Veterans Treatment Court Hon. Mary Hogan Sullivan Presiding Justice Norfolk County Veterans Treatment Court

What is a VTC ● Court session focusing on veterans charged with or convicted of criminal offense(s) ● Requires intensive treatment and supervision by probation ● Frequent interaction with the judge and court team ● Sobriety with verification ● Collaboration with VA and other veteran services

Where are they located? ● Dedham for Norfolk County ● Boston Municipal Court Central Division ● Opening soon: ● Holyoke ● Framingham ● Lawrence

Goals of a VTC ● No new offenses ● Maintain sobriety ● Engage in mental health treatment ● Employment/education ● Stable housing ● Restored family relationships ● Community service ● Community connections for long-term success

Who's on the team and why? ● Judge ● ADA ● Defense counsel ● Probation officer ● Court coordinator ● Veterans Justice Outreach worker ● Court clinician

The Team continued ● Law enforcement ● Mentor ● Peer recovery support/DVS ● Clerk ● Evaluation/data collection

The Team continued ● Law enforcement ● Mentor ● Peer recovery support ● Clerk ● Evaluation/data collection

Getting started ● Set goals ● Define target population ● Define entry process ● Prepare documents

Documents ● Mission statement ● Policy and procedures manual ● Participant handbook ● Application process paperwork ● Release of information forms ● Mentor forms ● Prescription medication forms

Community Partners ● Veterans Administration ● Dept. of Veterans Services ● Veteran Service Officers ● Local community groups ● Civil legal services ● Be creative