Veterans Treatment Court

Providing resources to justice-involved veterans

Project Overview

  • To develop policies and procedures grounded in evidence-based practices to support the implementation of a Veterans Treatment Court in East Baton Rouge Parish
  • To reduce time spent in jail by establishing interagency protocols to quickly identify veterans and enroll eligible participants in the Veterans Treatment Court
  • To utilize emerging social media technology to engage the community, enhance community/police relations, and elicit investigative support by residents.

Award Amount

$700,000

Grant Term

48 Months

Start Date

October 1, 2022

Funding Source

Bureau of Justice Assistance
VTC Media Release

Press release created for the 19th JDC to inform the public about the awarded funding