Term of the Month – Veterans Treatment Courts

As we honor our nation’s veterans this Veterans Day for their service, it’s important to recognize the research and programs dedicated to supporting people in military service who become involved with the criminal justice system. 

Veterans treatment courts are dedicated courts for individuals that have been diagnosed with substance use, mental health, or co-occurring disorders, and where there is a nexus between the veteran’s offending behavior and their military service. These judicially supervised criminal courts aim to reduce recidivism, increase access to treatment and recovery support, and prevent overdoses.   

NIJ, in partnership with the Bureau of Justice Assistance, is actively seeking research partners to participate in a cross-site evaluation for the “NIJ Multisite Impact and Cost-Efficiency Evaluation of Veterans Treatment Courts” cooperative agreement awarded to American University. If your organization is interested in becoming a research partner site, contact us at [email protected].