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Positive Connections In Corrections (Photo) - 10/02/25

Roseburg, OR — October 3, 2025 — A H.O.P.E. Drug Court participant has started his community graduate phase project to benefit the Douglas County Jail.

 

Adam Collins has passion to help others while incarcerated in the Douglas County Jail.  He is collecting donations so he can purchase card games, board games and sports equipment.  Engaging in physical activities helps alleviate stress, anxiety, and depression among adults in custody (AIC). Exercise can improve mood and overall mental health, which is particularly important given the challenges faced by incarcerated individuals. Many correctional facilities provide access to activities such as basketball, walking, jogging, and other physical exercises to support health.  Recreational programs can serve as a constructive outlet for AIC’s, helping them develop skills that are beneficial for reintegration into society. These activities can foster teamwork, discipline, and a sense of accomplishment, contributing to the rehabilitation process.  Providing structured recreational activities can reduce idle time, which may otherwise lead to behavioral problems. Engaging AIC’s in positive activities helps maintain order and discipline within the facility, contributing to a safer environment for them and staff.  Incorporating recreational activities in the Douglas County Jail is essential for promoting mental and physical well-being, supporting their rehabilitation, and maintaining a safe and orderly facility.

 

“It’s important to me because it’s a way for me to help others who are struggling,” stated Adam Collins, Drug Court participant, “I want others to find a positive way to connect with each other.  Hopefully they will continue those positive connections once released and to find recovery as I have.” The H.O.P.E. Drug Court Program, established in 1996, provides individuals struggling with substance use the opportunity to break cycles of addiction through treatment, accountability, and community service. Events like this fundraiser demonstrate the program’s focus on rehabilitation and giving back.

 

The Douglas County H.O.P.E. Drug Court will hold its 111th graduation ceremony on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 5:15 p.m. at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, Cascade Hall. The ceremony will be presided over by the Honorable Judge Robert B. Johnson.

 

Operating under the Douglas County Circuit Court, the H.O.P.E. Drug Court is an innovative program focused on reducing recidivism, addressing substance use disorders, and helping participants build a life beyond their past criminal actions. The program emphasizes personal transformation and the future potential of each participant.

 

As part of the program’s final phase, graduate community projects allow participants to demonstrate their personal growth, social development, and the motivation that drives them toward higher achievement.  Project poster boards will be displayed in the lobby to showcase their process and completion.

 

To view graduate flyers and learn more about the program, visit the Douglas County Local Public Safety Coordinating Council (LPSCC) webpage: https://douglascountyor.gov/851/HOPE-Drug-Court

 

Celebrate transformation. Celebrate community. Celebrate success.

Attached Media Files: Adam Collins Positive Connections in Corrections Press Release 10-2-25.pdf, Adam Collins Car Wash Flyer-R.pdf, Positive Connections in Corrections flyer- R.pdf, Bottle Drive flyer.jpg,

Positive Connections In Corrections (Photo) - 10/02/25

Roseburg, OR — October 3, 2025 — A H.O.P.E. Drug Court participant has started his community graduate phase project to benefit the Douglas County Jail.

 

Adam Collins has passion to help others while incarcerated in the Douglas County Jail.  He is collecting donations so he can purchase card games, board games and sports equipment.  Engaging in physical activities helps alleviate stress, anxiety, and depression among adults in custody (AIC). Exercise can improve mood and overall mental health, which is particularly important given the challenges faced by incarcerated individuals. Many correctional facilities provide access to activities such as basketball, walking, jogging, and other physical exercises to support health.  Recreational programs can serve as a constructive outlet for AIC’s, helping them develop skills that are beneficial for reintegration into society. These activities can foster teamwork, discipline, and a sense of accomplishment, contributing to the rehabilitation process.  Providing structured recreational activities can reduce idle time, which may otherwise lead to behavioral problems. Engaging AIC’s in positive activities helps maintain order and discipline within the facility, contributing to a safer environment for them and staff.  Incorporating recreational activities in the Douglas County Jail is essential for promoting mental and physical well-being, supporting their rehabilitation, and maintaining a safe and orderly facility.

 

“It’s important to me because it’s a way for me to help others who are struggling,” stated Adam Collins, Drug Court participant, “I want others to find a positive way to connect with each other.  Hopefully they will continue those positive connections once released and to find recovery as I have.” The H.O.P.E. Drug Court Program, established in 1996, provides individuals struggling with substance use the opportunity to break cycles of addiction through treatment, accountability, and community service. Events like this fundraiser demonstrate the program’s focus on rehabilitation and giving back.

 

The Douglas County H.O.P.E. Drug Court will hold its 111th graduation ceremony on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 5:15 p.m. at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, Cascade Hall. The ceremony will be presided over by the Honorable Judge Robert B. Johnson.

 

Operating under the Douglas County Circuit Court, the H.O.P.E. Drug Court is an innovative program focused on reducing recidivism, addressing substance use disorders, and helping participants build a life beyond their past criminal actions. The program emphasizes personal transformation and the future potential of each participant.

 

As part of the program’s final phase, graduate community projects allow participants to demonstrate their personal growth, social development, and the motivation that drives them toward higher achievement.  Project poster boards will be displayed in the lobby to showcase their process and completion.

 

To view graduate flyers and learn more about the program, visit the Douglas County Local Public Safety Coordinating Council (LPSCC) webpage: https://douglascountyor.gov/851/HOPE-Drug-Court

 

Celebrate transformation. Celebrate community. Celebrate success.

Attached Media Files: Adam Collins Positive Connections in Corrections Press Release 10-2-25.pdf, Adam Collins Car Wash Flyer-R.pdf, Positive Connections in Corrections flyer- R.pdf, Bottle Drive flyer.jpg,