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La Porte Problem Solving Court celebrates six graduates
Summary
La Porte County held its 25th Problem Solving Court graduation on August 4, honoring six participants who completed an 18-month treatment and supervision program and heard testimonials about recovery and community support.
La Porte County marked its 25th Problem Solving Court graduation on August 4, celebrating six participants who completed a program that requires a minimum 18-month commitment of weekly court appearances, multiple random drug tests, therapy and at least 20 hours per week of work, school or volunteering. The presiding moderator described the ceremony as a celebration of transformation and second chances.
The event included an introduction of program staff and community partners, a keynote from public defender Mitch Peters and remarks from alumni who described how the court helped them rebuild family relationships and employment. As the moderator put it during the ceremony, "Maybe the journey isn't so much about becoming anything," framing recovery as an ongoing process rather than a single event.
The graduation recognized specific graduates by name and program dates: Billy (started November 2023; graduated February 12), Bobby (started June 1, 2023; graduated March 26), Brett (started March 2024; graduated March 2026), Glover (started December 19, 2024; graduated June 18), Mary (entered January 2025; graduated last week) and Steven (unable to attend due to illness). The ceremony closed with pastors Tim and Joy Allamier performing a song titled "Be a Light" and an invitation for attendees to congratulate graduates at a reception.
Speakers quoted in this article are drawn from the program transcript and include the presiding Moderator, keynote speaker Mitch Peters and graduates who spoke at the podium.
