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
c/o Doris Aiken
P.O. Box 520
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: 1/13/2011

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)

National. 400+ chapters. Founded 1980. Mission is to stop drunk driving, support victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking.
Write:
MADD
511 E.J. Carpenter Freeway, Suite 700
Irving, TX 75062-8187
Voice: 1-800-438-6233
Fax: 972-869-2206
Website: http://www.madd.org
Verified: 1/13/2011

National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA)

National. 2,300 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 (individual); $200 (organization).
Write:
NOVA
510 King St., Suite 424
Alexandria, VA 22314
Voice: 1-800-879-6682 or 703-535-6682
Fax: 703-535-5500
Website: http://www.try-nova.org
Verified: 1/28/2011

Parents of Murdered Children, Inc. (POMC)

International. 230 chapters in the US, Canada and Costa Rica. Founded 1978. Provides support for 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 (Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm EST)
Fax: 513-345-4489
Website: http://www.pomc.org
E-mail: natlpomc@aol.com
Verified: 1/28/2011

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
Verified: 3/29/2011

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
P.O. Box 19
Bentonville, AR 72712
Voice: 479-871-1059
Website: http://www.missingadults.org
E-mail: info@missingadults.org
Verified: 1/27/2011

Stalking Victims Sanctuary

National. 2582 members. 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
Verified: 3/30/2011

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