Questions about Attending a MADD VIP (Victim Impact Panel) Class in Tennessee

An email is required for On-Line Pre-Registration.  What if I don’t have an email address?
You may register and pay on the night of the class.  However, we recommend you arrive as close to the starting time for registration as possible in order to ensure a spot.  In the event that the room comes to full capacity, those who are pre-registered/pre-paid would be given first priority for attendance and after that admittance would be given on a first come, first served basis.

 

If I pre-register, what time do I need to show up for my class?
Even if you pre-register, you will still need to show up at the time indicated for registration for the location where you will be attending a class.  It takes time to check-in all those who have pre-registered in addition to those who will be registering on-site.  Should the room come to full capacity, you would need to make sure that you were there for the registration period so that we can verify that all pre-registrants are present or you could risk losing your spot to an on-site registrant.

 

What if there are no classes available before my court date at the location where I want to attend?
You may check other locations for times and dates that fit your needs.  See the instructions above for how to search for classes near you.  Then, click each location, one-by-one, to check for dates and search for one that is offered in the timeframe you need.  We do NOT offer special classes.  Classes are only offered at the dates and times published.  If necessary, you may need to consider attending a MADD VIP class in another state, if the court will approve it.  We also have a MADD Online VIP class available that can be taken at your convenience.  Click here for more information.

 

I clicked the location I want to attend but there are no classes listed.  Why?
If no classes are listed after you click the location, we are not able to host in-person classes at that location due to Covid-19.  You can try searching another location for available classes or check back later.  We will update each location’s page with date/time options as classes become available.

 

Why won’t it let me pre-register online for a class that is listed?
Online registration for each panel closes 24 hours before the class is scheduled to begin.

 

What do I do if I can’t pre-register online?
If you are unable to pre-register online or if registration has already closed:
o    You may register and pay at the door with a money order for $40 on the night/day of the event, as long as space permits.
o    Do NOT call our office to ask about space availability.  That information will not be available until we see how many walk-up or on-site registrants are attending.
o    If you must register at the door, you should arrive at the start of the posted registration time for your best chance at acceptance into the class.
o    We do NOT accept registration by phone.

 

Is there an online version available?
Yes, MADD does offer an online VIP class.  Click here for more information about the class and how to sign-up.

 

Is there a Spanish class available?
Yes, the Nashville location does offer a Spanish class.  The class listing will say English/Spanish if it is offered in Spanish.  We also have MADD Online Spanish Victim Impact Panel class available which can be taken at your convenience.  Click here for more information.

 

Are there special classes for court ordered minors?
No.  Court ordered minors may attend any regularly scheduled Victim Impact Panel class, but must be accompanied by a parent/guardian if they are under 18.

 

Do you offer fee waiver?
No, we are non-profit and cannot offer fee waiver for our programs, not even for those declared indigent by the court.