Safe Passage is an important program for Taylorville and Christian County.  Judge Brad Paisley along with the work of Taylorville Police Chief Dwayne Wheeler and Coordinator Denise Evans have worked hard to create a program that doesn’t punish users for using but gets them treatment if they want it. Evans explains a little about why the program works and why it has been so successful. 

Evans says that the program started in central Illinois and has been growing ever since it formed. 

For Evans, the program has special meaning to her. 

Evans praised both Chief Wheeler and Judge Paisley for their unwavering support.

For more information on safe passage, visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/safepassagetvilleil/