Resources & Tools
For Survivors, Family Members, and FriendsThe National Not An Accident Campaign Toolkit
Losing a loved one is devastating—especially when the death is mislabeled as an “accident” and that does not reflect what truly happened. Many families are left without answers, accountability, or a clear path forward.
Here, you’ll find practical guidelines, resources, and tools to help you understand death certificate classifications, navigate conversations with medical examiners and investigators, and advocate for accuracy in how your loved one’s death is recorded.
Press Release
Download our press release about the Not an Accident Campaign to share with your local media.
The Petition
Get your copy of The Petition in English as a PDF. Feel free to email it or print it and share with your friends, family, and community.
La Petición
Obtén tu copia de La Petición en español en formato PDF. Puedes enviarla por correo electrónico o imprimirla y compartirla con tus amigos, familiares y comunidad.
The Talking Points
Get your copy of The Talking Points as a PDF – in English & Spanish. Downloading these talking points equips individuals with the knowledge to engage in meaningful conversations, advocate for justice, and contribute to a societal shift towards recognizing the reality of preventable deaths.
Truth & Justice Checklist
Download our Truth & Justice Checklist – This is for families whose loved one was killed by impaired driving, drug poisoning, or reckless behavior. It was created to help you ask the right questions, understand your rights, and ensure your loved one’s death is classified with honesty and accuracy.
Legislative Advocacy
Are you interested in working with your representative on introducing a bill that would allow you to change accident to homicide on your loved one’s death certificate in your state?
See our Steps to Successful Legislative Advocacy.
Legislative Fact Sheet
Download our concise legislative fact sheet explaining why deaths caused by drug poisoning, impaired driving, or reckless behavior should be accurately classified as homicides on death certificates—and how misclassification undermines public safety, accountability, and data-driven policy.
Collaborate with Us
Want to collaborate with us? Download our letter to discover how you can get involved!
Social Media Graphics
Our collection of PSAs highlights the crucial need to accurately classify deaths as homicide rather than accidents. These resources empower advocates to stand up for justice and truth within our communities.
To help spread the word, use our social media graphics and share your voice!
When posting to social media, please include these hashtags:
#NotAnAccident #JusticeForVictims #HomicideNotAccident #WeSaveLives #NAC #StopDrugHomicide #ForTruthandJustice
Tag us on social media:
@WeSaveLivesOrg | @StopDrugHomicide | @NotanAccident
