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Veterans’ Court graduates 13 vets from treatment program

by Amy Gillentine Published: April 30,2012

Tags: alternative, Colorado Springs, Fourth Judicial District, treatment program, Veterans Court

About 13 military veterans and active-duty personnel will graduate from the Fourth Judicial District’s Veteran Trauma Court Thursday. The intensive monitoring and treatment program has 82 participants, a grant-funded court modeled after problem-solving courts such as drug and mental health courts. It offers eligible offenders an alternative to incarceration through treatment and counseling. More than [...] [...]

Court created for veterans (access required)

by Amy Gillentine Published: February 25,2010

Tags: pikes peak behavioral health group, Tessa, Veterans Court

The 4th Judicial District is creating a special court for war veterans who commit nonviolent crimes. It’s intended to give them an added opportunity for treatment instead of punishment. But not everyone thinks that’s a good idea. The district attorney’s office unveiled plans for the court during a press conference yesterday, but a pilot program [...] [...]

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