Crime Victims / Offenders
Self Help Clearinghouse
Remove Intoxicated Drivers (RID)
National. 152 chapters in 41 states. Founded 1978. Citizens' project
organized to advocate against drunk driving, educate the public,
reform legislation and aid victims of drunk driving. Newsletter.
Chapter information kit ($20). To receive descriptive pamphlet,
send self-addressed stamped envelope.
Write:
Remove Intoxicated Drivers (RID)
P.O. Box 520
% Doris Aiken
Schenectady, NY 12301
Voice: 1-888-283-5144 or 518-372-0034
Fax: 518-370-4917
Website: http://www.rid-usa.org
E-mail: dwi@rid-usa.org
Verified: 11/12/2007
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
National. 600+ chapters. Founded 1980. The mission of MADD is to
stop drunk driving, support victims of this violent crime and
prevent underage drinking.
Write:
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
511 E. John Carpenter Freeway, Suite 700
Irving, TX 75062-8187
Voice: 1-800-438-6233 or 214-744-6233 or 1-877-623-3435 (victim/survivor hotline)
Fax: 972-869-2206
Website: http://www.madd.org
Verified: 9/24/2007
Molesters Anonymous
Model. Founded 1985. Provides support with anonymity and
confidentiality for men who molest children. Use of 'thought
stoppage' technique and buddy system. Groups are initiated by a
professional but become member-run. Group development manual $9.95.
Write:
Jerry Goffman
1040 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., G-306
Colton, CA 92324
Voice: 951-312-1041
E-mail: jerrygoffman@hotmail.com
Verified: 5/5/2008
National Organization for Victim Assistance
National. 2300 members. Founded 1975. Support and advocacy for
victims and survivors of violent crimes and disasters. Newsletter,
information, referrals, phone help, conferences, crisis response
training and group development guidelines. Referrals to local
self-help groups. Dues $50/indiv.; $200/org.
Write:
National Organization for Victim Assistance
510 King St., Suite 424
Alexandria, VA 22314
Voice: 1-800-879-6682 or 732-535-6682
Fax: 703-535-5500
Website: http://www.try-nova.org
E-mail: nova@try-nova.org
Verified: 12/20/2007
Cleptomaniacs And Shoplifters Anonymous (CASA)
National. Founded 1992. Secular 12-step support group for recovering
shoplifters, kleptomaniacs and other persons suffering from
dishonesty related to fraud, stealing or cheating. Pen pals,
information, referrals and phone support. Offers online chat room
and e-group. Assistance in starting similar groups. When writing,
include self-addressed stamped envelope.
Write:
Cleptomaniacs And Shoplifters Anonymous
P.O. Box 250008
Franklin, MI 48025
Voice: 248-358-8508
Website: http://www.shopliftersanonymous.com
E-mail: info@shopliftersanonymous.com
Verified: 12/14/2007
Parents of Murdered Children, Inc. (POMC)
National. 230 chapters in the US, Canada and Costa Rica. Founded
1978. Provides self-help groups to support persons who survived the
violent death of someone close. Newsletter and guidelines for
starting local chapters. Court accompaniment also provided in many
areas. Parole Block Program and Second Opinion Service also
available.
Write:
Parents of Murdered Children
100 E. 8th St., Suite 202
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Voice: 1-888-818-7662 or 513-721-5683
Fax: 513-345-4489
Website: http://www.pomc.org
E-mail: natlpomc@aol.com
Verified: 5/6/2008
Families-of-Inmates
Online. 752 members. Founded 1998. E-mail list for people with loved
ones in jail or prison, who 'support each other through the rough
times.' Offers public and subscribers only chatrooms.
Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Families-of-inmates
Verified: 12/18/2007
Prison Talk
Online. Support for families of inmates. Also offers support to the
incarcerated. Offers mutual support, education and advocacy.
Website: http://www.prisontalk.com/forums
Verified: 12/17/2007
Take Root
Online. Founded 2000. Peer support for adult children (ages 18+) who
were abducted as a child by a parent or family member. Offers peer
support, literature, information, referrals, newsletter and
advocacy.
Website: http://www.takeroot.org
Verified: 5/8/2008
National Center for Missing Adults (NCMA)
National. Operates as the national clearinghouse for missing adults,
providing services and coordination between various government
agencies, law enforcement, media and most importantly: the families
of missing adults.
Write:
National Center for Missing Adults
4641 North 12th St., Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Voice: 602-749-2000
Website: http://www.missingadults.org
Verified: 1/3/2008
Stalking Victims Sanctuary
National. 2582 members. Mutual-aid support and information for
people who have fallen victim to individuals who have obsessively
focused on them. Online support group provides the opportunity to
share and gain invaluable information from others. Offers resources
for identifying stalking, suggestions for dealing with it and
regaining control.
Write:
Stalking Victims Sanctuary
P.O. Box 400
Angels Camp, CA 95222
Website: http://www.stalkingvictims.com
E-mail: stalkingsolutions@yahoo.com
Verified: 1/8/2008
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