Situation normal all forces united in veterans court: From the perspective of a California court of appeal justice and mentor
Summary
This article by a California Court of Appeal justice presents her perspectives and experiences in a Veterans Treatment Court (VTC). She volunteered as a mentor in a Veterans Treatment Court every week for nine years. From her unique perspective, she compares what happens in a VTC with what goes on in a typical criminal court. Her experience as a mentor demonstrates the lack of connection between mentors and the collaborative team. The author describes the VTC process, how laws dictate much of what happens within a VTC, how veteran/defendants react to the process, and what still needs to be done.
Associated JCOIN Study Title: Veteran’s Court Study (052)
Publication Year: 2023
Lead Author: Eileen C. Moore
Journal: Victims & Offenders
Publication Type(s): Courts