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I want to thank MADD for there hard work. How can we on the local level better help MADD?

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Mark Wright

12/15/2006

Thank you so much for your support. MADD can always use supp...

Debbie Weir

12/15/2006

What is the Department of Transportation doing to help local communities to support crime victms that result from DWI?

John Perkins

12/15/2006

Most State Departments of Transportation focus on safer road...

Debbie Weir

12/15/2006

How can one start a local MADD program geared toward working with crime victims in rural areas?

Lisa Storm

12/15/2006

Great, great question. Rural victims are underserved and MAD...

Debbie Weir

12/15/2006

Are there any best practices that show how the courts, law enforcement, and communities are working to understanding the causes of DWI?

Anonymous

12/15/2006

What I mean is what level of collaboration is going on among...

Anonymous

12/15/2006

I don't understand the question. Can you clarify ? I think...

victim advocate

12/15/2006

Could you please clarify your question?MADD's Campaign to El...

Debbie Weir

12/15/2006

What is the best source for getting valid and reliable DWI data that is current?

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Rich South

12/15/2006

Contact your State's Highway Safety Office for information o...

Don Hagen

12/15/2006

I would check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra...

Debbie Weir

12/15/2006

Are there any good programs that help judges understand the fallout that family members experience beyond the court case?

Peter Halloway

12/15/2006

Great, great question. Unfortunately, I do not know of any....

Debbie Weir

12/15/2006

What are the schools doing in the way of prevention and is MADD developing any literature that could be used the teach junior high school students about the dangers?

Stacey Brown

12/15/2006

MADD has a school outreach multi-media show that travels to ...

Debbie Weir

12/15/2006

As a Senior Crime Victim Advocate, what type of training would be recommended for first-time advocates working with victims of DUI cases?

Greg Jones

12/15/2006

I would highly recommend MADD's Beginning Victim Assistance ...

Debbie Weir

12/15/2006

Would the addition of "property damage" relating to crime victims compensation have to be taken before legislature or is that a federal decision?

Donna Lenners

12/15/2006

Crime Victim Compensation eligibility requirements and terms...

Debbie Weir

12/15/2006

What is the best course of action for a communtiy to take in reducing teens involved with DWI/DUI cases. It is a big problem here in Texas.

Texas

12/15/2006

The best strategy in combating teen drinking is to limit acc...

Debbie Weir

12/15/2006

Are there any changes or discussion related to the fact that DUI victims can't get any monetary assistance related to the vehicle damage?

Mavis Nimoh

12/15/2006

A search just revealed that in Colorado, residential propert...

Debbie Weir

12/15/2006

I am assuming you are referring to Crime Victim Compensation...

Debbie Weir

12/15/2006

Can you tell me more about MADD's national campaign to eliminate drunk driving?

L. Flower

12/15/2006

We are very excited regarding the launch of MADD's Campaign ...

Debbie Weir

12/15/2006

As both a police officer and a college professor, I wonder if there is research going on regarding definitive testing for OUI Drugs. The breathalyzer has made testing for OUI alcohol relatively routine. ...

pfaiella

12/15/2006

I am not aware of any research at this time, but I would enc...

Debbie Weir

12/15/2006

Our Correctional Dept. (Iowa) is currently embracing Evidence-Based Practices for all of our interventions with offenders in the criminal justice system. The evidence for the effectiveness of victim impac...

Mary Roche

12/15/2006

Frankly, the research is mixed. We are currently developing...

Debbie Weir

12/15/2006

We have a stong MADD group here who are holding Victim Impact programs once a month. Our substance abuse prevention agency would like to collaborate with MADD and the SADD programs Beside money, what are t...

Gayle

12/15/2006

I would encourage you to meet with your local MADD organizat...

Debbie Weir

12/15/2006

What do we require or need to meet in order to get a paid "victim advocate" for our chapter?

Linda Salas

12/15/2006

Please feel free to call me. At this time, new victim advoca...

Debbie Weir

12/15/2006

When is the next training for "Victim Impact Panels/Classes Training" and do you have any dvds on "Speaking with Impact Seminars for victim survivors"?

Linda Salas

12/15/2006

MADD offers training for VIP speakers. We will take any requ...

Debbie Weir

12/15/2006

MADD serves victims of both drunk and drugged driving. We a...

Debbie Weir

12/15/2006

There is much talk these days about the numerous "benefits" that the legalization of currently illicit drugs will bring. Taking into consideration the amount of deaths caused by driving w...

Nate McCooey

12/15/2006

MADD serves victims of drunk or drugged driving, both are fo...

Debbie Weir

12/15/2006

I have trouble getting referrals in my community even though the DA's office and Police Dep't are well aware that I am here. What are some of the more successful ways to connect with victims earlier tha...

L. S-Brogan

12/15/2006

No I am not a MADD Victim Advocate, my contract is through C...

lesley s-brogan

12/15/2006

Are you a MADD victim advocate? To obtain more referrals, m...

Debbie Weir

12/15/2006

START GUEST HOST SESSION - The Office for Victims of Crime is pleased to welcome Debbie Weir to the OVC Web Forum (due to unforeseen circumstances, John M. Evans is unable to participate). Ms. Weir is avai...

OVCRC

12/15/2006