The Ten Key Components of a Veterans Treatment Court

Since the first Veterans Treatment Court began operating in 2008, over 140 have been established. To advance and support the growth of Veterans Treatment Courts, Justice for Vets has identified ten key components based on the analysis of effective practices, operational and ethical standards, success stories and lessons learned.

Review and understanding of the Justice for Vets – Veterans Treatment Court model that includes:

• Best practices
• Operational standards
• Role of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
• Critical partnerships
• Role of policy and policy development
• Standards of ethical conduct
• Training of staff and mentor volunteers
• Metrics and evaluation
• Interdisciplinary response response
• Ten key components

Moderator:
Clyde “Butch” Tate II, Major General, US Army (Retired)
Senior Fellow for Veterans Legal Affairs
Justice for Vets
Washington, D.C.

Presenters/Topics:
History and role of Veterans Treatment Courts
Hon. Robert T. Russell, Jr.
Associate Judge for Buffalo City Court
Buffalo, New York

The Justice for Vets Model for Veterans Treatment Courts
Melissa Fitzgerald
Senior Director
Justice for Vets
Washington, D.C.

A Case Study
Judge Craig Trebilcock
York County Court of Common Pleas
York, PA