MEDIA ADVISORY: Douglas County Veterans Treatment Court Graduation and Celebration

WHAT:  

The Douglas County Veterans Treatment Court team is pleased to announce 30 participants have successfully completed the Veteran’s Treatment Court Program.  Please join us in celebrating this outstanding achievement. 

WHO:      

Judge Horacio J. Wheelock, presiding over graduation
General Paul Cohen, keynote speaker

WHEN:   

September 2, 2021, at 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: 

Omaha-Douglas Civic Center in the Legislative Chambers
1819 Farnam Street
Omaha, NE 68102

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:

Bill Payne, Problem-Solving Court Coordinator, (402) 444-4180, william.payne@nebraska.gov

Court media credentials preferred.