SURVIVOR SPEAKOUT GUIDELINES TO ATTEND A LIVE, ONLINE VICTIM IMPACT PANEL USING ZOOM – Accepted Nationwide
Survivor Speakout Victim Impact Panels are accepted by court systems nationwide. Survivor Speakout online is a 2-hour live online presentation, not a recorded class, and there is no test.
- You CANNOT attend online using a cell phone, tablet or iPad.
- You must have a laptop or computer with a operational webcam, microphone and speakers.
- You must have a reliable internet connection.
- Cell phones must be turned off during the panel.
- You must pay your $50.00 fee immediately after registering.
- You must check the link you will be sent well prior to the date and time of the panel you are attending.
- Test your webcam and speakers once you receive the link to ensure they are operational.
- You must join the panel 15 minutes prior to the panel scheduled start time.
- Only court ordered offenders are allowed to attend a Survivor Speakout online victim impact panel.
- There cannot be anything or anyone at your location that may cause distractions.
- You will be considered a “no show” if you are late or fail to attend the date you have chosen. If you are a “no show” you must re-register and pay an additional fee to attend. There are no refunds for any reason.
- You must be alone in a private room during the live, online victim impact panel.
- The room must be well lit with light shining on your face.
- You must be sitting up with your face fully visible on camera for the entire live, online victim impact panel clearly paying attention by looking at the screen the entire time or you will NOT get credit for attending.
- No hats, headbands, hoodies, food, smoking, vaping or beverages will be allowed.
- If you fall asleep you will be removed after one warning.
- If it is determined that you are unable to abide by all of the guidelines you will be removed from the session and NOT get credit for attending.
- Please use the restroom prior to joining the panel.
- If you leave the panel at any time for any reason you will be removed and will not get credit for attending.
- You must be dressed appropriately during the online victim impact panel.
- If for any reason the live online victim impact panel you schedule is canceled or postponed you may reschedule for another available IN PERSON or ONLINE victim impact panel date. You will not be charged another fee.
- If weather or any other act of nature cause a disruption in electrical power you may reschedule for our next available IN PERSON or ONLINE victim impact panel date. You will not be charged another fee.
- If you are removed from the victim impact panel due to any distraction on your part you may reschedule for our next available IN PERSON victim impact panel date. You will be required to register and pay the in-person fee to attend.
- Your probation officer will be notified after your successful completion of the live, online victim impact panel.
- Your probation officer will be notified if you are removed from the online victim impact panel.
- If you are on a diversion plea you will need to request a confirmation letter from us that you can present to the court through your attorney.
- There are NO REFUNDS for any reason.