CROOK COUNTY VICTIM IMPACT PANEL 

A Panel of victims speak briefly about the drunk driving crash in which they were injured or a loved one was killed. Each panelist tells their story and how their lives were affected by the crash or the death of a family member.  There is no interaction between the victims and the audience; however, a question and answer period may follow if the victims are willing to participate.  The audience members consist of people convicted of alcohol-related offenses and those on probation for Driving While Intoxicated. 

The victims impact panel provided two significant services.  For many of the offenders, this is the first time they have ever been “face to face” with the possible consequences of their actions. For the victims, the panel gives them an opportunity to finally speak out, and perhaps, find some healing in the process. The Victims Impact Panel is an extremely emotional experience as panelists speak from the heart and share their pain and suffering with the offenders. Some panelists bring photographs of their family member who was killed by a drunk driver and explain how the loss has forever changed their lives. Victims also feel that sharing their stories and pain may prevent another person from suffering by possibly preventing drunk driving offenses. 

This is a volunteer organization to serving the people of Crook County. Meetings are held every other month, (January-March-May-July-September) on the second Wednesday of the month.

We meet at the Crook County Library in the Broughton Room. Meetings start at 7:00pm. Once the meeting starts no one will be let in, so please be on time.

The fee is $20.00 for M.I.P. minors and $40.00 for adults. Cash only please.

 If you have further questions contact our coordinator:

 Stella Oja at 1-541-416-2731