Kitsap Drug Court Commencement

October 21, 2005

Honorable Jay B. Roof 
Presiding

CELEBRATE SUCCESS! 

"Today we acknowledge that recovery takes effort, strength, and hard work . . . . Recovery takes courage to admit we aren't perfect; it takes courage to ask for help.  Congratulations."

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

Debbie Graduate
 "Thank you Drug Court." 

Josh, Graduate
"Thank you Drug Court for showing me a life without drugs.  I have the life I've always dreamed about."

Stacey, Graduate
"I am thankful I can cry today, because now I have learned how.  I have a life today.  Thank you."

Doranne, Graduate
"The structure in this program has given me back my life."

Janell, Graduate
"Today I'm in school, have a home, and self-esteem.  I look in the mirror and like what I see."

Nova, Graduate
Drug Court is a wonderful program.  I'm going to school now to become a drug counselor."

Jim, Alumni Speaker
"I have a better way of life and I feel good about myself. 
I have a spirit inside me now.  Drug Court really works."

Commissioner Endresen, the Drug Court Graduates, and Judge Jay B. Roof

"Drug Court is different from other courts because we care about the 'who' along with the what, where, when and why.  We focus on not only preventing crimes, but saving families, saving lives, and building a safer community."
                                                                                   - Judge Jay B. Roof

Kitsap County Adult Drug Court is in its fifth year.  Today's graduation ceremony is the 22nd commencement held in Kitsap County Drug Court.  It has proudly graduated 120 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. 

Drug Court Team Members