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Victim's Assistance
MADD's mission is to stop drunk driving, to support victims of this violent crime and to prevent underage drinking. MADD devotes a great deal of energy and resources toward serving victims. Although there are some differences in the level of support that MADD chapters are able to provide to drunk driving victims, all chapters provide certain basic services. Some of these services include providing appropriate literature (for a list of our literature, see the MADD, National website), assistance with submitting applications for Crime Victims' Compensation, and referral to other appropriate agencies.What to do if you are a victim of drunk driving:
- Call your local MADD chapter. (See "Home" page for list of chapters and the counties each covers.)
Contact the investigating law enforcement agency which covered your crash (for example, the Department of Public Safety, local police department or sheriff's office) and request a copy of the crash report.
Find out if you are eligible to receive Crime Victims' Compensation. For more information, you may either call your local MADD chapter or call the Victims of Crime Compensation Board at 973-648-2107 or 800-242-0804. They are available at 50 Park Place, Newark, NJ 07102 or on the internet at www.state.nj.us/victims. Examples of some of the costs which may be compensated are: medical, prescription and rehabilitation expenses; lost wages; mental health counseling for victims and family members; funeral expenses; and loss of earnings or support.
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