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About Mothers Against Teen Violence

MATV is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit organization dedicated to information, education and advocacy for drug policy reform. The organization was founded by Joy Strickland in 1994 following a tragedy in which her son and his friend were killed in a random crime cimmitted by two teenagers under the influene of illegal drugs. The organization is engaged in a public information campaign to educate Texans about the impact of the war on drugs and advocating for a comprehensive drug policy that emphasizes prevention, public health and public safety.