Proclamation: Drug Court Month PROCLAIMING MAY 2018 AS
DRUG COURT MONTH
LEWIS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, more than 180 local residents have graduated from Lewis County Drug Court since 2005; and
WHEREAS,85 percent of Lewis County's Drug Court graduates are not convicted of new crimes after
completing the program; and
WHEREAS,the more than 3,000 treatment courts nationwide have served more than 1.5 million individuals
and are recognized as the most successful criminal justice intervention in our nation's history; and
WHEREAS, drug courts save up to$27 for each dollar invested—and up to$13,000 for each individual they
serve; and
WHEREAS, drug courts reduce crime and significantly improve the outcomes of substance-abuse treatment
at far less expense than any other criminal justice strategy; and
WHEREAS, drug courts facilitate communitywide partnerships, bringing public safety and public health
professionals together in the fight against addiction and crime; and
WHEREAS, drug courts demonstrate that when one person rises out of addiction and crime, we all rise; and
WHEREAS, the time has come to put a treatment court within the reach of every eligible person in need;
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) hereby
proclaims May 2018 as Drug Court Month in Lewis County.
Done in open session this 7th day of May, 2018.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution: BOCC Meeting Date: May 07, 2018
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Notice
Proclamation recognizing May 2018 as Drug Court Month.
Contact Rieva Lester Phone: 3607401419
Department: Board of County Commissioners
Action Needed: Approve Resolution
Description
Proclamation recognizing May 2018 as Drug Court Month.
Additional Copies
Stephanie Miller
Drug Court Program Manager
stephanie.miller @lewiscountywa.gov