Drug court to celebrate National Drug Court Month with special graduation ceremony
Judge James Mosley, the 316th District Judge will deliver Keynote Address
[Hutchinson County] In celebration of National Drug Court Month, the Hutchinson County Adult Drug Court will hold a graduation ceremony on May the 12th, 2021 at the 316 District Courtroom, in Stinnett, TX. Judge James Mosley will deliver the keynote address. The event will recognize all individuals whose lives have been transformed by the treatment and support provided by the program. However, the main recognition will be geared towards our first Hutchinson County graduate, Jonathan Jeffery. Media is invited to attend. To RSVP please contact. Brianna Hudson, at 806654-6726 or briannahudson0321@ gmail.com
What: National Drug Court
Month Celebration: First Annual Graduation Ceremony
When: Wednesday, May 12th, 2021 at 6:00PM
Where: In the 316th District Courtroom at the Hutchinson County Courthouse, Stinnett, TX.
Why: Treatment courts across the nation are holding special events to celebrate National Drug Court Month. Drug courts and other treat
ment courts are considered the most effective strategy for reducing addiction, crime, and recidivism while saving taxpayer dollars.
More than 30 years ago, the first drug court opened its doors with a simple premise: Rather than continue to allow individuals with long histories of addiction and crime to cycle through the justice system at great expense to the public, use the leverage of the court to keep them engaged in treatment long enough to be successful. Today, drug courts and other treatment courts have proven that a combination of accountability and compassion saves lives while also preserving valuable resources and reducing exorbitant criminal justice costs.
“Drug Court has been a blessing to me and my family. I was so tired of the way I was living, broke, homeless and hungry and really just at the end of my rope, in this program I have gotten so much and they have opened my eyes to a world of possibilities that are now possible for me. I have health dental and vision insurance, a 401k, a credit score...it just goes to show that through hard work and determination, anything is possible. Now, I am 36 years old and I am the cleanest and soberest I have ever been in my entire life. I hit the ground running and haven’t looked back.”- Drug Court Participant
A courtroom is not a place where you expect to find scenes of celebration and tears of joy. Unless, of course, it’s drug court. This May, drug courts throughout Texas will join more than 4,000 such programs nationwide in celebrating National Drug Court Month. This year alone, more than 150,000 individuals nationwide who entered the justice system due to addiction will receive lifesaving treatment and the chance to repair their lives, reconnect with their families, and find longterm recovery. National Drug Court Month is a celebration of the lives restored by drug court, and it sends the powerful message that these programs must be expanded to reach more people in need. Treatment courts represent a compassionate approach to the ravages of addiction. This year’s National Drug Court Month celebration should signal that the time has come to reap the economic and societal benefits of expanding this proven budget solution to all in need.