating the Media Spotlight

For better or worse, media coverage of crime is here to stay. Crime survivors and victim advocates know the media glare can be unwelcome and intrusive. There are also times it can be useful, such as renewing investigators’ attention on unsolved crimes or raising awareness of victims’ issues and resources for survivors. The National Center for Victims of Crime has published a guide to help victims and advocates navigate media coverage. Learn how to use this guide and get tips about how to protect survivors, including those of domestic violence, from unwanted attention, how to leverage coverage for positive results, and more. Join this panel of advocates who helped create the guide for an informative discussion.

Learning outcomes:
Learn how to access and use NCVC’s media guides
Hear from experts with lived experience about dealing with media pressure, encouraging victim-centered storytelling, and protecting survivors’ privacy and rights
Get a basic understanding of common media terms and learn how to use NCVC’s media survival tip sheets

About the panelists:
Renée Williams is the CEO of the National Center for Victims of Crime and director of the National Crime Victim Bar Association.
Kim Goldman is a victim advocate, New York Times best-selling author, podcast host, and NCVC board member.
Nela Kalpic is the Wisconsin state director for Marsy’s Law for All and a recognized advocate for victims of crime, with a career spanning multiple leadership roles in criminal justice and victims’ rights.