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Stuck in a cycle of drinking and homelessness, Veteran Taylor West was sentenced to Veterans Treatment Court, where he developed the tools to get back on track.

Understanding how VA services benefit Veterans leads to more referral recommendations from the Treatment Court and judge.

Veterans Treatment Court allows qualified Veterans to minimize or get dismissed legal charges by addressing the problems that led to run-ins with the law. “We focus on treatment rather than punishment.”

Veterans Treatment Court - a nontraditional approach to criminal justice in which Veterans can work to address problems. Those who complete the program typically have the charges reduced or dismissed.

Reno judge praises graduating Veterans for overcoming adversity and having enough faith in themselves and the program to make it to graduation day. Hard for the marshal to hold back the tears.

To continue serving Veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic, Veterans Treatment [...]

Veterans who complete a Veterans Treatment Court program, which can last anywhere from six months to two years, will often have their case dismissed and later expunged.

"‎These programs are a perfect example of communities coming together to serve Veterans in a holistic way with VA care as a vital component," said VA Secretary Bob McDonald.

Manny Welch is living proof that anything is possible, that if the bad that life brings your way doesn’t kill you, you can overcome it and a lot more. You can reinvent yourself. You can go home again.

Veteran Treatment Courts continue to spread across the country, welcomed by communities for their efforts to help Veterans in need.

VA staff provide a range of preventative and immediate resources for incarcerated Veterans at risk of suicide.

Army Veteran Christina Wagner turned her life around thanks to the Veterans Justice Outreach Program, which identifies justice-involved Veterans and facilitates their access to VA services as early as possible.