Veterans Treatment Court at the BMC
The Boston Municipal Court (BMC) has recently established a special veterans treatment court session. The purpose of this new offering is to “incorporate rehabilitative and treatment services for veterans by providing them with the tools and services to help them overcome substance abuse issues, alcoholism, mental health issues and emotional disabilities.” If you have spent time in Boston, you are probably aware that many of our area’s homeless are veterans; sadly, mental health issues often land these individuals in court.
The veterans program at the BMC is modeled after a pilot program started in 2012 at the Dedham District Court, which has proved to be successful. In fact, late last year, the first group of veterans to participate in the program “graduated” after completing the [Read More…]