Re-Entry Court graduate Matthew Rose, left, and Recovery Court graduate Adam Kendall listen to remarks during the Johnson County Problem Solving Courts graduation ceremony Monday at Emmanuel Church in Franklin. Noah Crenshaw | Daily Journal
Two graduates from the Johnson County Problem Solving Courts were honored during a graduation ceremony Monday night.
Adam Kendall, from the Recovery Court, and Matthew Rose, from the Re-Entry Court, officially graduated from their courts with judges, court staff, friend and family in attendance at Emmanuel Church in Franklin. Amanda Gentry, another Re-Entry Court participant, also graduated but was unable to attend the ceremony.
Johnson County has five problem-solving courts: re-entry, drug, behavioral health, juvenile drug and veterans. They are also designed to help offenders recover, address personal issues and reintegrate into society post-incarceration. Doing this is designed to benefit not only the involved individuals and their families, but their victims and society as well.
Kendall also received the prestigious Phoenix Award. The honor is presented to a single court graduate who has demonstrated remarkable strength, resilience and bravery throughout their recovery journey.
