Jeremy Ruddick

Jeremy Ruddick holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Missouri State University and two Associates degrees; one in Law Enforcement and the other in Applied Science. Jeremy currently seves as the Treatment Court Administrator for the 28^th District Circuit Court. Before moving into this position in November of 2021, Jeremy was a juvenile officer for the 28 Judicial Circuit for 8 years. Both positions have allowed him to work with families where the father was nonexistent or had no experience in how to be a good, productive father. As someone who was raised without his dad or a male role model within the home, Jeremy supports programs whose sole purpose is to help a dad redirect and make appropriate and positive changes within themselves and their children. Jeremy and his wife Nicole have a 13-year-old son. He can attest that being a father is not an easy job but Jeremy says, “finding the belief and hope within yourself that you can be a good dad will help our society in many ways. I have seen and heard of the success stories Good Dads has produced in our local areas and others around the state. Statistics show that homes with no dad has an increased chance of leading to a life of crime, drugs and chances they may not be around for their children. Having this resource locally is a blessing and I look forward to the many success stories that will emerge from this wonderful program.