Groups That Can Help

Maryland Coalition Against Crime
P.O. Box 9894 Towson, MD 21204

Lobbies for the passage of legislation relating to crime prevention, punishment of criminals, protection of victims' rights, etc.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
1-800-446-6233 Maryland Only

Promotes community awareness of the problem of drunk driving; seeks reform of laws governing drunk driving; offers support and advocates for rights of the victims and their families; monitors court proceedings of drunk driving cases.

MD Crime Victims' Resource Center, Inc.
301-952-0063 or 1-877-VICTIM-1

Comfort, support, and assistance to crime victims and their families throughout the criminal justice process; education and assistance with victims' rights, and information and assistance with Criminal Injuries Compensation Board forms and civil actions.

Maryland Children's and Family Services
410-669-9000

Provides shelter, counseling, and support groups.

People Against Child Abuse
1-800-244-5373

Assistance for abused children and families, support groups, speakers' bureau, etc.

Families of Homicide/Drunk
Driving Fatility Victims
Monthly support group, for more information call 410-887-6650.

Revised June 15, 2004