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Advocacy takes on many shapes and forms. You can help make a difference on all levels. Whether you're speaking up in your group of friends, school, or working to shape polices on the larger scale, your voice holds immense power. MADD has used its voice to bring attention to the issue of impaired driving, and you can help be our driving force.
Advocacy takes on many shapes and forms. You can help make a difference on all levels. Whether you're speaking up in your group of friends, school, or working to shape polices on the larger scale, your voice holds immense power. MADD has used its voice to bring attention to the issue of impaired driving, and you can help be our driving force.
NO ACTION IS TOO BIG OR SMALL. CHANGE STARTS WITH THOSE WHO SPEAK UP AND PUSH FORWARD.
NO ACTION IS TOO BIG OR SMALL. CHANGE STARTS WITH THOSE WHO SPEAK UP AND PUSH FORWARD.
What is micro-level advocacy?
Micro means little, but little changes in our day-to-day choices matter!
In the broader context, they can create social and cultural changes.
Start At Home.
We can start spreading awareness by simply having conversations with our loved ones.
Wait till you're 21.
Even speaking up on a personal level and saying no to underaged drug use sets a powerful social precedent.
You reassure your peers that no one has to engage in such activities and that we are all free to reject such influences.
Posting meaningful information on personal social media accounts or supporting those around you affected by impaired driving or underaged drug use means a lot.
What is macro-level advocacy?
Macro means BIG moves.
With systemic change, we can remove gaps that indirectly fuel impaired driving. This can include contacting lawmakers and representatives, attending community events, or collaborating with organizations such as MADD to help create change.
Reach Out To
You can raise awareness locally by reaching out to your teacher, school, district, or community leaders via email, phone, or letter. Encourage schools to explore MADD programs and teach students about resources to prevent fatal crashes and the importance of staying clean.
Reach out Before Red Ribbon Week. Contact your school a month or two in advance, and help them plan these events
Example Advocacy Letter For Schools:
Example Advocacy Letter For Lawmakers:
Request A MADD Presentation!
Download this form, fill it out, and email it to us to request a Power of Parent, Power of You(th), or Victim Speaker presentation!
MADD CA In-Person Event Request Form_.pdfAdditional Resources & Information:
Find a office near you
Find a office near you
Mothers Against Drunk Driving has more than 65 offices across America, Puerto Rico, and Canada. We invite you to get connected in your area to help put an end to impaired driving for good.
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