MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration

WHAT:         

The Douglas County District Court is pleased to announce that ten (10) participants have successfully completed the Adult Drug Court Program.  This ceremony will bring the total number of participants who have graduated from the Adult Drug Court program, since its inception, to 2,089.  We are proud to honor the Adult Drug Court graduates through this demonstration of achievement, and we welcome you to be a part of this celebration.

WHO:     

Host Judges:
Judge Tressa M. Alioth
Judge Timothy P. Burns
Judge Todd O. Engleman
Judge Leigh Ann Retelsdorf

WHEN:         

Wednesday, December 8, 2021
2:00PM

WHERE:      

Omaha – Douglas Civic Center
1819 Farnam Street
Legislative Chambers,  LC-4

WHY:            

For problem-solving court graduates, the ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive behavioral health treatment, intensive community supervision, and full accountability. 

Problem-Solving courts are an alternate route through the criminal justice system for nonviolent drug-related offenders, utilizing a specialized team process within the existing court structure. The courts are designed to reduce recidivism and substance use among individuals with substance use disorders. The court’s goal is to protect public safety and increase the participant’s likelihood of successful rehabilitation by utilizing validated risk and need assessments, early and individualized behavioral health treatment, frequent and random chemical testing, incentives, sanctions, and other rehabilitative and ancillary services.

HOW:      

For interviews or additional information, please contact Teresa Bunjer, Adult Drug Court Coordinator, at (402) 599-2665.

This celebration is an Adult Drug Court graduation. For more information visit the Problem-Solving Court webpage: https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/courts/problem-solving-courts.

Court media credentials preferred.