MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING A MONTHLY EMAIL NEWSLETTER MINNESOTA, NORTH DAKOTA, & SOUTH DAKOTA REGION
JUNE 2024 • ISSUE 6 • VOLUME 2
VICTIM SERVICES CONTACTS
LAW ENFORCEMENT RECOGNITION AWARDS
Northern Region Minnesota Courtni Peterson mobile 218-262-9670 651.523.0802 ext.2757 courtni.peterson@madd.org South Dakota, VS Manager Rachel Martens 605.309.3942 ext. 2752 rachel.martens@madd.org STAY CONNECTED WITH US!
The Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Statewide Recognition Awards event highlights individuals and entities that embrace MADD's mission to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes, and prevent underage drinking. This year marks the first year that we had LER in all three states of our Upper Midwest Region (MN, ND, SD) the Dakota’s were both held virtually, and Minnesota’s in person. Thank you to those who participated! JUNE IS NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH June is National Safety Month, a crucial time for reflecting on our commitment to ending impaired driving. At MADD, we recognize and appreciate the dedication of law enforcement officers who tirelessly enforce DUI laws and conduct sobriety checkpoints to keep our roads safe. We also thank our community partners whose support in awareness campaigns and educational programs is vital. Your collaboration is essential to our mission.
UPCOMING EVENT
WALK LIKE MADD SEPTEMBER 14th We hope that you will rally with us in Plymouth, MN. Sign up today using the QR code!
Volunteers are crucial for Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Opportunities range from short- term to long-term commitments, making a significant impact. Roles include providing assistance to the Victim Services team, raising awareness, speaking at Victim Impact Panels, tabling, community outreach and more. If you have any interests or questions on volunteering please feel free to reach out to help prevent drunk driving and support affected individuals.
DEATH NOTIFICATION TRAINING WAS A SUCCESS Last month, part of our team drove roughly 780 miles, in a span of 14 hours, around Minnesota to provide Death Notification Trainings for Law Enforcement. Over 60 law enforcement officers were able to attend, receiving post-credits and education on how to give family and loved ones a proper Death Notification. The dedication and commitment shown by everyone involved have been truly inspiring. Providing such crucial training ensures that law enforcement officers are better equipped to handle one of the most difficult aspects of their job with compassion and sensitivity. Moving forward, we are excited to continue expanding our training programs and positively impacting more communities. Through education and collaboration, we can support law enforcement in their vital roles and help bring comfort to families during their most challenging times. We would like to thank Kristin Allen, from our MADD Florida Office, who flew out to provide the training. We would also like to thank those who went out of their way to attend our training and hope you keep us in mind for future training opportunities. Stay tuned for upcoming training sessions and events. Together, we can make a difference! Thank you once again to all who participated and supported our mission.
LOST IN THE LEGAL ‘LINGO’?
Our Victim Services Team provides support throughout legal procedures, emotional aid, and connections to resources. Remember, you are not alone in this; our team is here to support you at every stage of your journey.
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