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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). For 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: 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. J. Carpenter Frwy., Ste.700
Irving, TX 75062-8187
Voice: 1-800-438-6233 or 214-744-6233 (general information); 1-877-623-3435 (victim/survivor hotline)
Fax: 972-869-2206
Website: http://www.madd.org
Verified: 09/24/2007

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
M.A.
1040 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., G-306
Colton, CA 92324
Voice: Jerry Goffman 951-312-1041
Fax: 909-370-0438
E-mail: jerrygoffman@hotmail.com
Verified: 05/07/2007

National Organization for Victim Assistance

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/indiv.; $200/org.
Write:
Nat'l Org. for Victim Assistance
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
E-mail: nova@try-nova.org
Verified: 04/26/2007

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:
CASA
c/o Terry S.
P.O. Box 250008
Franklin, MI 48025
Voice: 248-358-8508
Website: http://www.shopacholicsanonymous.org
E-mail: info@shopliftersanonymous.com
Verified: 04/26/2007

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:
POMC
100 E. 8th St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Voice: 1-888-818-7662 or 513-721-5683 (office)
Fax: 513-345-4489
Website: http://www.pomc.org
E-mail: natlpomc@aol.com
Verified: 05/01/2007

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 chat rooms.
Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Families-of-inmates
Verified: 04/29/2007

Prison Talk

Online. 87,000+ members. Support for families of inmates. Also offers support to the incarcerated. Offers advocacy, education and mutual support.
Website: http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/
Verified: 04/30/2007

Take Root

Online. Founded 2000. Peer support for adult children (age 18+) who were abducted as a child by a parent or family member. Offers peer support, literature, information, referrals, newsletter and advocacy.
Write:
Take Root
PO Box 930
Kalama, WA 98625
Voice: 1-800-766-8674
Website: http://www.takeroot.org
E-mail: liss@takeroot.org
Verified: 05/01/2007

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