Concurrent Workshop Session: Justice Involved Veterans and Veterans in Crisis
Description
Justice Involved Veterans and Veterans in Crisis
Come to this session and learn about the Middlesex County Veterans Diversion program (VDP). This program provides extensive monitoring of a qualified Veteran’s treatment by a mental health provider, the Veterans’ Administration, the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office VDP staff, as well as a volunteer mentor. This session will include a program overview, as well as case studies and interventions conducted on behalf of Veterans in mental health crisis, suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and addiction.
SPEAKER
Detective Lucas Kitto*, Veterans Diversion Program, Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, New Brunswick, New Jersey
*Indicates individual is a Veteran, NG/Reservist, currently serving, or a military spouse.