A DUI/DWI Victim Impact Panel is a small group of 2-4 persons who speak briefly about a vehicle crash caused by an impaired or intoxicated driver in which they were injured or in which a friend or family member was injured or killed. Persons who have been charged with DUI/DWI criminal offenses are often required to attend a Victim Impact Panel to better understand and remember the devastating consequences of driving while impaired or intoxicated.

Victims who speak at Victim Impact Panels do not blame or judge the people listening and only seek to share their own tragic stories in a way that may help others understand the lasting effects of impaired driving—while giving the speakers the opportunity to heal and find some small amount of meaning in their tragedies.

Victim Impact Panels are available both live and online and are sponsored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).

In Missouri, DUI/DWI Victim Impact Panels are part of the educational and rehabilitative measures used in the legal system to address the issue of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. These panels are designed to provide individuals convicted of DUI/DWI offenses with firsthand accounts of the consequences of impaired driving. The goal is to foster a deeper understanding of the impact their actions can have on others, thereby promoting responsible behavior in the future. Attendance at a Victim Impact Panel may be mandated by the court as a condition of probation or as part of a diversion program. The panels are facilitated by organizations such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and can be attended in person or online, depending on availability and court requirements. While the content of these panels is impactful and often emotional, the speakers focus on sharing their experiences without casting judgment on the attendees, aiming to educate rather than punish.