MEDIA ADVISORY: Douglas County Veteran’s Treatment Court Graduation and Celebration

WHAT:  

The Douglas County Veteran’s Treatment Court team is pleased to announce another Veteran’s Treatment Court graduation. This is a great accomplishment for the graduates. Please join us in celebrating this outstanding achievement. 

WHO:      

Judge Horacio Wheelock, presiding over graduation
Sandra Fuller, graduate, and guest speaker

WHEN:   

Thursday, March 31, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: 

Omaha-Douglas Civic Center Legislative Chamber
1819 Farnam Street
Omaha, NE

WHY:      

For Veteran’s Treatment Court, the ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of comprehensive behavioral health treatment, intensive community supervision, and full accountability. 

Veteran’s Treatment 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. Problem-solving courts are designed to reduce recidivism and substance use among individuals with substance use disorders. The court aims 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:

Rob Owens, Problem-Solving Court Coordinator, (402) 444-4187                 

Court media credentials preferred.