MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration

WHAT:         
Douglas County Veterans Treatment Court Graduation.

WHO:             
Judge Horacio Wheelock, Presiding 

WHEN:        
Thursday, December 5, 2024
2:00 p.m.

WHERE:       
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 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, Veterans Treatment Court Coordinator, (402) 444-41875  

This is a 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.