County’s First Drug Court
After nearly a year of trying, Portage County now has a Supreme Court certified drug court, and it is bringing a little bit of hope to the area. Andrea Siebert has more.
HOPE
Help, Opportunity and Progress through Education program
HOPE’s goals
✓ To ensure participants remain drug free
✓ To introduce new ways to live a clean and sober lifestyle
✓ To improve familial and social relationships
✓ To create a healthier lifestyle for the participant
✓ To prepare the participant to lead a law-abiding life upon completion of the program