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Koochiching County proclaims May 2026 National Treatment Court Month after participant testimony
Summary
The Koochiching County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a proclamation declaring May 2026 National Treatment Court Month after hearing from a current participant about recovery supports and a proposed nonprofit to fund community recovery resources.
The Koochiching County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously May 12 to declare May 2026 National Treatment Court Month after a treatment-court coordinator and a current participant described the program’s impact and local funding gaps.
The proclamation, read during the board meeting, cites national research and All Rise guidance and states that treatment courts combine accountability with evidence-based treatment and save public dollars; the board approved the proclamation by voice vote.
The treatment-court presenter (identified in the meeting transcript as Alyssa) told commissioners the program follows a five-phase structure, holds weekly sessions and will mark the month with radio spots and a graduation. She…
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