The Jefferson County (Kentucky) Drug Court started in 1993. Since then, more than 2,000 people have graduated from its program, which offers court-supervised treatment aimed at curbing drug use and related criminal activity.

"The year-long program consists of three phases followed by aftercare. Although each individual has a specifically designed program, each plan includes group, family and individual counseling; frequent and random drug testing; education and vocational training; scheduled payments of restitution, child support and court fees; and health and community activities."

During the last week in July, fourteen more people graduated from the program in a ceremony at the County Courthouse that featured remarks from Supreme Court Deputy Chief Justice Will T. Scott. Source: Kentucky Post

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