
Tiffany Utech is a Victim Service Specialist for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Her background is in psychology and counseling and she is well acquainted with the terrible consequences of vehicle crashes due to impaired driving. Impaired auto crashes are up 31 per cent and the resulting pain and suffering to victims and their families is truly terrible. A court case can take up to 2 1/2 years to complete and such delays are very difficult. MADD works directly with victims to provide support, they also work on legislative advocacy and public awareness of the problem. Education and prevention as well as mandatory offender education are important components of MADD. Drunk driving has a devastating impact on our community and MADD is working to address this tragic reality.