NCJ Number
66645
Date Published
1980
Length
0 pages
Annotation
THESE FOUR TELEVISION PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE PART OF AN ARSON NEWS MEDIA KIT DESIGNED TO ASSIST STATE AND LOCAL ARSON TASK FORCE ORGANIZATIONS WITH MATERIALS FOR AN ARSON PREVENTION NEWS MEDIA CAMPAIGN.
Abstract
PRODUCED BY THE UNITED STATES FIRE ADMINISTRATION AND THE HARTFORD INSURANCE GROUP, THESE FOUR ANNOUNCEMENTS INCLUDE TWO BRIEF MESSAGES AIMED AT YOUNG TEENAGERS WHO MAY BE TEMPTED TO SET FIRES BECAUSE OF PEER EXAMPLE. THE OTHER TWO MESSAGES, TITLED 'AMERICA'S BURNING,' AND 'ARSON: A CRIME AGAINST YOU,' ARE DESIGNED FOR ADDING LOCAL INFORMATION. SUGGESTED SCRIPTS FOR BOTH THESE ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE GIVEN IN AN ACCOMPANYING GUIDEBOOK. (AOP)