Missouri State Highway Patrol

Filling a V.O.I.D.

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    Victims of Impaired Drivers (V.O.I.D.)

    Victims of Impaired Drivers (V.O.I.D.)

    Victims of Impaired Drivers (V.O.I.D.)

    Victims of Impaired Drivers (V.O.I.D.)

    Victims of Impaired Drivers (V.O.I.D.)

With the development of the Filling a V.O.I.D. (Victims of Impaired Drivers) program in 1997, the Missouri State Highway Patrol has enhanced its service to citizens of Missouri by proactively serving the needs of victims.

After a traumatic incident, victims may not have much energy left to deal with a system that can appear overwhelming. The scope of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Filling a V.O.I.D. program is to provide a variety of comprehensive, direct, personal services to victims and their families. Our troopers and civilian victim advocate work together to support the victim of the impaired driver. The Filling a V.O.I.D. program provides the following resources:

• Troopers serve as a 'Point of Contact' for those affected by DWI and BWI related crashes and are available to discuss the incident, address questions, and provide information about the Filling a V.O.I.D. program
• Help in obtaining documentation and reports generated by the incident
• Case status information
• Information and referrals to service providers
• Notification and assistance with Crime Victims' Compensation
• Emotional support
• Support and guidance as the case moves through the system
• Information, services and referrals tailored to the needs of the victim
• Help in understanding your rights as a victim of crime and securing those rights