For Brad Bell, it came down to one word: Willingness. “I was in pain. I needed help,” he recalls his addiction struggles after leaving the Marine Corps. “But I had the willingness to change.”
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Honoring our Veterans – The Importance of Veterans Treatment Courts
It’s easy to get lost in the patriotic spirit that the month of November brings. Social media posts honoring our veterans, American flags hung proudly, and radio stations sharing stories of heroes that risked their lives for our nation gives us a warm feeling of pride.
Read MoreVeteran Treatment Courts Serve a Key Role
Richmond, Va. – The first veteran treatment courts (VTC) was established in Buffalo, New York in 2008. Today, there are 334 Veteran Treatment Courts across the United States, with 35-45 new VTCs starting each year, serving a population with unique needs and restoring some structure and camaraderie found in the military but often lost at […]
Read MoreHow veterans courts provide treatment, not punishment
This Veterans Day, as we pause to pay tribute to the men and women who bear the burden of safeguarding our freedom, we must ensure that our gratitude is extended to all veterans, even those who struggle to cope right here at home.
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