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Frequently Asked Questions
Also, see our Article/Topic Index for the website or use our Search engine. Victim ServicesIn Orange County, please call our office at (714) 838-6199. If you call after-hours, our answering service will take a message for delivery to the staff. You may call any local MADD chapter in your area. Call the California state office at (916) 481-MADD or (800) I AM-MADD for un-chaptered counties in California or call the MADD National Victim Hotline (800) GET-MADD. Victim Rights in CaliforniaAs an injured survivor, next-of-kin of a deceased victim, or the parent or legal guardian of a minor victim:
For more information contact your local MADD chapter, see "Rights of Crime Victims in California" brochure or call 1-800-VICTIMS. More information is available at
Brochures and Information about MADDMADD has brochures and pamphlets on many topics. We also have an extensive video library for rent to groups. Please call our office at (714) 838-6199 during normal business hours (9:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday) with your request. SpeakersMADD has speakers who can address business groups, schools and other community associations. Please call our office at (714) 838-6199 during normal business hours (9:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday) with your request. School ProjectsIt is so encouraging to know that young people such as yourself are taking an interest in the issues MADD is involved in, such as drunk driving and underage drinking. You will be able to find a great quantity of information for your report about MADD's history, policies, current legislation, viewpoints and programs at www.madd.org. At our website you will be able to access information about what is happening with MADD on a local level. We truly hope that the research you do for your report will be exciting, and that the results educational and motivational for your peers. Visit the Articles page or use our Search feature for more information. We thank you for your consideration of our small staff. More Information About MADDMore information is available on the MADD National website (www.madd.org). The website has a Frequently Asked Questions page where you can ask additional questions. The website also allows for the download of MADD's Annual Report. MembershipMADD's efforts to increase the awareness and perception of the realities of driving under the influence are having a positive impact. With the support of individuals like you, we have been able to educate thousands of people through the media, public awareness programs and word of mouth. The improvement in Orange County manifests itself in the most recent statistics available; regarding alcohol-related traffic crashes, 1997 was the safest year in Orange County's history… until 1998! We are eagerly awaiting the release of 1999 statistics, and wholeheartedly hope that it will become safer yet. Each life we save is a unique individual, with family, friends and qualities that have an impact on our society. Unfortunately, there is an average of 7 alcohol related injuries per day in Orange County, so there is still much work to be done in our community. At this time, we would like to encourage you to become a member of your local chapter of MADD. Membership dues are $10.00 for a senior citizen or student, $20.00 for an individual, $40.00 for a family, and $150.00 for a business. To become a member and receive MADD's quarterly newsletter, simply mail your annual membership dues to: MADD, Orange County. A printable membership form is available. Each membership donation goes directly into our lifesaving educational programs. The entire amount of your gift stays right here in Orange County, to combat drunk driving where we need it the most ... at home. VolunteeringSince this chapter began in December 1981, Orange County MADD has changed how the criminal justice system and the general public view the crime of drinking and driving. We have taken a very proactive approach in educating our community. The rewards of volunteering and reaching out to our neighbor are invaluable, and with the help of people like you, we are making a difference. MADD truly believes that with the continued support of our volunteers, we can make a positive statement and set an example for Orange County. To get started, simply fill out the volunteer application, which has been sent to you in the mail along with a "Volunteer Packet". When complete, fax or mail it back to us and we can begin to match various activities with your personality and time constraints. I look forward to meeting you in person! More information about volunteering is available on the Articles page. Most Current Statistics / LiteratureMADD's efforts to increase the awareness and perception of the realities of driving under the influence are having a positive impact. With the support of individuals like you, we have been able to educate thousands of people through the media, public awareness programs and word of mouth. The improvement in Orange County manifests itself in the most recent statistics available; regarding alcohol-related traffic crashes, 1997 was the safest year in Orange County's history… until 1998! You will be able to find the most current statistics available at www.madd.org and on our Articles page. If during your search you find you need something more specific, you can try The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (the organization we get our statistics from) at www.nhtsa.org or The Unofficial Guide to the DMV at www.dmv.org. Why don't the e-mail links work anymore?As of October 15, 2002, we have disabled all e-mail links on our website due to the proliferation of new viruses that use collected e-mail addresses to disguise the true source of the e-mail. We have removed automated e-mail links from our own e-mail addresses as well as those of anyone referenced on our website. For more information on this problem, see Trend Micro's website about the KLEZ virus and variants. Why are some links broken?We offer links to other websites that may be of interest to our visitors. The nature of the Internet allows it to change quickly and easily. Occasionally, links to other websites may become broken if a page is moved. If you find a broken link, please let know and will we try to replace it with the correct information. We very much appreciate you taking the time to let us know about broken links.
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