MADD National Court Monitoring Report 2022

DEDICATION JUDITHHAENNI

MADD® dedicates this report to Judith, Michael and to all the victims and survivors of the 100% preventable crimes of drunk and drug-impaired driving.

Judith, 67 Years

Michael and Judith Haenni were about to begin a new phase of their life when the unexpected happened. On September 11, 2019, in St. Charles, Missouri, Judith was crossing a street on a marked crosswalk when she was struck and killed by an impaired driver. Judith had recently retired as a nurse and celebrated her 67th birthday just two weeks before. As devoted parents they focused the early years of their marriage on raising their two children and seeing them through college. Once their kids had finished college they had begun planning and saving for retirement and the next 40 years together. They loved to watch movies together and were avid walkers with their two dogs (who were with them at the time of the crash). They have always been animal lovers. While Michael did not want to get two dogs later in life, Judith's wishes won out. Sadly now Mr. Haenni spends his days walking the dogs by himself.

One person, and one decision stole Judith’s life from her. One person, and one decision took Michael’s wife, best friend and partner from him, as well as their hopes, dreams and future.

Mr. Haenni came to MADD in May of 2021 asking for help with his grief. MADD assisted him throughout the criminal justice process and remains a support. While Michael remains physically and emotionally impacted by the loss of his wife, he stays active and focused by raising awareness about the dangers of impaired driving in his local community and volunteering with MADD St. Louis.

“MADD has provided support and some peace by letting me know that there are others who have experienced loss,” he shares. Michael continues to volunteer throughout his community spending time in the court rooms in numerous counties, speaking at Victim Impact Panels, educating parents about the dangers of underage drinking, attending hearings to support other families who have been impacted by an impaired driver and supporting the ongoing work of MADD St. Louis. Mothers Against Drunk Driving honors and remembers the life of Judith Haenni, Mr. Haenni's beloved wife. We humbly thank Mr. Haenni for his support and dedication to our mission, of those who have been impacted by an impaired driver and to helping to create a future of NO MORE VICTIMS.

Michael Haenni dedicates 10-15 hours a week volunteering in honor and memory of his wife.

IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE HAS BEEN AFFECTED BY DRUNK OR DRUG-IMPAIRED DRIVING, MADD IS HERE TO HELP. CALL OUR VICTIM/SURVIVOR 24-HOUR HELPLINE AT 877-MADD-HELP (877-623-3435).

MADD’s Court Monitoring Program enlists court monitors to observe and document what happens in the courtroom during impaired driving case proceedings. The program was created to ensure that impaired driving offenders are prosecuted and justice is achieved. Court monitoring is a tool proven to affect the adjudication process and is recognized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as an effective countermeasure to reduce impaired driving [1]. Court monitors on the local scale can impact the handling of impaired driving cases by their mere presence in the court room.

Court monitoring is intended to enhance transparency and accountability within the criminal justice system and reduce the likelihood of repeat offenses. One way this goal is achieved is by sharing >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8

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