December 3, 2025 3:30 a.m. 

The H.O.P.E. Drug Court will celebrate its 111th graduation ceremony on Tuesday, December 16th at 5:15 p.m.

A Douglas County Circuit Court release said the event will be held in Cascade Hall at the fairgrounds with the Honorable Robert B. Johnson presiding. Judge Johnson leads the adult drug court program.

Attendees will hear directly from the graduates as they share their personal journeys – stories of perseverance, healing, accountability and hope. These moments highlight not only the strength of each participant but also the commitment of the entire drug court team and community partners who support them along the way.

Judge Johnson said, “These ceremonies remind us of what recovery looks life in real life”. Judge Johnson said, “Its hard work. Ands it’s the belief that people can change when given the structure and support they need to transform.

This graduation’s guest speaker is FARA founder and Executive Director Robert Miller.

For more information on H.O.P.E. Drug Court, go to: https://www.douglascountyor.gov/851/HOPE-Drug-Court