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Big Island vtc graduation celebration

11/10/2021

 
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The 19th Big Island Veterans Treatment Court graduated Ian Paleka (pictured above left) on November 8 at the Keahuolu Courthouse. He thanked everyone, including Judge Wendy DeWeese (right), VTC staff, and the Men of Paa, a cultural recovery program in Hilo, for all their support through his arduous journey. Read full article.

Veterans Treatment Court Grad Ready for New Life

6/29/2021

 
Keoni Barr said he is ready to be the person he knows he can be after successfully completing the Big Island Veterans Treatment Court program.

He told judges, court staff, family, and friends that he was struggling in life when he began the program, but thanks to their never-ending support, he got the confidence to get himself back on track.  Read full article.

BIVTC Honors Veterans

11/21/2019

 
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From left, First Circuit Judge Edward H. Kubo, Jr., and Third Circuit Judge Henry T. Nakamoto (fourth from left) were joined by Veterans Treatment Court participants, alumni, probation officers, mentors, attorneys, and Veterans Administration staff at the 2019 Hilo Veterans Day Parade.

November is an important month for the Big Island Veterans Treatment Court (BIVTC). The program was launched in November 2014, and is now celebrating five successful years of operations. BIVTC staff and supporters also commemorate the Veterans Day Holiday, and honor veterans all month long. Read full article.

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Friends of Big Island Drug Court, Inc.
501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization  |  EIN # 51-0425538

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