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

WHAT:  

The Lancaster County Veteran’s Treatment Court team is pleased to announce that three (3) Veteran's Court participants have successfully completed the Veteran’s Treatment Court Program. This is a great accomplishment for the graduates. Please join us in celebrating this outstanding achievement. 

WHO:      

Judge Robert Otte, presiding over graduation
Judge John Colborn, Retired
Burdette Burkhard, Veteran Mentor
John Sronce, Nebraska Army National Guard
Major General Daryl L. Bohac, Nebraska National Guard
Jim Cada, Veteran Advocate, and Vietnam Veteran
Mike Tumbleson, Veteran Mentor
Vadra Stutzman, Veteran Mentor

WHEN:   

March 22, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
WHERE:  Via Zoom (https://lincolnne.zoom.us/j/99828693518

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. Problem-solving 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:

Jeff Curry, Interim Problem-Solving Court Coordinator, (531) 220-6031

Court media credentials preferred.