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| Richie Supa, Jim Hollis, Dr. James Hughes, Rhoda Sokoloff, Esq. |
On May 17, 2012, the Paralegal Section presented its first CLE event: Update on
Drug Court
. The Event was sponsored by Inspirations for Youth and Families Teen Treatment Program and attendees received 2.0 CLE credits. Not only did we have a full house, attendees, were treated to a “Celebrity in the House” Richie Supra, an American songwriter and guitarist best known for his work with Aerosmith and Richie Sambora. County Commissioner
Tobacco Court
”, which educates young people and adults regarding Tobacco. As he said: “a true labor of love”. Gary Hilko’s, Drug Court Manager, educational lecture was outstanding. The current success rate for offenders participating in the program is 70%; which is well above the current statewide average success rate of 56%. As Judge Maria Bench reiterated in her presentation,
Drug Court
is a successful alternative program. Speaking of labor of love, Judge Gisele Pollack spoke regarding
Misdemeanor Drug Court
, which Judge Pollack created seven years ago. It was initially a one year test program. Success of the program is credited for its longevity. Lt. Patrick Hart of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, filled us in on what is happening locally regarding drug trafficking. Lt. Hart also spoke regarding human trafficking which a side trade to drug trafficking. And then John Hollis of Rockers in Recovery told his story of drug addiction and getting clean, and creating Rockers in Recovery. Judge Pollack is the honored guest at Rockers in Recovery’s annual Memorial Picnic this year. Dr. James Hughes of Inspirations, Inc. spoke about various drugs and dangers tempting our youth and methods of treatment for addicted / troubled teens. Special thanks and honors to these truly remarkable people who do so much for our community.
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| Belinda Martinez, Judge Gisele Pollack, Judge Marcia Beach |
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