A virtual Veteran's Symposium was held November 4-5, 2021.
Session 1: Challenges to taking the 1st Step – Engaging the Veteran Population in Treatment Courts presented by Mark Panasiewicz, Program Director, Justice for Vets, National Association of Drug Court Professionals; occurred November 4 at 3pm ET.
The first step necessary for any veterans treatment court (VTC) is identifying their justice-involved veteran population. This is accomplished through a variety of means at multiple states throughout the criminal justice system. Justice For Vets Key Component #3 of the Ten Key Components of Veterans Treatment Courts is that “Eligible Participants are identified early and promptly placed in the veterans treatment court program.” Additionally, tracking this data, along with other criminal justice information, becomes a valuable tool in evaluating the VTC and identifying any opportunities for change. Once eligible veterans have been identified and are participants in the court, it requires cultural competence from all team members to engage with them. Veterans have both individual and shared cultural experiences that result in both barriers and strengths to treatment and relationship building. Recognizing these and communicating in a way that aids in addressing the barriers or leveraging the strengths will allow team members to begin to better serve the veteran population.
Session 2: Addressing Trauma with Tradition and Humor - Tribal Veterans Perspectives, presented by • Sean Bear (Meskwaki Tribal Nation) Co-Director, National American Indian and Alaska Native Addiction Technology Transfer Center, Ray Daw (Diné) Consultant, Tribal Law and Policy Institute, David Natseway (Pueblo of Laguna) Consultant, Tribal Law and Policy Institute; occurred November 5 at 3pm ET.
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