WHAT IS A VETERANSTREATMENT COURT?

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Veterans Treatment Court: Team Composition

Program Coordinator

Facilitates communication

Adheres to policies & procedures

Oversees the collection of data

Schedules court sessions & staff meetings

Provides new hire orientation

Team Leader

Knowledge of policies & procedures

Knowledge of client’s case

Encourage & emphasize treatment

Remains impartial

Judge

Advocates for public safety & for the victim

Maintains VTC accountability

Oversees pending legal issues

Uses non-adversarial approach

Prosecutor

Defense Attorney

Oversees constitutional rights

Serves as Veteran advocate

Maintains day-to-day issues

Uses non-adversarial approach

Provides new hire orientation

Administers treatments

Provides clinical case management

Provides relapse prevention

Provides continuous care

Develops a care plan

The Treatment Provider

Provides outreach & identification

Assists with eligibility & enrollment

Provides mentoring & consultation

Works with VA community based partners

Veterans Justice Outreach Representative

Monitors behavior

Enforces drug & alcohol testing

Conducts home & employment visits

Enforces curfew & travel restrictions

Provides cognitive-behavioral interventions

Community Supervision Representative

Veterans Treatment Court Program Phases

Program Requirements

Complies with treatment & supervision

Engages in community service

Explores employment opportunities

Maintains court appearances

Adheres to drug tests & sobriety

Observes curfew

Services and Benefits

Ancillary services

Case management

Education/vocational training/GED

Drug-free/pro-social activities

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