Item:
Title
Proclamation - National Drug Court Month
Body
Date of BOCC Meeting: May 14, 2018
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to proclaim May 2018 as “National Drug Court Month.” For over two decades, the treatment court community nationwide has come together each May to shine a light on the unparalleled success of drug courts. This year, National Drug Court Month comes amid unprecedented interest in criminal justice reform as policymakers at all levels are seeking solutions that reduce substance abuse, crime and incarceration while saving lives and resources. No solution has been proven more effective than drug courts and other treatment courts. Durham’s Adult Drug Treatment Court is truly making a difference from reducing drug use and recidivism, to reuniting families and making our community safer.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Strategic Goal 3: Safe Community and Goal 2: Health and Well-being for All
Resource Persons: Kamesha Falana, Adult Drug Treatment Court Coordinator; Judge Fred Battaglia, ADTC Presiding Judge, Roshanna Parker, Assistant Director Criminal Justice Resource Center and Drug Treatment Court Team Members
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board proclaim May 2018 as National Drug Court Month in Durham County.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________