Item:
Title
Proclamation - National Drug Treatment Court Month
Body
Date of BOCC Meeting: May 13, 2019
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to proclaim May 2019 as National Drug Court Month in Durham, NC. The Drug Court movement has grown from the 12 original Drug Courts in 1994 to over 2,900 operational Drug Courts across the country. Over the past twenty-five years, Drug Courts have served over 1.4 million individuals nationwide. Durham County is operating a successful adult program that has helped many Durham citizens regain sobriety and connect with resources to maintain long-term recovery.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Strategic Goal 3: Safe Community and Goal 2: Health and Well-Being for All
Resource Persons: Karen Shaw, Adult Drug Treatment Court Coordinator and Roshanna Parker, CJRC Assistant Director
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board proclaim May 2019 as National Drug Court Month in Durham.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________