Program Profile: San Juan County (N.M.) DWI First Offenders Program-Victim Impact Panels

The program is a component of the San Juan County DWI First Offenders Program, which was designed to reduce DWI recidivism, alcohol consumption, and drinking and driving behavior by exposing them to testimonials from victims of drunk-driving accidents.

Evidence Rating: Ineffective | One study

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The program is a component of the San Juan County (N.M.) DWI First Offenders Program, which was designed to reduce driving while intoxicated (DWI) recidivism, alcohol consumption, and drinking and driving behavior by exposing them to testimonials from victims of drunk-driving accidents. The program is rated Ineffective. No statistically significant differences were found between VIP and no-VIP program participants on DWI recidivism over 2 years, and on various measures of drinking.

An Ineffective rating implies that implementing the program is unlikely to result in the intended outcome(s).

This program's rating is based on evidence that includes at least one high-quality randomized controlled trial.

Date Created: July 17, 2024
Program Snapshot

Age: 18+

Gender: Male, Female

Race/Ethnicity: White, Black, Hispanic, American Indians/Alaska Native

Geography: Tribal Rural

Setting (Delivery): Correctional, Reservation

Program Type: Alcohol and Drug Prevention

Targeted Population: Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Offenders, Prisoners

Current Program Status: Active