Veterans Treatment Court Enhancement Initiative

The National Institute of Corrections and the Bureau of Justice Assistance have partnered with the Justice Programs Office (JPO) to develop and administer training and technical assistance (TTA) for specialized screening, assessment, and case planning tools for veterans treatment courts (VTCs). The first phase of the VTC Enhancement Initiative produced three new VTC-specific tools (a short screener, a comprehensive risk-need assessment, and a case planning protocol) to meet the special needs of veterans in contact with the criminal justice system by incorporating the latest research on trauma, substance use disorders, and other issues affecting veterans. In addition to developing a TTA program for the new VTC-specific tools, JPO staff will oversee a solicitation process to select up to four VTCs interested in receiving onsite and remote TTA to learn how to implement the tools with fidelity. JPO staff will work with each pilot court to integrate the tools into existing court procedures and practices and provide ongoing technical assistance to address any implementation issues that arise.

Provider: 
American University
Resource Type: 
Programs
Justice Topic: 
Substance Abuse