The panel sessions were held during summer 1991 and were attended by 62 offenders in British Columbia. A control group consisted of 46 offenders. The participants completed a questionnaire composed of 16 statements and the Questionnaire Measure of Emotional Empathy. All offenders were male and were serving sentences of under 2 years. Results revealed several statistically significant positive attitude shifts and changes in behavioral intentions. However, no increases in empathy were found. A 1-year followup of the impaired driving records of the offenders is planned to determine the behavioral impacts of the panel. Although 80 percent of all offenders indicated a desire to refrain from drinking and driving in the future, intentions are often not translated into behavior. Thus, the followup will determine whether the victim impact panel reduces impaired driving recidivism. Table and 7 references (Author abstract modified)