Court to focus on vet substance issues

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Court to focus on vet substance issues
The Associated Press
Posted : Monday Dec 1, 2008 7:01:36 EST

TULSA, Okla. — A proposed new Veterans Treatment Court in Tulsa will focus on people with military backgrounds who are experiencing alcohol or drug addiction.

The therapeutic court program represents an opportunity to “give back to the people who have stood for us,” Tulsa County Special District Judge Sarah Smith said.

“I feel like it is an honor to be able to offer some assistance to veterans who need help to get back on their feet,” Smith said.

A specialized focus on treating veterans opens the door to additional resources available through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and other agencies that would not be available for a program dealing with nonveterans.

Under the umbrella of the well-established Tulsa County Drug Court, the court will deal with people who are accused of nonviolent felony offenses and who have substance-abuse issues.


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