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Abstract: 

Veterans’ Treatment Courts (VTCs) are a growing therapeutic jurisprudence trend within the U.S. Criminal Justice System (CJS). These new judicial approaches, which afford unique collaborations, alternatives, and sanctions, are challenging the traditional roles of judges and courts as well as jail corrections staff, county sheriffs, state police, probation officers, police chiefs and officers, and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VTCs are a special docket within the court system and target veterans charged with nonviolent felony offenses. They are similar to mental health, drug, and alcohol courts. In VTCs, all parties collaborate in an effort to address the needs of veterans who commit crimes in the aftermath of their military service. These courts address the needs of all veterans who are ready, willing, and able to abide by the court sanctions and to make the necessary changes in their lives.

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Affiliations:  1: Butler VA Medical Center.