MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration

Please note the location change.

WHAT:         

The District Court for the 4^th Judicial District Court of Nebraska is pleased to invite you to the Douglas County Veterans Treatment Court Graduation ceremony. 

WHO:            

Judge Horacio Wheelock
Congressman Don Bacon, guest speaker

WHEN:       

Thursday, September 1, 2022
2:00 p.m.

WHERE:      

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

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 which utilize a specialized team process that functions within the existing court structure. The courts are designed to achieve a reduction in 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:

Rob Owens, Veterans Treatment Court Coordinator
Phone: (402) 444-41875                     email: rob.owens@nebraska.gov
 

This is an Veterans Treatment Court graduation, for more information visit the Problem-Solving Court webpage: https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/courts/problem-solving-courts

Court media credentials preferred.