MEDIA ADVISORY: Problem-Solving Court Graduation and Celebration

WHAT:         

Sarpy County Juvenile Drug Court graduation ceremony and celebration

WHO:            

District Court Judge Jonathon Crosby presiding  

WHEN:         

May 9, 2023, at 3:30 pm

WHERE:      

Sarpy County Courthouse
1210 Golden Gate Drive
Papillion, NE  68046

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 utilizes 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:

Creston Ashburn, Problem Solving Court Coordinator
Phone:  402-593-2132            Email:  Creston.ashburn@nebraska.gov

Court media credentials preferred.

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