Collaborative Courts to Hold Graduation Ceremony May 4, 2022
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 — 4:00 p.m.
Bob Hope Theater, 242 E. Main Street, Stockton, CA
Stockton, CA — Over 170 participants of the Collaborative Courts have successfully completed one of the court rehabilitation programs at the Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin over the past year. On Wednesday, May 4, 2022, this achievement will be celebrated with a commencement ceremony at 4:00 p.m. at the Bob Hope Theater, 242 E. Main Street, Stockton, CA.
Collaborative Courts is a division of the Superior Court that combines judicial supervision with monitoring and rehabilitation to reduce recidivism by addressing issues that contribute to criminal behavior. With the goal of improving public safety and client outcomes, these courts are also known as problem-solving courts. Collaborative Courts focuses on utilizing data-driven, evidence-based practices and comprehensive evaluation and assessment plans to improve the quality of life for the people served.
“San Joaquin Superior Collaborative Court is honored to host our annual graduation ceremony for our well-deserved participants. It is an opportunity to celebrate members of our community working to reach their next level of success. Our participants worked hard to attend court dates and complete service requirements. Completion of this one-year program is no easy feat; however, the commitment was substantial, knowing failure was not an option. We believe that positive opportunities like this are an essential step toward the success of our community,” said Kelly Placeres, Director of Collaborative Courts.
The graduation program will feature:
Keynote Speaker – Dennis Gaxiola. Dennis Gaxiola is one of America’s funniest clean comedians. The Air Force veteran and preacher’s son has appeared on Comedy Central and NBC and has a Dry Bar Comedy special that has garnered over 150,000,000 views.
Graduate Speaker – David Batton. David Batton came to Compliance Court homeless, broken, and unsure of the Court’s unusual approach to assisting his needs. He had been living behind a dumpster and once told the Judge that he wanted to die an addict. However, despite his despondence, he continued to make his court appearances. David was placed in a sober living home and received outpatient treatment. Once he embraced the process of recovery, he began counting the days he was clean and sober, sharing incremental milestones with pride. David completed his treatment program and attained full-time employment. He continues to attend support groups and has shared his goal of becoming a peer mentor to other Collaborative Court participants, initiating that process. The Court team is proud of David Batton as he moves toward an independent, positive, and productive life.
Collaborative Courts, a division fully supported by grants, includes Drug Court (Track 1 and 2), Dependency Drug Court (PROP 1 and 2), DUI Court, Parole Reentry Court, Veterans Court, three AB109 reentry courts — Compliance Court, Monitoring Court, and Mandatory Supervision Court — and the “Choices and Consequences” prevention program, which consists of school presentations aimed at deterring middle and high school students from using drugs and alcohol.
For more information, please contact Kelly Placeres at (209) 992-5225.