Kitsap Drug Court Commencement

November 5, 2009

Honorable Jay B. Roof 

CELEBRATE SUCCESS!
 

Linda Joyce, YWCA Executive Director
Keynote Speaker

"We came here today to celebrate the graduate's accomplishments,
but also because we have great expectations of them.."

Teresa Ellingson
Alumni Speaker

"To the Graduates:  I know we all get busy, but it is most important that you all stay involved with the recovery community.  If you do that you will be able to keep what you have today, which is a chance at a new life"

We acknowledge the hard work and of these participants who have successfully completed the Drug Court program.

Kaj, Graduate
"Drug Court change my life
and brought back things that I
thought I had lost forever."

Nathanael, Graduate
"Nothing comes to an end
today. This is the beginning
of a new life in recovery."

Sherry, Graduate
“Thank you for pushing me
and believing in me." 

Selah, Graduate
“Thank you for making
a safe place for me."
 

Kevin, Graduate
“My journey has just begun."
 

Danny, Graduate
"I couldn't do this alone. 
I needed the support." 

Drug Court Graduates, Judge Jay B. Roof  and Linda Joyce

“Drug Court concerns itself with the 'why'.  We're concerned with the root problem, which is often drugs and drug addiction.  When we treat the core issue, we begin to see marked results in our community.”
                                                                          - Judge Jay B. Roof

Drug Court Team Members