Third Annual Conference: "Serving Justice-Involved Veterans"

Website/URL: http://www.mhtransformation.org/jdtr/agenda2012.asp

Organized By: Jail Diversion and Trauma Recovery Initiative for Veterans

Once again, this conference will bring together organizations that work with Veterans who have come in contact with the criminal justice system. The target audience with key state stakeholders from state/local Courts, MHMR Centers, VA Staff/Leadership, Adult Probation, District Attorneys, Corrections, and law enforcement agencies. The conference will feature opening remarks from Texas Senator Leticia Van De Putte, Chair of Veteran Affairs and Military Installations. This year the conference will be centered on developing a “Toolkit for those serving Veterans” and will provide a variety of resources for the participants.

Trauma Informed Care Session

• Dan Abreu, Associate Director, SAMHSA National GAINS Center
  • Responding to the Needs of Justice-Involved Combat Veterans with Service-Related Trauma and Mental Health Conditions:  A Consensus Report of the CMHS National GAINS Center’s Forum on Combat Veterans, Trauma, and the Justice System - August 2008 (PDF)
  • Trauma-Informed Care Resources (MS Word)