Kitsap Drug Court
Commencement
April 24, 2009
Honorable Jay B.
Roof
CELEBRATE
SUCCESS!
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Attorney General Rob McKenna
Keynote Speaker
"When Kitsap County
established its
Drug Court, other counties
were still hesitant.
Not many counties were ready to take that step.
10 years later, there is now no doubt that drug courts
work.
We are deeply impressed by this program.
Judge Roof has shown an unmatched commitment to
Drug Court."
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We
acknowledge the hard work and of these participants who have
successfully completed the Drug Court program. |
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James, Graduate
"I am grateful to have
had my wake
up call at such a young age.
Thank you Rick and the rest of the team."
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Marty, Graduate
"I relate to my friends and family
differently now. I learned to ask for help and how to help
others. Reach for the light at the end of the tunnel."
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Shaunte, Graduate
“I've made amazing connections here. When I see you all
in the streets, I'll remember you. You've
all helped me change my life."
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Peggy, Graduate
“Thank you all."
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Neal, Graduate
“I spent Drug Court reconnecting
with my family. I tried and I tried. The more I
proved myself, the
longer leash Drug Court
would give me."
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Jeff, Graduate
"Thank you to my home group. It's Saturdays at 8:00.
There'll be cake tomorrow."
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Vicki, Graduate
"This has been a life changing experience. I want to
thank my family. I love them all very much."
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Tawnia, Graduate
"This was my chance. I knew I needed something to
change.
I am so grateful for what
Drug Court has given me."
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Gary, Graduate
"Thank you to my family. I love you guys. You
never gave up hope."
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Daniel, Graduate
"Thank you Rick. I'm a different
guy than I was when I started.
Thank you for helping me to
come out of my shell."
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Daniel, Graduate
"It's weird to hear, 'Danny was a heroin
addict.' 'Was' is the key word. Thank you."
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Jean, Graduate
"I'd lost everything. The love of my life had died.
My dog and I lived in a car. Thank you for a place to
live, friends to share my life with and life itself."
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Christopher "C.J.", Graduate
"My Mom told me 'love is unselfish caring for another
individual.' Thanks to Drug Court, I feel that sometimes
now." |
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Drug Court Graduates, Attorney General Rob McKenna, and
Judge Jay B. Roof
“In
difficult times it is appropriate to reexamine our priorities.
I am grateful that our commissioners have the foresight to invest in
prevention. Drug Court lies at the intersection of a
commitment to justice and prevention of future crime. It
brings families together, makes our community safer, and saves
lives. It is a court of hope.”
- Judge Jay B. Roof
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Drug Court Team Members |
| Judge |
Jay B. Roof |
| Drug Court Case Manager |
Cherie Lusk |
| Kitsap Recovery Center |
Lisa Romwall, Steve Kohrt, Bergen
Starke, Glenda McPherson, and Carla Carlsen |
| Cascade
Recovery Center |
Rick Bialock,
Grace Jones, Doranne Carleton and Brian Burwell |
| Deputy Prosecuting Attorney |
Kevin Kelly |
| Defense Attorney |
Jacob Murphy |
| Court Clerk |
Vicki Tabert,
Gwen Warren |
| Court
Reporter |
Andrea Evans |
| Community Resource Officer |
Deputy Pete Ball |
| Drug Court Compliance Officer |
Joe Myall |
| Drug Court Volunteers |
Debbie Ball |
| Grant Administrator |
Betsy Bosch |
