Victim
Impact
Panel
Impact
Panel
The Victim Impact panel Program, is where DWI and MIP Offenders
gather to hear from people (victims) whose lives have been shattered
because of intoxicated drivers. Persons who have been sentenced by
the court to attend, have the opportunity to hear the story of real
people who have been victims. The VIP, sponsored by Stop DWI, Inc.
has two goals.
1. To make an impact upon the DWI/MIP Offender, and hope they
walk away with something that will help them make a better choice
regarding alcohol and additional drugs.
2. The Panel is a way for the victim to heal. Telling their story helps
the healing process. Victims simply tell their story in a
non-confrontational, judgmental manner, sometimes breaking into
tears as they remember loved ones needlessly killed by an intoxicated
driver. Pictures of loved ones are shown, and information about the
deadly combination of alcohol and driving is shared with the
offenders.
3. Offenders are asked to stand up before the others and talk about
their offence,what they have learned so far regarding DWI/MIP, and
tell of the expense involved. Offenders also will fill out a
survey/questionaire.
Stop DWI, Inc wants to make a difference. It hurts to lose a loved one,
and our prayer is that those participating offenders will remember
what was shared and cease to drive intoxicated again, and even share
the information with others.
The Midland VIP meets the first Monday of the month at 1208 W.
Wall in the PDAP Building. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. The class
fee is $40.
The Odessa VIP meets the second Monday of the month in the Odessa
Police Dept. 605 N. Grant. Registration is at 6:30. The class fee is $40.
Other VIP classes meet quarterly in Andrews. Registration is through
Adult Probation at those locations.
gather to hear from people (victims) whose lives have been shattered
because of intoxicated drivers. Persons who have been sentenced by
the court to attend, have the opportunity to hear the story of real
people who have been victims. The VIP, sponsored by Stop DWI, Inc.
has two goals.
1. To make an impact upon the DWI/MIP Offender, and hope they
walk away with something that will help them make a better choice
regarding alcohol and additional drugs.
2. The Panel is a way for the victim to heal. Telling their story helps
the healing process. Victims simply tell their story in a
non-confrontational, judgmental manner, sometimes breaking into
tears as they remember loved ones needlessly killed by an intoxicated
driver. Pictures of loved ones are shown, and information about the
deadly combination of alcohol and driving is shared with the
offenders.
3. Offenders are asked to stand up before the others and talk about
their offence,what they have learned so far regarding DWI/MIP, and
tell of the expense involved. Offenders also will fill out a
survey/questionaire.
Stop DWI, Inc wants to make a difference. It hurts to lose a loved one,
and our prayer is that those participating offenders will remember
what was shared and cease to drive intoxicated again, and even share
the information with others.
The Midland VIP meets the first Monday of the month at 1208 W.
Wall in the PDAP Building. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. The class
fee is $40.
The Odessa VIP meets the second Monday of the month in the Odessa
Police Dept. 605 N. Grant. Registration is at 6:30. The class fee is $40.
Other VIP classes meet quarterly in Andrews. Registration is through
Adult Probation at those locations.
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