MADD - Victim Services GA

VICTIM SUPPORT IN GEORGIA

Many victims of impaired driving crashes have had their lives turned upside down and they often need support. That is why MADD offers free direct victim services to those dealing with the aftermath of a crash. Below are links to almost EVERY victim services resource & information that are specific to GEORGIA. General victim issues on grief and injury can be obtained by clicking on the VICTIM SERVICES link. There is a lot of information on this page so please make sure you scroll all the way down.

Free Victim Services Provided in Georgia:

•Offering emotional support and provide information by phone, email or in person
•Provides a wide selection of free literature, available in English and Spanish for victims/survivors MADD Victim Services Online Brochures
•Assist victims in obtaining and completing an application for Crime Victims Compensation
•Assistance in obtaining crash reports and/or the offenders driving record
•Assist in understanding the various laws related to drunk driving laws and victim rights in Georgia
•Referrals to civil attorneys specializing in wrongful death and personal injury cases
•Assistance with preparation of a Victim Impact Statement to present at the sentencing of the offender
•Assist in preparing statements for parole review hearings

To be put in touch with a MADD Victim Advocate in your area or if you need to speak with someone immediately, call MADD's Victim/Survivor Helpline at 1-877-MADD-HELP (877-623-3435).

Georgia Victim Support Contact Information:

Phone: 1-888-833-6033 Ext: 7352
Email: cynthia.hagain@madd.org

Links until you can get in touch with MADD
    What to do after a crash: Injury Death   Any
    What to do after the police leave: Injury Death  Any
    MADD Victim Services Brochures on topics: Grief, Injury, Criminal Justice System, Civil Attorneys, Child Endangerment, etc. More support links below

Georgia Victim & Survivor 2013 Events:

MADD VIGIL Atlanta
April 20, 2013-Georgia Power
-Meet other victim families and crash survivors

The Multi-Agency Victim Services Partnership’s National Crime Victims Rights’ Week Ceremony & Open House, Forsyth
April 23, 2013
-Noon to 4pm Meet with a member of Pardons & Parole and other agencies (Ceremony 10am) INFORMATION
-Contact Stacey.Seldon@gaaoc.ga.us by 4/16/13 to register to attend permission for brochure

Walk Like MADD Atlanta
September 7, 2013
-Start a walk team in your loved ones memory or in honor of a crash survivor

Victim Services Events for 2013

To submit photos to the Memorial / Tribute Board in Georgia at any time, please complete photo consent form and email/mail with photos to GA State Office

GEORGIA VICTIM/SURVIVOR SUPPORT LINKS (all crashes):

Georgia Crime Victim Financial Compensation Information & Application

Georgia Crime Victims's Rights

Georgia Victim Unclaimed Restitution Program & Application

Find your Prosecutor in Georgia

Find a Court in Georgia

Georgia Crash Report Codes

Find Criminal Record History

Dept of Drivers Services DDS in Georgia

Georgia DHR Assistance with food, health care, or other types of social services

Access to Georgia Social Services online self service - GA Compass

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council of Georgia & Victim Links