The Douglas County Veterans Treatment Court recently held a graduation ceremony for fourteen participants. The event took place on February 1, 2022, at the Omaha-Douglas Civic Center. Family, friends, local community members, and veterans attended the ceremony.
Judge Horacio Wheelock, who presides over the Veterans Treatment Court, led the ceremony. He expressed his pride in the graduates and emphasized the importance of their achievement.
The Veterans Treatment Court serves veterans who have had encounters with the justice system. It offers a program that combines intensive supervision with treatment services. The program aims to address the unique experiences of veterans and enhance public safety by reintegrating them as law-abiding citizens.
News station KETV covered the graduation ceremony and shared the graduates’ stories. For more information about the Veterans Treatment Court or the graduation ceremony, contact Rob Owens, the Court Coordinator.
In summary, the graduation of the fourteen participants underscores the effectiveness of the Veterans Treatment Court. The program not only rehabilitates veterans but also promotes public safety by reintegrating them into the community as productive citizens.