MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration

WHAT:

The North Central Problem-Solving Court is proud to announce that Kendra Kluender has successfully completed the Adult Drug Court Program.  The North Central Problem-Solving Court is an Adult Drug Court which has been serving individuals who reside within Probation District 8 since 2010.  District 8 Probation encompasses the counties of Holt, Custer, Boyd, Rock, Brown, Keya Paha, Cherry, Blaine, Loup, Garfield, Wheeler, Valley, Greely, Sherman, and Howard. The Honorable Tami Schendt, County Court Judge, will preside over the graduation.

WHO:

Kendra Kluender will graduate from the North Central Problem-Solving Court.

WHEN:    

Thursday, July 23, 2020, at 9:00 AM

WHERE:

Custer County Courtroom
Custer County Justice Center
604 Heritage Drive
Broken Bow, NE 68822

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 (onsite contact): Doug Stanton, North Central Problem-Solving Court Coordinator, 402-340-3461

Court media credentials preferred.

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