Nurturing Families

The Carlisle/Ballard County Drug Court seeks to break the cycle of substance abuse, addiction, and crime. At the request of the District Judge, the Family and Consumer Sciences Agents have taught life skills, including effective communication skills, anger management, personality assessment, fighting depression, time management, nutrition, weight management, fitness, consumer budgeting, and meal planning. These sessions average 20 adults. Since 1996, over 2,000 participants have graduated. Because of the focus on rehabilitation, Drug Court graduates are more likely to return to productive lives in which they are gainfully employed, pay child support, and meet other obligations. Statistics from Kentucky show that the local Drug Court program has reduced drug use and criminal behavior in local drug-addicted offenders.

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