Description

Victim Impact Panel (VIP)

The Victim Impact Panel (VIP) is  2 hours in length taught in 1 two hour session.

Victim Impact Panels (VIP) sponsored by Time For Change DWI Education of Texas can assist offenders with meeting court and probation requirements. Participants who attend VIP, will learn that drunk and impaired driving has serious negative consequences for victims, their families, and communities. The crime creates a ripple effect throughout the following areas in victims’ lives: financial, physical, emotional, and religious/spiritual. During Victim Impact Panel (VIP), participants will hear firsthand from victims of DWI incidents and how their lives have been seriously impacted. The objectives of VIP is as follows:

Define drunk and impaired driving.
Describe current trends for drunk and impaired driving.
Provide examples of drunk and impaired driving.
Explain the impact of drunk and impaired driving on victims.
Discuss thoughts and feelings about being held accountable for drunk and impaired driving.