Kitsap Drug Court Commencement

Kitsap County Family Drug Dependency 
Drug Court Commencement

August 20, 2004

Honorable Jay B. Roof 
and
Honorable M. Karlynn Haberly
Presiding

CELEBRATE SUCCESS! 

Commissioner Patty Lent
Kitsap County Board of County Commissioners
Guest Speaker

"You seven graduates have taken enormous steps in identifying
your addiction and staying on course.  You have been dedicated
and determined.  As a Commissioner, we support this program . . .
it makes society a better place for all of us."

Jerry, Drug Court Alumni

"Treatment was a great thing.  I began to associate with people. 
Things started working out for me.  I have friends. 
I am employed today.  I do the right thing today.  
I am happy today. I had not been happy in 15 to 20 years."

Melody, Graduate
 "I can honestly say I am grateful
for your (Drug Court) plan, my
sponsor, and this program.  This
program is an  opportunity, its ups
and downs.  My life has 
been changed forever." 

Andy, Graduate
"This program has changed
my life.  If it wasn't for this
program, I would be in jail
right now.  I would be using.."

Desiree, Graduate
"Today I have a life.   I am a mom to my daughter."

Ian, Graduate
"When I did get into Drug Court I didn't expect it to be so much work. This program was a godsend.. . . I cannot express the joy this program has given me,  It has taught me to respect my friends and family.  I don't take things for granted anymore."

Colin, Graduate
"When I first came into the program I was looking for an easy way out.  What I ended up with was a plan for my life.
It was not a walk in the park.  I couldn't have done it without all of the help.  I am thankful for everybody.  This program has connected me with my family and gave me hope."

Tracy, Graduate
"WOW.  I thank Drug Court.  I really wanted to die.  I thank my family.  It's been a hard road but it has been worth it."

Drug Court Graduates, Judge Jay B. Roof and Commissioner Patty Lent

"Drug Court is a court of hope . . . a court of promise . . . a place where life's potential can be revealed."
                                                                                                                    - Judge Jay B. Roof

Kristina, Family Dependency Drug Court Graduate, and Judge M. Karlynn Haberly

"To get into the Family Dependency Drug Court Program, you have to dedicated and accountable.  As a judge, this is a wonderful position.  The traditional dependency court is a shame-based court.  Family Dependency Drug Court is a success-based court."   
                                                                -  Judge M. Karlynn Haberly

"When I first opted for Drug Court I wanted to get my kids back faster.  I had the desire to be clean and sober, but I didn't know how.  Life is grand today.  I get to be a mother they (my daughters) deserve."
                                                       - Kristina, Graduate

Kitsap County Adult Drug Court is in its fifth year.  Today's graduation ceremony is the 18th commencement held in Kitsap County Drug Court.  It has proudly  graduated 98 people from the program.  In addition to that accomplishment, it has become a mentor court for the National Association of Drug Court Professionals.  Visit the link on the web site for more information about Drug Court.  Judge Jay B. Roof presides over the Adult Drug Court. 

This group of graduates spent an average of 14 months in the Drug Court Program.  They attended an average of 207 AA meetings, plus an average of 50 bonus meetings, and averaged 110 treatment sessions.  

Drug Court Team Members