“Drug court has changed my way of thinking, has changed my way of life. Now I don’t need drugs to deal with pain.' yyc
“At one time I had no respect for law. But as someone that’s been changed, you guys go through a lot.
“They have taught me through their 12-step program – which drug court has on its own, plus the Calgary Dream Centre’s – that forgiving myself was a big thing. Can’t forgive others if you can’t forgive yourself. And I forgave myself.”Schwartz said there has been increased awareness in the judicial system of the need and efficacy of the program.
Chief Mark Neufeld, a supporter of “therapeutic courts” like drug courts or Indigenous courts, said Eric’s story is not a unique one.“But as Sgt. Schwartz pointed out, there is a fairly robust selection process for individuals going into that level of support,” the police chief said. “We want to make sure that we’re setting people up for success and that the resources are there to support them as they go through.
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