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Victim's Assistance MADD Victim ServicesSupport for Victims/Survivors - 24 hour FREE Helpline: 1-877-MADD-HELP (1-877-6233-4357) MADD Arizona currently provides a victim assistance program for victims of DUI crimes throughout the state of Arizona. Victims of DUI crimes are given assistance in the following areas:
Grief Support - For the emotional needs of the injured or surviving victims. Victims can share with others who understand their emotional pain. Resources - Referrals to agencies, books, victim assistance manuals, and pamphlets dealing with grief, coping with pain, and financial recovery. Victims' Rights In 1990, Arizona voters passed Proposition 104, a ballot initiative that amended the State Constitution, providing for a victims' Bill of Rights. In 1991, the Arizona Legislature passed statutes to define and implement the rights according to victims? of crime under Article II, Section 2.1 of the Arizona Constitution. These rights impact the victim at every stage of the criminal justice process...from the initial report to the parole process. For assistance, please contact: In Phoenix: Victim Advocate - Kanika Henry at 602-240-6502 or kanika.henry@madd.org Victim Advocate - Sarah Hanau at 602-240-6510 or sarah.hanau@madd.org .In Tucson: Victim Advocate Theresa Babich at 520-322-5253 or theresa.babich@madd.org Victim Advocate Cyra Trujillo at 520-322-5253 or cyra.trujillo@madd.org.For general victim assistance inquiries call: AZ State Office (in-state toll free) at 1-800-553-6233; Pima County Office (in-state toll free) at 1-877-255-6233; and MADD National Office in Irving, TX (toll free) at 1-800-438-6233, Monday through Friday. Remember, if you need assistance after-hours / weekends, please call the 1-877-MADD-HELP (1-877-6233-4357) 24 Hour FREE Victims Assistance helpline . All MADD victim services and literature are FREE OF CHARGE.
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