However, it may be prudent to discuss additional civil remedies with a civil attorney. Your advocate can assist you in preparing a Victim Impact Statement to present at the sentencing of the offender. An advocate can accompany you to court to offer support and to inform you about legal procedures. An advocate can inform you of your rights to assist with the development of conditions of probation if the offender does not go to prison. Your advocate can also assist you in preparing statements for parole hearings.
Many chapters offer victim support groups.
MADD offers a range of victim support literature provided free to victims and their families. Candlelight vigils are held annually nationwide to allow victims to share their pain and grief with others who have suffered due to drunk driving. North Carolina's Department of Correction has established Victims Advocacy Services in two judicial districts. The Office of Victims Advocacy Services web page provides links to other valuable information about victims and victims issues . If the visitor to this page needs additional information on victim services, it is available at the MADD's national office , also.