About Us

Since 1984

The Panels were co-founded in 1984 by Judge David Admire of Northeast District Court in Redmond, Washington, and Larry and Shirley Anderson of Bothell, the parents of a young man killed by a drunk driver.

Throughout the Pacific Northwest

Coalitions of DUI victim panels operate throughout the Pacific Northwest:

• Washington State
• Oregon
• California
• Idaho

Reliving The Pain

Victim Speakers are cautioned that it is counterproductive to be accusatory, argumentative, or bitter. The simple telling of their stories--how their lives have been changed by an alcohol-impaired driver--has a greater impact than negative comments directed at offenders. Typically, the room is incredibly quiet as each victim relives his or her pain, providing a new and personal insight to the offender of the tragic consequences of drunk driving.

Q&A

At the conclusion of the presentation, panelist speakers respond to questions from the audience.

Comments

Finally, each offender is asked to provide anonymous written comments on what he or she has seen and heard.