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Collaborative Justice | Survey and Assessment of Veterans Treatment Courts (Action Required)
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Summary
Summary
The Criminal Justice Services office recommends that the Judicial Council receive Collaborative Justice: Survey and Assessment of Veterans Treatment Courts and direct the Administrative Director to submit this final report to the Legislature (Sen. Bill 339; Stats. 2017, ch. 595). The report presents findings on local policies, practices, and available services from a survey of counties that are and are not operating veterans treatment courts (VTCs); analyzes the impact of a sample of VTCs on outcomes, including program recidivism, mental health, homelessness, employment, social stability, and substance abuse; and includes recommendations to improve access to services for justice-involved veterans.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Criminal Justice Services recommends that the Judicial Council, effective May 15, 2020:
1. Receive Collaborative Justice: Survey and Assessment of Veterans Treatment Courts; and
2. Direct the Administrative Director to submit this report to the Legislature as mandated by Senate Bill 339.9