Victim Services
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How MADD 281-590-2222 or 1-877-MADD-HELP |
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A MADD Victim Advocate can offer you emotional support and information by phone or in person. Many of our advocates have themselves experienced the tragedy of an impaired driving crash. |  |
MADD provides a wide selection of free literature, available in English and Spanish, for victims/survivors of crashes. |
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If you need financial assistance MADD Victim Advocates can help you with referrals for funds such as Crime Victims’ Compensation. |
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Your advocate may provide a list of professional counselors and clergy skilled in working with crash victims/survivors. They may also be able to refer you to a list of civil attorneys skilled in handling wrongful death and personal injury cases. |
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MADD chapters may offer victim support groups where you can meet other individuals and families who share similar experiences. |
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Your advocate can tell you how to obtain the crash report and the offender’s driving record (in most states). |
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Your advocate can inform you about the drunk driving laws and victim rights in your state. |
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MADD Victim Advocates can assist you in preparing a Victim Impact Statement to present at the sentencing of the offender. |
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MADD Advocates may be able to accompany you to court to offer emotional support and provide information about legal procedures. |
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