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The purpose of the Bremerton/Kitsap County DUI Panel is to educate the community about the tragedies that are caused by impaired drivers, the impact of driving under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any other impairment which can cause distraction to driving; reforming offenders through awareness; It is also their purpose to educate the offenders on how their behavior has affected the lives of innocent victims. The victim's panel is made up of volunteers who have been harmed or have harmed by an impaired driver.

Alcohol & Drug Information School State-approved instruction fulfills legal requirements for individuals court-referred to attend an Alcohol Drug Information School (ADIS). The educational, 8-hour course provides students with valuable information about alcohol and other drugs. This course may also be obtained through on-line course. The course is designed to enhance responsible decision-making with regards to alcohol and other drug use. Students are encouraged to explore the effects of alcohol and other drug use on themselves, their families and their world. DUI Evaluations: Provides a court-ordered assessment of individuals who have been convicted of driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol to evaluate the severity of their problem and make a recommendation to the court regarding appropriate treatment. Outpatient Treatment: Provides outpatient substance use disorder services that usually requires fewer than nine hours per week of attendance, which may include individual and group counseling, 12-step meetings, social and recreational activities, educational and vocational services, life skills training, primary health care, perinatal health care, a program for family members, relapse prevention services, a continuing care program and supportive services (such as child care, transportation and parenting skills development). Length of service can be anywhere between six months to two years depending on the needs of the individual and/or court order. Intensive Outpatient Treatment: Provides outpatient substance use disorder services that usually requires 9-20 hours per week of attendance, which may include individual and group counseling, 12-step meetings, social and recreational activities, educational and vocational services, life skills training, primary health care, perinatal health care, a program for family members, relapse prevention services, a continuing care program and supportive services (such as child care, transportation and parenting skills development). Agency provides DBHR-certified service(s).

Offers emotional support, advocacy services, and information and referrals to victims/survivors of drunk or drugged driving crashes.    MADD victim advocates can: - Accompany victims and survivors to court -  Provide information about drunk driving laws and victim rights -  Help write and submit your victim impact statement to the court -  Refer to community resources such as Crime Victim Compensation, which may be able to help with certain crime-related expenses -  Provide referrals to professional counseling, legal representation, support groups, and other essential services   MADD Victim Services provides a wide selection of free literature, available in both English and Spanish.

The purpose of the Bremerton/Kitsap County DUI Panel is to educate the community about the tragedies that are caused by impaired drivers, the impact of driving under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any other impairment which can cause distraction to driving; reforming offenders through awareness; It is also their purpose to educate the offenders on how their behavior has affected the lives of innocent victims. The victim's panel is made up of volunteers who have been harmed or have harmed by an impaired driver.