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A new bill would give thousands of vets a second chance by expanding special courts nationwide

from The Free Lance-Star via Task & Purpose

A new bill would give thousands of vets a second chance by expanding special courts nationwide The Free Lance-Star via Task & Purpose A new bill on its way to the president's desk would give thousands of veterans a second chance after being charged with certain nonviolent crimes. The Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act of 2019, cosponsored by 98 Democrats and 37 Republicans, directs the Department of Justice to establish a program that provides grants and technical assistance to state, local and tribal governments to develop and maintain veteran treatment courts. Veteran treatment courts merge local judges and lawyers with law enforcement and Department of Veterans Affairs officials, veteran service organizations and other community leaders to secure the best possible outcomes for nonviolent veterans facing the legal system. The program gives veterans the opportunity to receive help and treatment instead of jail time. READ MORE

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