Justice for Veterans: Expand Special Rehabilitation Courts

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• Veterans face higher arrest rates due to service-related trauma, requiring tailored justice solutions.
• VTCs lower recidivism and improve access to benefits, but eligibility is inconsistent across states.
• Standardizing these courts nationwide would protect public safety and honor veterans’ sacrifices.

America’s veterans face unique challenges after service—from combat trauma to invisible injuries such as PTSD and substance use disorders, placing them at greater risk for justice involvement. Veterans Treatment Courts (VTCs) address these issues by focusing on rehabilitation rather than punishment, providing a path back to productive citizenship.

Specialized VTCs connect veterans to critical services, ensuring those who defended our freedoms receive the support they earned. Inconsistent eligibility and limited access, however, leave too many veterans without needed intervention, which jeopardizes public safety and wastes lives.

A true constitutional approach demands prioritizing justice while supporting our veterans through proven, community-driven solutions. It’s time for lawmakers to ensure every state provides equal access to these courts, reinforcing the principles of limited government and personal responsibility.

Our freedoms depend on staying vigilant.

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