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1 Anaheim Marriott Anaheim, California May 28-31, 2014 Vet Court Con Veterans fought for our freedom, now it s our turn to fight for theirs

2 Dear Friends and Colleagues, Welcome to the 2nd Annual Vet Court Con! It is my honor to welcome you to Anaheim for what will be a historic gathering of the brightest minds in criminal justice, treatment, and military/veterans affairs. In December we came together for the inaugural Vet Court Con, and in the months since Veterans Treatment Courts have continued to spread across the nation. Our collective mission over the next four days will be to ensure that Veterans Treatment Courts continue to develop as the most innovative, unique and effective solution to veterans coming into contact with the justice system as a result of substance abuse and/or mental health conditions. This conference will provide you with the opportunity to share your ideas and expertise, make meaningful connections, and get reenergized for the critical work you do day in and day out. To aid in this mission, Justice For Vets has assembled over 130 hours of cutting-edge education. Whether you are an experienced Veterans Treatment Court professional or new to the model, this conference will give you the education you need to further your work on behalf of our nation s veterans. Additionally, we are honored that this year s Vet Court Con will once again feature a Boot Camp for volunteer veteran mentors. The Justice For Vets Mentor Corps exists to provide Veterans Treatment Courts with trained mentors ready to assist in the transformation of veterans in your programs. You will not want to miss the swearing in of the 2nd class of volunteer mentors during the Closing Ceremony on Friday morning. Thanks to you, Veterans Treatment Courts are forever changing the way veterans in the criminal justice system are assessed, sentenced and treated and for that this nation owes each and every one of you a debt of gratitude. Together, we are making great strides towards our mission of putting a Veterans Treatment Court within reach of every veteran in need. I look forward to working with all of you as we continue our march towards this important goal. Enjoy your conference! Sincerely, Melissa Fitzgerald Senior Director Justice For Vets

3 2014 Anaheim, CA Acknowledgements Many thanks to our federal partners for their ongoing efforts and support of Veterans Treatment Courts throughout the nation: Additional thanks to our other partners whose efforts contributed to this conference: The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators at HHS-sponsored conferences do not necessarily reflect the official policy of the Department of Health and Human Services or the Department of Justice; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. 1

4 PRESENTS ROCK LEGENDS The American Vinyl All Star Band A BENEFIT CONCERT FEATURING Jeffery Skunk Baxter (DOOBIE BROTHERS/STEELY DAN) Barry Goudreau & Fran Sheehan (formerly of the band BOSTON) Leroy LSR Romans (THE WAILERS/3RD WORLD) Robert Mousey Thomson (JAMES BROWN) Danny Beissel (FOSTERCHILD) & guest stars Hugh McDonald (BON JOVI) Charlie Colin (TRAIN) MAY 29 ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER Doors open at 7 PM $30 GENERAL ADMISSION $25 ACTIVE DUTY BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY! OR AT REGISTRATION WITH EMCEE DENISE RICHARDS

5 2014 Anaheim, CA Table of Contents Staff... 4 Board of Directors... 5 Discipline Specific Breakouts Step Meetings... 7 Featured Guests... 8 Veteran Mentor Boot Camp Conference At-A-Glance Training Track Descriptions Hotel Floor Plan Wednesday Schedule Thursday Schedule Friday Schedule Saturday Schedule Session Tables Justice For Vets welcomes the diversity of methods and opinions shared through the interactive format of this conference. Justice For Vets does not necessarily endorse all of the viewpoints expressed. 3

6 Vet Court Con: Veterans fought for our freedom, now it s our turn to fight for theirs Staff Justice For Vets is a division of the National Association of Drug Court Professionals Joyce Barrow Project Director Percy Brooks Registrar Jennifer Columbel Senior Director, Public Policy Vanessa Cunningham Research Coordinator Kristen Deutsch Director of Development Chris Deutsch Director of Communications Melissa Fitzgerald Senior Director, Justice For Vets Carson Fox Chief Operating Officer Bonnie Greenslade Training Coordinator Ingrid Gutierrez Training Coordinator Carolyn Hardin Senior Director National Drug Court Institute Sonya Harper Project Director Ashley Harron Associate Chief of Science, Law and Policy West Huddleston Chief Executive Officer Clifford Jacobs Training Coordinator Hon. J. Michael Kavanaugh Senior Director National Center for DWI Courts Jennifer Lubold Director of Conferences Douglas Marlowe, Ph.D., J.D. Chief of Science, Law and Policy Janet McCuller Chief Financial Officer Meisha Moody Office Manager Jontelle Niblock Accounting Technician Brittney Parks Communications Coordinator Rhonda Pence Public Relations Manager Mike Soussi-Tanani Associate Director of Conferences Frank Stewart Special Assistant to the CEO Scott Swain Project Director Clyde J. (Butch) Tate II Major General, US Army (Retired) Senior Fellow for Veteran Legal Affairs Tonya Voelker Assoc. Director of Legislative Affairs Iesha Ward Receptionist RESOURCE CONSULTANTS Hon. Jeri Beth Cohen Senior Judicial Fellow Hon. William G. Meyer (ret.) Senior Judicial Fellow Former Congressman Jim Ramstad Senior Policy Analyst The staff provide technical assistance and training, host annual training conferences, provide advocacy, sponsor research, disseminate information and provide a number of other services to the field throughout the year. We are indebted to our staff for all their hard work. VISION STATEMENT: Justice For Vets exists to fight for the freedom of all veterans who suffer with addiction and trauma. MISSION STATEMENT: Veterans fought for our freedom, now it s our turn to fight for theirs. 4 JUSTICE FOR VETS VET COURT CON

7 2014 Anaheim, CA Board of Directors Hon. Jeff Bagley Cumming, GA Hon. Michael Barrasse Scranton, PA Hon. Rogelio Flores Santa Maria, CA Hon. Richard Gebelein Wilmington, DE Hon. Pamela Gray Washington, DC Hon. Bob Helfrich Hattiesburg, MS Scott Henggeler, Ph.D. Charleston, SC Domingo Herraiz Washington, DC Earl Hightower Studio City, CA Mary Kay Hudson Indianapolis, IN Mack Jenkins San Diego, CA Chief Russell B. Laine Algonquin, IL Hon. Leonia J. Lloyd Detroit, MI Hon. Stephen Manley San Jose, CA General Barry R. McCaffrey (USA Ret.) Seattle, WA Connie Payne Frankfort, KY Hon. Louis Presenza (Emeritus) Philadelphia, PA Hon. Robert Rancourt Center City, MN Hon. Ruben Reyes Lubbock, TX Lynn Richardson Dallas, TX Charles R. Robinson Austin, TX Hon. Robert Russell (Emeritus) Buffalo, NY Hon. John R. Schwartz (Emeritus) Rochester, NY Hon. Chuck Simmons Greenville, SC Hon. Keith Starrett (Chair) Hattiesburg, MS Hon. Jeff Tauber (Emeritus) Albany, CA The NADCP Board of Directors works tirelessly on behalf of the Veterans Treatment Court field. These individuals give generously of their time, energy, and expertise throughout the year to ensure we move towards our goal of putting a Veterans Treatment Court within reach of every Veteran in need. Please take the opportunity to thank our Board members for their dedication! 5

8 Vet Court Con: Veterans fought for our freedom, now it s our turn to fight for theirs Discipline Specific Breakouts Want to know what sessions you should attend? Have questions about the conference agenda? Need to discuss burning issues impacting your program? Discipline-specific sessions are for you!! Vet Court Con includes many opportunities for disciplines to meet and resolve burning issues and critical questions. Starting on Wednesday morning at 10:00 am, after the Opening Ceremony report to the breakout designated for your discipline and an expert practitioner who shares your role on the team will facilitate the breakout. The facilitator will review the conference program, identify sessions specifically designed for your role on the team, and lead discussion to address your burning issues. Then, on Saturday morning from 8:00-9:30 am, the discipline-specific groups will reconvene to further triage burning issues, and your facilitator will continue to suggest conference sessions and additional resources, so you can make the most from your conference experience! Plus, by attending the discipline breakouts, you will have the opportunity to meet other conference attendees who share your role in other Veterans Treatment Courts! Wednesday, May 28 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Room VCC-DSB-1 VTC Mentor Coordinators Ray Melens Orange County Ballroom Salon 1-3 VCC-DSB-3 Judges Hon. Jo Ann Ferdinand Marquis South VCC-DSB-4 VJOs/VA Sean Clark, Joel Rosenthal Marquis Northeast VCC-DSB-5 Mental Health and AOD Treatment Kaitlin Ripple Marquis Northwest VCC-DSB-6 Prosecutors Tammy Westcott Grand Ballroom E VCC-DSB-7 Defense Attorneys Jack Zanerhaft Grand Ballroom C-D VCC-DSB-8 Program Administrators Kim Parsons Orange County Ballroom, Salon 4 VCC-DSB-9 Supervision/Law Enforcement Joyce Barrow Grand Ballroom J-K Saturday May 31 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Room VCC-DSB-1 VTC Mentor Coordinators Ray Melens Orange County Ballroom Salon 1-3 VCC-DSB-3 Judges Hon. Jo Ann Ferdinand Marquis South VCC-DSB-4 VJOs/VA Sean Clark, Joel Rosenthal Marquis Northeast VCC-DSB-5 Mental Health and AOD Treatment Kaitlin Ripple Marquis Northwest VCC-DSB-6 Prosecutors Tammy Westcott Grand Ballroom E VCC-DSB-7 Defense Attorneys Jack Zanerhaft Grand Ballroom C-D VCC-DSB-8 Program Administrators Kim Parsons Orange County Ballroom, Salon 4 VCC-DSB-9 Supervision/Law Enforcement Joyce Barrow Grand Ballroom J-K 6 JUSTICE FOR VETS VET COURT CON

9 2014 Anaheim, CA 12 Step Meetings MARRIOTT SUITE 312, 3RD FLOOR, PALMS TOWER Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and Cocaine Anonymous Meetings Wednesday 5/28 Thursday 5/29 Friday 5/30 Saturday 5/31 6:30 a.m. AA (closed) AA (closed) AA (closed) AA (closed) 12:00 p.m. MA CA MA 6:30 p.m. CA NA NA 7:30 p.m. NA MA CA 8:30 p.m. AA (open) NA NA (open) Drug Court Expo Opening Reception Come Celebrate 25 Years of Drug Court! Wednesday, May 28 from 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Anaheim Convention Center, Hall A We Welcome You Back To The Future 1989 was a big year. Mikhail Gorbachev was named the Soviet president. Colin Powell became the first African American Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Field of Dreams was a box office blockbuster. But it was also in 1989 that the first Drug Court opened and brought an exciting new alternative to non-violent drug offenders. Now, 25 years later, it s time to party like it s Watch for some surprise performances at our Opening Reception and come ready to dance to the 80s maybe even The Electric Slide or The Robot. Join us and help us to remember why 1989 was a really important year. Drug Court Expo Dessert Reception! Thursday, May 29 from 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Anaheim Convention Center, Hall A Join us in the Drug Court Expo for a night of delicious desserts. This reception gives you a chance to network with the exhibitors and your peers. You can see cutting edge technology and services s available to Drug Courts around the world. And while you re there, e, we ask you thank our great exhibitors for their support. 7

10 Vet Court Con: Veterans fought for our freedom, now it s our turn to fight for theirs Featured Guests John P. JP Brown III AMVETS Past National Commander; Youngstown Municipal Veterans Court Mentor Coordinator Denise Richards Actress Barbara Van Dahlen, Ph.D. President Give an Hour John Rowan President and Chief Executive Officer, Vietnam Veterans of America Rear Admiral W. Clyde Marsh, USN, (ret.) Commissioner, AL Department of Veterans Affairs; President, National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs. Jonathan Shay, M.D., Ph.D. Author, Psychiatrist General Barry McCaffrey (ret.) President, McCaffrey & Assoc. Martin Sheen Actor All Rise Ambassador Former Congressman Patrick Murphy (D) Pennsylvania (Invited) Tom Tarantino Chief Policy Officer Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America 8 JUSTICE FOR VETS VET COURT CON

11 Veteran Mentor Boot Camp Veteran Mentor Boot Camp

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13 2014 Anaheim, CA Veteran Mentor Boot Camp GRAND BALLROOM A/B Wednesday, May 28 through Thursday, May 29 V eterans Treatment Courts thrive, in part, because they facilitate veterans in the community to be of service to their fellow veterans in need. In Veterans Treatment Court, veteran mentors volunteer their time and energy to be of service to veterans who need help. The Justice For Vets National Mentor Corps gives veterans a critical role in the community, and a sense of purpose that can only be achieved when one veteran saves the life of another. Serving in the Veterans Treatment Court unit allows them to serve shoulder to shoulder with dedicated judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, law enforcement, and treatment providers. Boot Camp will give volunteer Veteran Mentors the training they need to serve in a Veterans Treatment Court. By completing the Boot Camp, Veteran Mentors will be equipped to offer peer support to their fellow veterans, but also assist with housing, employment linkages, job training and education, transportation, disability compensation claims, discharge status and other linkages available for veterans at the local, state and federal level. Together as one, The Justice For Vets Mentor Corps builds on the undeniable truth; there is no bond as strong as the one that exists between those who have served their country. Co-Master of Ceremonies RanDee McLain and Stacy Hester will emcee the Veteran Mentor Boot Camp. RanDee McLain Mentor Coordinator San Diego Veterans Treatment Court San Diego, California Stacy Hester Mentor Coordinator Veterans Treatment Court Community Service Council Tulsa, Oklahoma 11

14 Vet Court Con: Veterans fought for our freedom, now it s our turn to fight for theirs Wednesday, May 28 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. What is a Veterans Treatment Court? 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. What is a Veterans Treatment Court? This session outlines the history, need, and success of Veterans Treatment Courts throughout the nation, while also providing a look at the structure and function of the program. The session will include an overview of the VTC team, typical eligibility guidelines, and requirements of veteran participants. Understand the history of a Veterans Treatment Court. Understand the criminal justice context and typical eligibility guidelines for Veteran participants. Identify the typical requirements of Veteran participants within Veterans Treatment Courts. s Hon. Robert Russell Presiding Judge Buffalo Veterans Treatment Court Buffalo, New York Role of the Veteran Mentor The role of the mentor is critical to the success of the veterans participants, and this session provides an overview of that role, describing the relationship between the mentor and participant including the duties and expectations. Understand the role of the veteran mentor. Identify the fundamental duties and expectations of being a veteran mentor. Jack O Connor Veteran Mentor Coordinator Buffalo Veterans Treatment Court Buffalo, New York Ethics and Boundaries 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Being a Veteran mentor is an enriching and valuable experience, both for the mentor and for the veteran participant. But a mentor s relationship has definite limits. This session will outline the ethical issues facing the veteran mentor and discuss boundaries the mentor should maintain during his/her mentoring of the Veterans Treatment Court participant. Understand the ethical issues facing veteran mentors. Identify appropriate boundaries in the mentor/ mentee relationship. Incorporate ethics/boundary issues in working with your virtual veteran mentee. Robert Tuttle Professor of Law Berz Research Professor of Law & Religion GWU Law School Washington, DC 12 JUSTICE FOR VETS VET COURT CON

15 2014 Anaheim, CA Thursday, May 29 10:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Veteran Participants in Veterans Treatment Courts 10:30 a.m. 11:45 a.m. This session provides an overview of the issues facing the typical participant in a Veterans Treatment Court, including but not limited to mental health issues (such as post traumatic stress, depression), and substance abuse issues (alcohol and other drugs). At the end of this session, each mentor will be assigned a virtual client that client will provide the mentor an opportunity throughout the Boot Camp to provide support and implement skills learned in each succeeding session. Identify the typical characteristics of a participant in a Veterans Treatment Court. Learn to begin triaging a mentee and connecting him/her with available resources. Joyce Barrow Project Director Veterans Treatment Court Initiative Justice for Vets Alexandria, Virginia Veterans Service Organization, Veterans, and VTCs 1:15 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Understanding the value of Veterans Service Organizations is critical to the successful relationship between the mentor and Veterans Treatment Court participant. This session provides an overview of the Veterans Service Organizations, including the benefits, services, and resources they offer our Veterans. The session will outline the role VSOs play in the success of Veterans Treatment Courts, including an overview of the State Department/Commissions of Veterans Affairs the infrastructure, resources, and role of the Veteran Service Officers. Understand the relationship between the Veterans Treatment Court, mentor, and Veterans Service Organizations to the success of your Veteran participant mentee. Continue to learn how to link your Veteran mentee to services available through Vet Service Organizations. Jack O Connor Veteran Mentor Coordinator Buffalo Veterans Treatment Court Buffalo, New York 13

16 Vet Court Con: Veterans fought for our freedom, now it s our turn to fight for theirs Navigating Benefits: Department of Veterans Affairs 2:45 p.m. 4:00 p.m. The most important interagency relationship in a successful Veterans Treatment Court is between the court and the Veterans Administration. The VA has a myriad of resources available and a staff dedicated to helping our nation s Veterans. This session will provide an overview of the structure of the VA, the role of the Veterans Justice Outreach Specialists, and the invaluable resources (for example, hospitals, Vet Centers, outpatient clinics). The session will include a review of the Veterans Benefit Administration infrastructure (location and capacity), role of Veterans Service Representatives, disability compensation, educational benefits, and training benefits. Understand the critical role of the VA in a successful Veterans Treatment Court. Continue to link your Veteran participant mentee with resources and services available through the Veterans Administration. s Sean Clark National Coordinator VHA Veterans Justice Outreach Lexington, Kentucky Joel Rosenthal National Training Director VHA Veterans Justice Programs Palo Alto, California Understand the additional resources available to a Veterans Treatment Court. Begin building your community coalition of resources. Continue to link your virtual Veteran mentee with resources to facilitate their completion of the Veterans Treatment Court. s Stacy Hester Mentor Coordinator U.S. Marine Veterans Treatment Court Community Service Council Tulsa, Oklahoma RanDee McLain Mentor Coordinator San Diego Veterans Treatment Court San Diego, California Jack O Connor Veteran Mentor Coordinator Buffalo Veterans Treatment Court Buffalo, New York Patrick Welch US Marine Corps (ret.) Senior Mentor Buffalo Veterans Treatment Court Buffalo, New York Building Your Veteran Community Coalition 4:15 p.m. 5:30 p.m. This session outlines the additional resources available to the Veteran mentor in shaping and building their relationship with the Veterans Treatment Court participant. The session will include an overview of additional educational and training opportunities, Department of Labor resources, and local resources (such as Chamber of Commerce). The session will end with each mentor building their community coalition of resources to serve Veterans Treatment Court participants. 14 JUSTICE FOR VETS VET COURT CON

17 Conference At A Glance Conference At-A-Glance

18 THIS YEAR! 12 Hours of social work continuing education credits to be approved by NASW Continuing Education Online Only Visit or the CLE/CJE/CEU desk at the Anaheim Convention Center, Lobby A, onsite for further instructions. To receive continuing education credits you must register with YOUR address. Deadline to submit evaluations: Arkansas: June 10, 2014 All other states: June 20, 2014 NADCP understands the importance of providing you with excellent education and we recognize the growing demand for Continuing Education evaluation and certificates in an online format. We are proud to provide an online system and simplify the process for you. You will be able to complete your evaluations and get your certificate up until June 10 (Arkansas) and June 20, 2014 (all other states). Continuing legal education (CLE) and continuing judicial education (CJE) credits will be offered for attorneys and judges attending the conference. Continuing education units (CEU) will be offered for mental health, social work, and drug addiction treatment professionals. A link will be sent to the address you provided when you registered. This will give you access to the session evaluations, post conference evaluation, and your certificate (#, State, type of certificate) in order to get credit. To receive CLE, CJE, or CEU credits, you must register with YOUR address. If you don t have an address or did not provide one when you registered see the onsite CLE/CJE/CEU desk or Ann Wilson at [email protected] for assistance. Attendees cannot use another attendee s link to access the survey as the certificate will be in another person s name. You must record each session you attended online in order to receive credit. Pre-approval of hours will still continue as in years past, and reports will still be made to states requiring reports from the provider. All reports will be based on the online evaluation and attendance that you complete. In order to receive credits, all evaluations must be completed in the online system by June 10 (Arkansas) and June 20, 2014 (all other states). Make sure to visit the CLE/CJE/CEU desk during the conference to obtain State required certificates (primarily CLE and CJE), to sign-in (CA CLE) and to ensure you are completing everything necessary to receive credit. NADCP is a NAADAC-approved education provider. Come to Your Senses Anaheim Marriott, Grand Ballroom G/H The Refuge, a Healing Place offers a full continuum of care for both men and women suffering from PTSD, Trauma, Substance Abuse, and Process Addictions. The Refuge treatment model utilizes holistic methods and experiential approaches to provide a safe and nurturing environment to heal. The work we are here to do is to transform the world. In order to transform the world we must first transform the mind. Meditation is a means to transform the mind. The morning guided meditations will provide grounding, energy and a mindfulness which will support the individual, the conference, the Drug Courts, and the world. Space is limited. Wednesday, May 28 7:00 a.m. 7:20 a.m. Grand Ballroom G/H Anaheim Marriott Thursday, May 29 7:00 a.m. 7:20 a.m. Grand Ballroom G/H Anaheim Marriott Friday, May 30 7:00 a.m. 7:20 a.m. Grand Ballroom G/H Anaheim Marriott

19 2014 Anaheim, CA Conference At-A-Glance Tuesday MAY 27 REGISTRATION TIME EVENT ROOM 2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Registration Anaheim Convention Center, Lobby A Wednesday MAY 28 OPENING CEREMONY, DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC BREAKOUTS, VETERAN MENTOR CORPS BOOT CAMP, AND SKILLS BUILDING WORKSHOPS TIME EVENT ROOM 7:00 a.m. - 7:20 a.m. Come to Your Senses (Facilitated Meditation) Grand Ballroom G/H 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast Marriott Ballroom Foyer 7:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Registration Anaheim Convention Center, Lobby A 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony Platinum Ballroom 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Discipline Specific Breakouts See page 6 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Veteran Mentor Corps Boot Camp See page 11 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Lunch on Your Own 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Skills Building Workshops VCC-SB-1 Incentives and Sanctions Platinum Ballroom VCC-SB-2 Implementing a VTC: Critical Steps and Orange County Veterans Treatment Court Team Court Session Grand Ballroom F VCC-SB-3 Data and Evaluation: How to Evaluate the Success of Your VTC Marquis Center VCC-SB-4 Listening to Themes: Trauma-Informed Treatment Marquis South VCC-SB-5 Federal Funding for VTCs Marquis Northeast VCC-SB-6 De-escalation of the Veteran in Crisis Grand Ballroom E VCC-SB-8 Traumatic Brain Injury Orange County Ballroom, Salon 1-3 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Drug Court Expo Opening Reception Come Celebrate 25 Years of Drug Court! Anaheim Convention Center, Hall A For Attorneys and Judges!! Vet Court Con includes a tremendous number of legal sessions. Sessions include topics on Ethics, Constitutional and Legal Issues, Confidentiality and Communication, and much more! Vet Court Con is a great tool for the lawyer or judge working in a Veterans Treatment Court. Please check with the Continuing Education booth in the Registration area at the Anaheim Convention Center to get more information on possible CLE credit for your attendance. Thanks for all your hard work in the Veterans Treatment Court field! 17

20 Vet Court Con: Veterans fought for our freedom, now it s our turn to fight for theirs Thursday MAY 29 CONCURRENT PLENARIES, CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS SESSION A, B, C, AND D, VETERAN MENTOR CORPS BOOT CAMP, AND BENEFIT CONCERT TIME EVENT ROOM 7:00 a.m. 7:20 a.m. Come to Your Senses (Facilitated Meditation) Grand Ballroom G/H 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast Marriott Ballroom Foyer 7:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Registration Anaheim Convention Center, Lobby A 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Concurrent Plenaries VCC-CP-1 Complex Trauma in Veterans Marquis Center VCC-CP-2 Theater of War Platinum Ballroom 10:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Veteran Mentor Corps Boot Camp See page 13 10:30 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Concurrent Workshops Session VCC-A VCC-A-1 Why Veterans Treatment Court? Platinum Ballroom VCC-A-2 Portable Mindful Strategies for PTSD: Mantram Program Marquis Northwest VCC-A-3 Make Your VTC a Success: Evaluation Fundamentals Grand Ballroom E VCC-A-4 Confidentiality and Communication Marquis South VCC-A-5 Veterans Services and Benefits, State and Local Grand Ballroom F VCC-A-6 Identification of and Response to the Treatment Needs of Justice Involved Veterans Marquis Northeast VCC-A-7 Bipolar Disorder in Soldiers and Veterans Orange County Ballroom Salon 1-3 VCC-A-8 Building a Statewide Strategic Plan to Implement Veterans Treatment Courts Marquis Center 11:45 a.m. 1:15 p.m. Lunch on Your Own Concessions for purchase available in Drug Court Expo 1:15 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Concurrent Workshops Session VCC-B Anaheim Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A VCC-B-1 Key Components of Veterans Treatment Courts Platinum Ballroom VCC-B-2 Psychological and Moral Injury from War Marquis Northwest VCC-B-3 Building a Relationship Between the VA and the Courts Grand Ballroom E VCC-B-4 Constitutional Issues in VTCs Marquis South VCC-B-5 Supervision Fundamentals Veterans Treatment Court Grand Ballroom F VCC-B-6 Tele-Justice: Reaching Justice Involved Veterans through Telehealth Marquis Northeast VCC-B-8 Issues To Consider in Developing a Legislative Plan Marquis Center 2:45 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Concurrent Workshops Session VCC-C VCC-C-1 Role of the Veteran Mentor Platinum Ballroom VCC-C-2 Veteran Treatment Courts and Domestic Violence: Marquis Northwest Research, Assessment, Collaboration, and Best Practices This session is the abbreviated version of the Skills-Building session SB-11 on Friday afternoon from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. VCC-C-3 Lessons Learned from Felony Treatment Courts Grand Ballroom E VCC-C-4 The Role of the Judge: Ethics, Accountability, and Procedural Fairness Marquis South VCC-C-5 Discharge Status and Its Impact on Veterans in VTCs Grand Ballroom F VCC-C-6 Faith Based Initiatives Marquis Northeast VCC-C-7 Working with Justice Involved Female Veterans Orange County Ballroom Salon 1-3 VCC-C-8 Regional and Multi-Jurisdictional Courts Marquis Center 18 JUSTICE FOR VETS VET COURT CON

21 2014 Anaheim, CA 4:15 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Concurrent Workshops Session VCC-D VCC-D-1 Veteran Target Population (Who We are Serving) Platinum Ballroom VCC-D-2 The Icy Stairway from Combat Trauma to Substance Abuse Marquis Northwest VCC-D-3 VTC as a Family Court: Making the Case for Serving Children and Families in the VTC Model and Ten Element VTC Framework Grand Ballroom E VCC-D-4 Ethical Issues in a Veterans Treatment Court Marquis South VCC-D-5 Working with Veterans in Rural and Remote Areas Grand Ballroom F VCC-D-6 Mindfulness Marquis Northeast VCC-D-7 Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD) in Soldiers and Veterans Orange County Ballroom Salon 1-3 VCC-D-8 Collective Impact: Strategies for Developing Strategic Community Partnerships in Support of Justice-Involved Veterans Marquis Center 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Drug Court Expo Dessert Reception Anaheim Convention Center, Hall A 8:00 p.m. Justice For Vets Benefit Concert (Doors Open at 7:00 p.m.) Featuring The American Vinyl All Star Band Arena, Anaheim Convention Center Friday MAY 30 CLOSING CEREMONY AND BOOT CAMP GRADUATION, CONCURRENT GENERAL SESSIONS, CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS SESSION E, AND SKILLS BUILDING WORKSHOPS TIME EVENT ROOM 7:00 a.m. 7:20 a.m. Come to Your Senses (Facilitated Meditation) Grand Ballroom G/H 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast Marriott Ballroom Foyer 7:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Registration Anaheim Convention Center, Lobby A 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Closing Ceremony and Boot Camp Graduation Platinum Ballroom 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Concurrent General Sessions 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Lunch on Your Own VCC-CG-1 Suicide VCC-CG-2 The Coming Wave: Combat Trauma, Criminal Behavior, and How We Can Do a Better Job This Time Around VCC-CG-3 The Growing Burden of Opioid Dependence in Veterans: How It Happened and What We Can Do about It VCC-CG-4 Veterans Administration-Overview and Collaboration with Veterans Treatment Courts 1:00 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Concurrent Workshops Session VCC-E Grand Ballroom E Marquis Center Platinum Ballroom Marquis Ballroom South VCC-E-1 Military Cultural Competency Platinum Ballroom VCC-E-2 Telehealth Treatment for Trauma Orange County Ballroom 1-3 VCC-E-3 Reaching Out to Indian Country and Veterans Treatment Courts Grand Ballroom E VCC-E-5 Critical Issues When Working with Veterans on Charges Involving Violence Grand Ballroom F VCC-E-6 MRT Marquis Northeast VCC-E-7 Change Step TM, The March Home: Batterer Intervention Program for Veterans Grand Ballroom A/B VCC-E-8 Making Your Case to the VA Marquis Center 19

22 Vet Court Con: Veterans fought for our freedom, now it s our turn to fight for theirs Friday MAY 30 SKILLS BUILDING WORKSHOPS TIME EVENT ROOM 2:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Skills Building Workshops VCC-SB-9 Evidence-Informed and Evidence-Based Assessment and Treatment of PTSD Grand Ballroom F VCC-SB-10 MRT and Veterans Platinum Ballroom This is an extended version of session VCC-E-6 VCC-SB-11 Veteran Treatment Courts and Domestic Violence Marquis Center This session is the Skills Building, three hour version of the 75 minute lecture in C-2 VCC-SB-12 VJO Specialist s Role on the Court Team Marquis South VCC-SB-13 Suicide: Operation SAVE Grand Ballroom E VCC-SB-14 Veteran Mentor Coordinators: Managing a Local Volunteer Mentor Corps Marquis Northeast Saturday MAY 31 DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC BREAKOUTS AND CONCURRENT GENERAL SESSIONS TIME EVENT ROOM 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast Marriott Ballroom Foyer 7:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Registration Anaheim Convention Center, Lobby A 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Discipline Specific Breakouts See page 6 9:45 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Concurrent General Sessions VCC-CG-5 Secondary Traumatization: How it Affects You and How You Can Manage It VCC-CG-6 Sexual Assault in the Military: What Do We Really Know About It? VCC-CG-7 A Fighting Chance: Using Mobile Technology and Evidence-Based Medicine for the Benefi t of Veterans 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Concurrent General Sessions VCC-CG-8 Defending Veterans in Criminal Court VCC-CG-9 Value of Peer Mentors VCC-CG-10 Psychological and Moral Injury from War Marquis Center Marquis South Grand Ballroom E Marquis South Marquis Center Grand Ballroom E Veterans Treatment Courts perform their duties without manifestation, by word or conduct, of bias or prejudice, including, but not limited to, bias or prejudice based upon race, gender, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, language. or socioeconomic status. 20 JUSTICE FOR VETS VET COURT CON

23 2014 Anaheim, CA Training Track Descriptions TRACK 1 Fundamentals of a Veterans Treatment Court Veterans Treatment Courts are hybrid Drug and Mental Health Courts that focus on former and current members of our Armed Forces. Most Veterans find their military service to be a benefit and are productive members of their communities. However, a significant percentage of them turn to substance abuse and/or develop mental health problems, often related to their combat experiences. Veterans Treatment Courts are expanding at a rapid rate to address the needs of justiceinvolved Veterans of all service-eras. Utilizing the Drug Court model as their foundation, they include representatives from a number of new partners to include the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Veteran mentors. This track will provide the crucial information in order to establish a Veterans Treatment Court as well as to improve the operations of those courts in existence. TRACK 2 Military Trauma The men and women of our Armed Forces are exposed to trauma in a variety of forms. This track will cover several different types of military trauma, how they can affect behavior, and the appropriate treatment they require. TRACK 3 VTCs: Special Issues to Consider When developing Veterans Treatment Courts, the court, the Veterans Administration, probation, prosecution and defense, and treatment have many critical and unique issues to consider. This track offers five sessions detailing specific concerns in VTCs: working with Native Americans; veteran families; evaluation of VTCs; dealing with felony high risk/high need caseloads; and building the relationship between the VA and the courts. TRACK 4 Legal Issues Cases involving veterans can involve a host of legal issues independent from the civilian population. This track will walk you through several key legal issues as they pertain to veterans including confidentiality, procedural fairness, issues for defense attorney s and cases involving military families. TRACK 5 Issues in Supervision and Case Management There are distinct issues involved with supervising justice-involved veterans. From de-escalation techniques to working with veterans charged with crimes of violence, working with Veterans Justice Outreach personnel to negotiating veteran benefits, this track is a must for anyone involved with supervision or case management of veterans. TRACKS 6 & 7 Treatment Issues Research continues to demonstrate that programs which utilize evidence based treatment achieve significantly better outcomes. But what are the evidence based treatments most appropriate for veterans, and how can they be accessed. These tracks will answer these important questions and more. TRACK 8 For Policy Makers: Planning for Implementation and Growth of Veterans Treatment Courts Policy makers have a critical role in the development and growth of Veterans Treatment Courts. Whether at the local, state, or national levels, persons such as governors, judges, legislators, sheriffs, VA medical center staff, directors of state offices of Veterans Affairs and other state agencies serving veterans, county commissioners, and others must collaborate to overcome barriers and integrate treatment, accountability, and wraparound services to serve justice-involved veterans. This track outlines five diverse areas of consideration for policy makers, and offers insight and experience from local, state, and federal policy makers who have contributed the growth in Veterans Treatment Courts and other Vet services in their communities. 21

24 Vet Court Con: Veterans fought for our freedom, now it s our turn to fight for theirs Anaheim Marriott Session Handouts and speaker biographies Go to justiceforvets.org to access handouts, speaker biographies, and more! 22 JUSTICE FOR VETS VET COURT CON

25 Wednesday Schedule of Events All Vet Court Con Sessions will be at the Anaheim Marriott unless noted otherwise Wednesday, May 28 7:00 a.m. 7:20 a.m. Come to Your Senses (Facilitated Meditation) Grand Ballroom G/H 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast Marriott Ballroom Foyer 7:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Registration Anaheim Convention Center, Lobby A 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony Wednesday 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Discipline Specific Breakouts See Page 6 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Veteran Mentor Corps Boot Camp See Page 11 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Lunch on Your Own 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Skills Building Workshops 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Drug Court Expo Opening Reception Come Celebrate 25 Years of Drug Court! Exhibition Hall A, Anaheim Convention Center

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27 2014 Anaheim, CA PLATINUM BALLROOM Wednesday, May 28 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. OPENING CEREMONY Presentation of the Colors Color Guard Detail for 5th Battalion 14th Marines John Rowan President and Chief Executive Officer, Vietnam Veterans of America WEDNESDAY National Anthem New Directions Veterans Choir Welcoming Remarks Melissa Fitzgerald Senior Director, Justice For Vets Featured s John P. JP Brown III AMVETS Past National Commander and Youngstown Municipal Veterans Court Mentor Coordinator Rear Admiral W. Clyde Marsh, USN, (ret.) Commissioner, AL Department of Veterans Affairs and President, National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs. General Barry McCaffrey (ret.) President McCaffrey & Assoc. Former Congressman Patrick Murphy (D) Pennsylvania Tom Tarantino Chief Policy Officer Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America Performance New Directions Veterans Choir Wednesday, May 28 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Discipline Specific Breakouts Page 6 Veteran Mentor Boot Camp Page 11 25

28 Vet Court Con: Veterans fought for our freedom, now it s our turn to fight for theirs WEDNESDAY SKILLS BUILDING WORKSHOPS Wednesday, May 28 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. VCC-SB-1 Incentives and Sanctions Platinum Ballroom Decades of behavioral research proves what responses motivate behavior change. This is a critical element of every Veterans Treatment Court. This three-hour session will examine the role of research in behavior modification, and then demonstrate through videos and interactive learning how to implement the research in your Veterans Treatment Court. Identify the best methods to shape behavior. Understand the power of incentives. Identify the most effective way to use sanctions. Douglas Marlowe Chief of Science, Law, and Policy National Association of Drug Court Professionals Alexandria, Virginia VCC-SB-2 Implementing a VTC: Critical Steps and Orange County Veterans Treatment Court Team Court Session Grand Ballroom F What is a Veterans Treatment Court? This session reviews the fundamentals of VTCs, including a discussion of the history, target population, and structure, and culminates in an actual VTC court session of the national mentor Veterans Treatment Court from Orange County, CA! After the session, the Orange County team will be available to answer questions about the development and operations of their national mentor program. s Joyce Barrow Project Director Veterans Treatment Court Initiative Justice for Vets Alexandria, Virginia Terri Bianchi Deputy Public Defender Veterans Treatment Court, Drug Court and DUI Court Santa Ana, California Robert Eitner Probation Officer Veterans Treatment Court, Drug Court and DUI Court Santa Ana, California Kim Parsons Program Coordinator Veterans Treatment Court, Drug Court and DUI Court Santa Ana, California Hon. Joe Perez Judge Veterans Treatment Court, Drug Court and DUI Court Santa Ana, California Patricia Shute Deputy District Attorney Veterans Treatment Court, Drug Court and DUI Court Santa Ana, California Scott Swaim Project Director Veterans Treatment Court Initiative Justice For Vets Alexandria, Virginia Julie Tomlinson Veterans Justice Outreach Specialist VA Long Beach Health Care System Long Beach, California Understand the fundamentals of a Veterans Treatment Court. Understand the operational issues of a Veterans Treatment Court. 26 JUSTICE FOR VETS VET COURT CON

29 2014 Anaheim, CA s Anne Caron Research Analyst Fourth Judicial District of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota Fred Cheesman Lead Researcher National Center for State Courts Williamsburg, Virginia WEDNESDAY VCC-SB-3 Data and Evaluation: How to Evaluate the Success of Your VTC Marquis Ballroom Center This interactive session is designed to produce good consumers of evaluation services, and competent users of performance measures in a Veterans Treatment Court. Why are performance measures and evaluations so important to your Vet Court? Without knowing your statistics, successes, and challenges, your court will find it difficult or impossible to secure long term funding or local support. Evaluation begins during the planning stages of your VTC and is ongoing. In this session, two evaluators with tremendous experience in working with Veterans Treatment Courts provide an overview and concrete examples of how to be a good consumer of services and understand performance measures to gauge the effectiveness of your Veterans Treatment Court. VCC-SB-4 Listening to Themes: Trauma-Informed Treatment Marquis Ballroom South This presentation will provide an opportunity to explore general principles of treating traumatized clients in a variety of contexts (e.g., substance abuse, mental health). Basic information on trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and co-occurring disorders will be provided; such as definitions, rates and clinical presentation. In addition, key themes relevant for this population will be discussed, including disassociation, self-injury, reenactments, stage-based models of treatment, transference/counter-transference, vicarious traumatization, behavioral contracts and cognitive strategies. Trauma-informed versus traumacompetent treatment will also be highlighted. To learn basic information on trauma and PTSD. To develop increased empathy for how trauma may affect a client s recovery. To discuss typical dilemmas that may arise in various treatment settings. To learn specific strategies for responding to challenges with this population. Brenda Underhill Therapist President Underhill & Associates San Rafael, California Understand how to be a good consumer of evaluation services. Learn how to be a competent user of performance measures to enhance your Veterans Treatment Court. 27

30 Vet Court Con: Veterans fought for our freedom, now it s our turn to fight for theirs WEDNESDAY VCC-SB-5 Federal Funding for VTCs Marquis Northeast Both the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) offer grant opportunities for Veterans Treatment Courts. In this session, funding and programmatic experts from both of these federal agencies will discuss grant solicitations available for VTCs, along with tips on how to respond to the solicitation. Identify funding opportunities from CSAT and BJA for Veterans Treatment Courts. Understand successful strategies for writing a federal grant for a Veterans Treatment Court. s Jon D. Berg Public Health Advisor Center for Substance Abuse Treatment Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Rockville, Maryland Tim Jeffries Policy Advisor Bureau of Justice Assistance Washington, District of Columbia VCC-SB-6 De-escalation of the Veteran in Crisis Grand Ballroom E Developed collaboratively by Veterans Justice, Law Enforcement, and Mental Health programs within the VA, a model for educating and training staff in the de-escalation of veterans in crisis will be presented. Areas of emphasis in this model include enhanced understanding of mental health related behavioral issues; provision of verbal de-escalation skills training; facilitation of linkage to needed services; enhancement of collaborative working relationships among all serving the veteran. Discussion will include benefits and anticipated impact of the implementation and practical application of training of this nature, with a series of role plays conducted throughout the workshop to demonstrate the manner in which these skills are taught. s Sean Clark National Coordinator VHA Veterans Justice Outreach Lexington, Kentucky Trent Pettis Senior Trainer/Special Agent VA Law Enforcement Training Center Little Rock, Arkansas Joel Rosenthal National Training Director VHA Veterans Justice Programs Palo Alto, California VCC-SB-8 Traumatic Brain Injury Orange County Ballroom 1-3 Returning Veterans may have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and experience persistent symptoms. In this session, an expert from the VA San Diego Healthcare System provides an overview of TBI diagnosis and management and, in particular, the cognitive effects of TBI and symptom overlap with mental health issues. Considerations of the role of TBI with justice involved Veterans will be highlighted. Additional education and training will be provided in the area of assessment of and treatment/cognitive intervention strategies for persistent post-concussive symptoms. Understand TBI diagnoses and management. Identify cognitive effects of TBI and symptom overlap with mental health issues. Understand unique considerations pertaining to TBI and justice involved veterans. Provide education and training on strategies for working with veterans with persistent symptoms following TBI. Amy Jak Staff Neuropsychologist and Director TBI Cognitive Rehabilitation VA San Diego Healthcare System Medical Center Assistant Professor of Psychiatry UCSD School of Medicine San Diego, California 28 JUSTICE FOR VETS VET COURT CON

31 Thursday Schedule of Events All Vet Court Con Sessions will be at the Anaheim Marriott unless noted otherwise 8:00 p.m. Justice for Vets Benefit Concert Featuring The American Vinyl All Star Band Anaheim Convention Center, Arena (Doors Open at 7:00 p.m.) Thursday, May 29 7:00 a.m. 7:20 a.m. Come to Your Senses (Facilitated Meditation) Grand Ballroom G/H 7:00 a.m. 7:45 a.m. Continental Breakfast Marriott Ballroom Foyer 7:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Registration Anaheim Convention Center, Lobby A 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Concurrent Plenaries Platinum Ballroom and Marquis Ballroom Center 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Drug Court Expo Hall Open Exhibition Hall A, Anaheim Convention Center 10:30 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Concurrent Workshops, Session VCC-A 10:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Veteran Mentor Corps Boot Camp Grand Ballroom A/B 11:45 a.m. 1:15 p.m. Lunch on Your Own Concessions for Purchase in Drug Court Expo Exhibition Hall A, Anaheim Convention Center 1:15 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Concurrent Workshops, Session VCC-B 2:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m. Break 2:45 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Concurrent Workshops, Session VCC-C 4:00 p.m. 4:15 p.m. Break 4:15 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Concurrent Workshops, Session VCC-D 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Drug Court Expo Dessert Reception Exhibition Hall A, Anaheim Convention Center Thursday

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34 Vet Court Con: Veterans fought for our freedom, now it s our turn to fight for theirs THURSDAY CONCURRENT PLENARIES Thursday, May 29 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. VCC-CP-1 Complex Trauma in Veterans Marquis Center Complex Trauma is far more than simple trauma. It occurs when a person experiences multiple, often severe, traumas. It can occur from child abuse, but it may also develop when a veteran takes part in multiple combat engagements. This presentation will discuss what Complex Trauma is, the features that differentiate it from PTSD, and what its effects are on survivors, with a particular focus on veterans. It will also address how to recognize and treat Complex Trauma, and the implications for Veterans Treatment Courts. This presentation is for all audiences. Brian Meyer Clinical Psychologist H.H. McGuire VA Medical Center Richmond, Virginia VCC-CP-2 Theater of War Platinum Ballroom The Theater of War: Soldiers & Citizens Tour presents dramatic readings of Sophocles Ajax an ancient Greek tragedy about the suicide of a great, respected warrior to diverse military and civilian audiences. The presentations will provide the Veterans Treatment Court community with a fresh and unique perspective on the problems they confront every day and generate a powerful town hall discussion concerning the visible and invisible wounds of war. A panel discussion will follow to engage the audience in their reaction. Be sure to come see Martin Sheen playing the lead of Ajax! Martin Sheen Actor Los Angeles, California Panelists Hon. David Jordon Presiding Judge Ingham County Veterans Treatment Court East Lansing, Michigan Joel Rosenthal National Training Director VHA Veterans Justice Programs Palo Alto, California Nicholas Stefanovic Veterans Treatment Court Graduate and Judicial Assessment Specialist Rochester Treatment Courts Rochester, New York 32 JUSTICE FOR VETS VET COURT CON

35 2014 Anaheim, CA TRACK SESSION VCC-A Thursday, May 29 10:30 a.m. 11:45 a.m. VCC-A-1 Why Veterans Treatment Court? Platinum Ballroom With so many services out there for veterans, and over 2,700 Drug Courts and Mental Health Courts already in existence, why should communities adopt a Veterans Treatment Court? Judge Robert Russell will walk you through the justification for establishing a Veterans Treatment Court including economizing resources, streamlining access to VA treatment and benefits, specialized care specific to the needs of veterans, and repaying the debt we owe to the men and women who voluntarily serve their country. Learn how to improve the way your jurisdiction handles justice-involved veterans from the point of arrest through sentencing. Learn why Veterans Treatment Courts are able to best treat the specific needs of veterans and connect them swiftly to the appropriate care. Learn to build the most compelling justification for the establishment of a Veterans Treatment Court and convince decision makers that it s the right thing to do. Hon. Robert Russell Presiding Judge Buffalo Veterans Treatment Court Buffalo, New York VCC-A-2 Portable Mindful Strategies for PTSD: Mantram Program Marquis Northwest This presentation will highlight the research and clinical outcomes of an innovative, complementary, evidence based treatment for veterans suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) called the Mantram Repetition Program. This is a psycho-spiritual educational program that teaches mindful strategies that are simple, quick, personal, portable, and private. Growing research evidence supports the Mantram Program s value for dissemination and adoption in the 21st Century. This presentation summarizes research and clinical benefits of the Mantram Program for both veterans and providers, alike. Describe the Mantram Program and three portable, mindful strategies that aid in symptom management for veterans and non-veterans alike. Summarize current research findings that demonstrate the benefits of the Mantram Program for improving PTSD symptoms, mindfulness, psychological distress, and quality of life. Jill Bormann Associate Nurse Executive/Research VA San Diego Center of Excellence for Stress and Mental Health (CESAMH) Clinical Professor Hahn School of Nursing and Health Sciences University of San Diego San Diego, California THURSDAY 33

36 Vet Court Con: Veterans fought for our freedom, now it s our turn to fight for theirs THURSDAY VCC-A-3 Make Your VTC a Success: Evaluation Fundamentals Grand Ballroom E Is your Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) benefiting participants as intended? How do you know what works with your VTC? What is your sustainability plan? These questions are often intimidating to non-evaluators and many VTC staff believe that they don t have the resources to conduct an evaluation. This session will provide VTC staff with information on how evaluation can improve program design and implementation and demonstrate program impact. Both internal (conducted by court staff) and external evaluation models will be discussed and criteria for choosing an evaluator that matches your needs will be presented. Learn how to make evaluation work for you to improve your program, identify your successes and plan for sustainability. Learn how and where to start your evaluation. Learn how to choose an evaluation plan/evaluator that works for you. s Colleen Killian Research Associate Children and Family Futures, Inc. Irvine, California Greg Robinson Senior Research Associate Children and Family Futures, Inc. Lake Forest, California VCC-A-4 Confidentiality and Communication Marquis South Information provided by a patient to a treatment provider (for addiction or other medical condition) is protected under federal and state laws. So how do Veterans Treatment Courts communicate regarding the participants progress and attendance in treatment? This session will outline the federal laws regarding confidentiality, including the necessary releases to share information. For any practitioner implementing a Vet Court, or unsure of their Vet Court s current compliance with privacy laws, this session is a must. Understand the federal regulations relating to confidentiality of patient communications and records and court management of VHA medical record information provided. Identify the elements of an authorization to exchange information. s Loretta Coonan Veterans Justice Outreach Coordinator Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center Houston, Texas Stephania Griffin VHA Privacy Officer VHA Office of Informatics and Analytics Washington, DC VCC-A-5 Veterans Services and Benefits, State and Local Grand Ballroom F Veterans Treatment Courts connect justice-involved veterans to the benefits and treatment they have earned. They do this by accessing a myriad of benefits and services available to veterans at the state and local level. Learn what benefits and resources are out there and how your program can connect with them to best serve your participants. Learn what are the benefits and services available to veterans at the state and local level. Learn how the best way to accesses state and local benefits and services. Learn how to navigate State Departments of Veterans Affairs. s David Holewinski Veterans Justice Outreach (VJO) Specialist VA Medical Center Minneapolis, Minnesota Matt Miller Veterans Justice Outreach Specialist St. Louis VA Health System O Fallon, Missouri 34 JUSTICE FOR VETS VET COURT CON

37 2014 Anaheim, CA VCC-A-6 Identification of and Response to the Treatment Needs of Justice Involved Veterans Marquis Northeast This session will review the research relevant to the unique treatment needs of justice-involved veterans, with primary focus on mental health needs, along with evidence-based and promising treatment for addressing those needs. These treatment needs and best practices assist the Veterans Justice Programs (VJP) to maximize strengths in their programs and promote additional evidence-based programs to better serve the justiceinvolved veteran. This session will be valuable for any Veterans Treatment Court professional looking for research and ideas on optimal treatment for their court participants. Identify the literature relevant to the unique treatment needs of justice-involved veterans. Understand evidence-based and promising practices for addressing those needs. s James McGuire Former National Director (ret.) VHA Veterans Justice Programs Los Angeles, California Joel Rosenthal National Training Director VHA Veterans Justice Programs Palo Alto, California VCC-A-7 Bipolar Disorder in Soldiers and Veterans Orange County Ballroom 1-3 Over 100,000 veterans are treated for Bipolar Disorder each year in the Veterans Administration hospital. It is the #1 cause of completed suicide in veterans. This presentation will discuss how to diagnose bipolar disorder and what treatment the VA offers for veterans with this diagnosis. Meghan Rooney Clinical Coordinator The Veterans Integrative Pain (VIP) Center Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center Richmond, Virginia VCC-A-8 Building a Statewide Strategic Plan to Implement Veterans Treatment Courts Marquis Center Implementing Veterans Treatment Courts throughout a state involves the cooperation of multiple agencies, both state and federal. Cooperation between the State Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Administrative Office of the Courts, State Probation, prosecution, Law Enforcement, and Defense representatives is necessary to facilitate the successful growth of VTCs statewide. This session outlines how to develop a strategic plan for such implementation, based on the experiences of state officials in Arizona and Pennsylvania, two states that have seen a robust growth in the number and census of Veterans Treatment Courts. THURSDAY s Karen Blackburn State Coordinator AOC Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Gregg Maxon Veterans Court Advisor Arizona Supreme Court Phoenix, Arizona 35

38 Vet Court Con: Veterans fought for our freedom, now it s our turn to fight for theirs THURSDAY TRACK SESSION VCC-B Thursday, May 29 1:15 p.m. 2:30 p.m. VCC-B-1 Key Components of Veterans Treatment Courts Platinum Ballroom Buffalo took veterans from its Drug and Mental Health Courts to create the first Veterans Treatment Court. In doing so, it created a docket prevalent of military culture and the distinct needs that arise from service in the U.S. Armed Forces and the many distinct services, resources and benefits that are available. Understanding these components is the first step to forming and running a successful Veterans Treatment Court. Learn why veterans need a specialized treatment court or treatment track. Learn the Key Components of Veterans Treatment Courts and how they are similar and differ from those of Drug Courts. Become familiar with the roles of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Veteran Mentors. Hon. Robert Russell Presiding Judge Buffalo Veterans Treatment Court Buffalo, New York VCC-B-2 Psychological and Moral Injury from War Marquis Northwest Moral injury [MI] is like wound contamination for combat trauma: unless successfully cleaned up, no healing. Two definitions of MI, both real, are now current. Both increase suicidality, criminality; both destroy trust. Without trust, all options are bad. Peers are essential to recovery. Jonathan Shay Veteran and Military Mental Health Shelburne, Massachusetts VCC-B-3 Building a Relationship Between the VA and the Courts Grand Ballroom E In Pennsylvania, the relationship between the Veterans Administration and the courts is the very foundation supporting veterans court programming. That foundation has enabled us to not only establish fourteen (14) fully operational Veterans Treatment Courts, but has been key in drawing attention to the issues confronting veterans who struggle with readjustment. This session will outline some of Pennsylvania s successful initiatives to implementing statewide Veterans Treatment Courts including: A statewide task force, that includes representatives from each of the three branches, and includes the directors of each of the VA hospitals in Pennsylvania; A statewide media campaign; An on-line training program for volunteer veteran mentors; One-day symposium for all of the Veterans Outreach Specialists in Pennsylvania on how the criminal justice system really works; and Regional training of all of the probation officers throughout the Commonwealth. Learn how to build the relationship. Hear What the VA needs to know. s Karen Blackburn State Coordinator OAC Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 36 JUSTICE FOR VETS VET COURT CON

39 2014 Anaheim, CA THURSDAY James McGuire Former National Director (ret.) VA Veterans Justice Programs Los Angeles, California VCC-B-4 Constitutional Issues in VTCs Marquis South Veterans Treatment Courts present the team with a variety of constitutional issues, including but not limited to due process, association restrictions, and right to counsel. The case law involving problemsolving courts has grown considerably over the last few years. This presentation will provide an overview of some of the most recent cases looking at key constitutional questions raised in problem solving courts, like Veterans Treatment Courts. Identify new cases addressing constitutional questions in Problem-Solving Courts. Discuss the constitutional rights of the participants in a Veterans Treatment Court. Hon. Michael Barrasse Presiding Judge Lackawanna County Veterans Treatment Court Scranton, Pennsylvania VCC-B-5 Supervision Fundamentals of Veterans Treatment Court Grand Ballroom F The Veterans Treatment Court has grown exponentially over the last few years. Our veterans are returning home and many have become involved in the criminal justice system. As we learn more about our veterans and the effects of PTSD, TBI and Military Sexual Trauma, understandably, there is a need for the implementation of unique strategies to effectively supervise the unique needs of our returning veterans. This workshop will detail how to successfully supervise this population, while maintaining evidence based practices for safety and success. Reviewing the obstacles facing veterans in the criminal justice system. Identifying unique ways to address the challenges of this population. Exploring initiatives to help alleviate the challenges as well as guiding the veterans into successful completion of the VTC program. Joyce Barrow Project Director Veterans Treatment Court Initiative Justice for Vets Alexandria, Virginia 37

40 Vet Court Con: Veterans fought for our freedom, now it s our turn to fight for theirs THURSDAY VCC-B-6 Tele-Justice: Reaching Justice Involved Veterans through Telehealth Marquis Northeast As VA increasingly integrates telehealth services to better serve the veterans population, particularly those in remote or rural areas, a variety of innovative programs have evolved. Through the Office of Innovation, Dr. Peter Shore, a nationally recognized pioneer in telemental health, was awarded the 2012 VHA Innovation Award to expand Home Based Telemental Health throughout VISN 20 and to initiate a series of new points of care outside of the VA. A priority in the Innovation project was to collaborate with the Veterans Justice Outreach Program and create feasible solutions in reaching justice involved veterans at a distance. Within the scope of the Innovation project and championed by a local VJO Specialist, Tele-Justice has been in operation since November In this presentation, Dr. Shore will describe the history, challenges, and programmatic outgrowths of his project, implementation guidance and future directions to facilitate rapid deployment of other Tele-Justice programs. This will feature a range of ideas currently being piloted or developed in collaboration with the VA Veterans Justice Programs aimed at heightening the response by both VA and its justice system partners to incarcerated and other justice involved veterans. Participants will become more familiar with fundamental telehealth operation principles and telehealth modalities delivered into non clinic based settings (i.e. homes, community partners, jails). Participants will become familiar with the Tele-Justice program in Oregon. Participants will acquire guidance on how to implement telehealth services into an array of justice based settings. s Joel Rosenthal National Training Director VHA Veterans Justice Programs Palo Alto, California Peter Shore VA VISN 20 Director of Telehealth Portland, Oregon Badges Badges are mandatory for all Veterans Treatment Court events and sessions; however, while exploring the Anaheim, CA area, please exercise caution and remove your badge. 38 JUSTICE FOR VETS VET COURT CON

41 2014 Anaheim, CA THURSDAY VCC-B-8 Issues To Consider In Developing A Legislative Plan Marquis Center Veterans Treatment Court advocates frequently find the need for legislation, regulatory changes or funding to facilitate the successful implementation of Veterans Treatment Courts in their jurisdiction. This session will discuss the development of a legislative action plan to successfully resource and support Veterans Treatment Court activities. Emphasis will be placed on identifying needed legislative actions, developing proposed legislative changes and developing support for the legislative initiatives. State and federal initiatives will be discussed. s Chris Deutsch Director of Communications National Association of Drug Court Professionals Alexandria, Virginia Paul Freese Vice President Public Counsel Los Angeles, California Clyde J. (Butch) Tate II Major General US Army (ret.) Senior Fellow for Veteran Legal Affairs Justice For Vets Alexandria, Virginia Ted Vogt Director Arizona Department of Veterans Services Phoenix, Arizona 39

42 Vet Court Con: Veterans fought for our freedom, now it s our turn to fight for theirs THURSDAY TRACK SESSION VCC-C Thursday, May 29 2:45 p.m. 4:00 p.m. VCC-C-1 Role of the Veteran Mentor Platinum Ballroom The Veteran Mentor program is the hallmark of any Veterans Treatment Court. It provides your court participants with fellow veterans who volunteer their time to assist their brothers and sisters in need. They can be instrumental to the success of your court by providing support to your Veteran participants and by helping identify and utilize available resources. Learn the roles and responsibilities of Veteran Mentors. Understand the importance of the Veteran Mentor Coordinator and how to find and recruit him or her. Learn how to build and sustain your Veteran Mentor program. Jack O Connor Veteran Mentor Coordinator Buffalo Veterans Treatment Court Buffalo, New York VCC-C-2 Veteran Treatment Courts and Domestic Violence: Research, Assessment, Collaboration, and Best Practices Marquis Northwest This session is the abbreviated version of the Skills Building session SB-11 on Friday afternoon from 2:30 to 5:30. Please consult your conference program for information on both sessions, as much of the information will be duplicative. Veterans Treatment Courts have been a critical addition to the Problem-Solving Court arena to address the mental health and addiction issues that often stem from the trauma of combat and military service and that can lead to criminal activity. In addition, domestic violence is a serious problem that pervades all branches of the U.S. military. Recent studies have shown that the rates of domestic violence in military families may be two to five times the rate in the general population. Victims of domestic violence at the hands of veterans may be at particular risk due to the offender s access to firearms and specialized training in combat and use of weapons. Numerous high profile cases of domestic homicides and violence involving military families have been making headlines over the past several years. While some veterans treatment courts do not take domestic violence cases into their programs, many courts are allowing domestic violence offenders to participate. The intersection of these two issues, domestic violence and veterans affected by trauma, 40 JUSTICE FOR VETS VET COURT CON

43 2014 Anaheim, CA requires skilled assessments, enhanced training and ongoing collaborations among veterans treatment court staff and domestic violence professionals to ensure that veterans are receiving the services they need and also that victim safety is fully and adequately addressed in the court response. This panel discussion will present information about current research in the field of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and the overlap with intimate partner violence, suggest best practices for addressing domestic violence in veterans treatment courts and offer ways in which veterans treatment court and domestic violence professionals can collaborate and cross-educate to ensure the most effective and appropriate responses to these cases. Finally, the panel will offer expert recommendations toward the development of screening and assessment tools to assist Veterans Treatment Court staff. Gain an understanding about the dynamics and theories of intimate partner violence and domestic violence and military culture. Obtain information about the current research in the areas of PTSD, TBI, and intimate partner violence. Gain understanding about how to implement best practices for domestic violence and screening and assessment instruments in VTCs. s Pamela Kravetz Counsel Office of Grants and Contracts New York State Unifi ed Court System New York, New York Glenna Tinney Military Advocacy Program Coordinator Battered Women s Justice Project Alexandria, Virginia Debby Tucker Executive Director National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence Austin, Texas VCC-C-3 Lessons Learned from Felony Treatment Courts Grand Ballroom E Veterans Treatment Courts, like Drug Courts, tend to target high risk/high need participants, and therefore, admit individuals with one or more felony convictions. Establishing and operating a felony Veterans Treatment Court comes with a unique set of challenges and rewards. In this session, some of the core staff involved in the implementation of the Orange County Veterans Treatment Court and the Houston Veterans Treatment Court (both of which have been operating for years and admitting veterans with felony offenses) discuss the challenges in implementing and operation their courts. Learn key components of managing clients with felonies in a court-monitored treatment program. Learn how to successfully manage and support a Veterans Court Program. s Hon. Marc Carter Presiding Judge Harris County Veterans Treatment Court Houston, Texas Loretta Coonan Veterans Justice Outreach Coordinator Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center Houston, Texas Hon. Wendy Lindley Judge (ret.) Orange County Superior Court Santa Ana, California Sheri Sandecki Attorney Orange County, California THURSDAY 41

44 Vet Court Con: Veterans fought for our freedom, now it s our turn to fight for theirs THURSDAY Hon. Lon Hurwitz Judge Family Law Division Orange County Superior Court, Department L66 Lamoreaux Justice Center Orange, California Joseph Madonia Director Brooklyn Treatment Court Brooklyn, New York VCC-C-4 The Role of the Judge: Ethics, Accountability, and Procedural Fairness Marquis South The role of the judge is critical to the success of the Veterans Treatment Court. The judge s role is governed by rules of ethics, statutory requirements, and constitutional law plus, Veterans Treatment Court judges look to the ten key components of Veterans Courts, modeled on the key components of Drug Courts, which include a variety of additional elements, including but not limited to, an understanding of drug abuse and addiction and mental health concerns. In this session, two Veterans Treatment Court judges discuss the role of the judge, including issues involving ethics, procedural fairness and accountability of the participant. Understand the complexities of the role of the judge in a Veterans Treatment Court. Identify strategies for successfully presiding over a VTC. s Hon. Marcia Hirsch Judge Queens Treatment Court Kew Gardens, New York VCC-C-5 Discharge Status and Its Impact on Veterans in VTCs Grand Ballroom F In an eight year period, , only % of active duty discharges were Honorable. What about the other %? This session will assist you to understand the impact of the discharge status on the veterans that you are serving. The discharge type of the court participants affects them from inception of the model to the availability of treatment for the participants. This session will review the military discharge types, the benefits and resources available by type, the DD Form 214 (Military record of Service) and the culture of discharge. We will also discuss the ramifications of treatment availability, and court structure that are affected by the service member s discharge. Understand the five basic discharge types that are given to military members on discharge or release from their military obligations. Identify the eligibility and service availability of treatment for veterans of various discharge types. Recognize the implications of accepting various discharge types into your court model. Scott Swaim Project Director Veterans Treatment Court Initiative Justice For Vets Alexandria, Virginia 42 JUSTICE FOR VETS VET COURT CON

45 2014 Anaheim, CA VCC-C-6 Faith Based Initiatives Marquis Northeast This workshop will explore the relationship of spirituality and recovery for veterans. Many veterans struggle with issues related to their service and self forgiveness. This workshop will explore those dynamics and the underlying belief system that creates characterlogical conflict in early stage recovery. Rev. Chris Antal Pastoral Care Coordinator Soldier s Heart Troy, New York Judi Kosterman Executive Director Westcare Foundation Las Vegas, Nevada Hon. Peter Szegedy-Maszak Administrative Law Judge Washington, DC s Leslie Morland Research Psychologist VA Pacific Islands Health Care System Honolulu, Hawaii Susan Steinberg Director of Training VA - Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Greater Los Angeles VA Health Care System Los Angeles, California VCC-C-8 Regional and Multi-Jurisdictional Courts Marquis Center Some jurisdictions have collaborated to create multijurisdictional Veterans Treatment Courts, especially when the number of veterans in individual, contiguous jurisdictions isn t large enough to justify the financial cost of establishing a stand-along VTC. In this presentation, representatives from multijurisdictional VTCs discuss the advantages and challenges to implementing and operating these unique programs. THURSDAY VCC-C-7 Working with Justice Involved Female Veterans Orange County Ballroom 1-3 It is critical that Veterans Treatment Courts be prepared to meet the mental health needs of women veterans. Thus, the VTC must understand the types of problems women veterans present to the VA Healthcare System including: trauma, substance abuse, health psychology issues and pain disorders, personality pathology, and family issues. These topics will be examined through a multicultural lens. This session will teach you about the mental health problems affecting women veterans and the resources and treatment options available to them. Learn about the mental health services sought out by female veterans. Learn the types of disorders commonly suffered by female veterans. Learn about types of treatments available for trauma, substance abuse, health psychology issues and pain disorders, personality pathology, and family issues. s Hon. Rick Carnaroli Judge 6th District Veterans Court for the State of Idaho Pocatello, Idaho David Holewinski Veterans Justice Outreach (VJO) Specialist VA Medical Center Minneapolis, Minnesota 43

46 Vet Court Con: Veterans fought for our freedom, now it s our turn to fight for theirs THURSDAY TRACK SESSION VCC-D Thursday, May 29 4:15 p.m. 5:30 p.m. VCC-D-1 Veteran Target Population (Who We are Serving) Platinum Ballroom What is the definition of a Veteran? In your Veterans Treatment Court, will you accept those veterans who did not fight in combat, versus those who did? What about members of the National Guard? What about those who are not eligible for services from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs? These questions, combined with eligibility requirements, will be answered to help you target those Veterans who will most benefit from your program. Learn the different definitions of being a veteran. Understand the different considerations your team will address when developing its eligibility criteria. Learn why veterans can differ drastically from each other. Douglas Marlowe Chief of Science, Law, and Policy National Association of Drug Court Professionals Alexandria, Virginia Jonathan Shay Veteran and Military Mental Health Shelburne, Massachusetts VCC-D-3 VTC as a Family Court: Making the Case for Serving Children and Families in the VTC Model and Ten Element VTC Framework Grand Ballroom E All collaborative courts are Family Courts when their participants include adults who have children. Serving children should be a greater priority for all VTCs. This session will explore the importance of incorporating services to children into the Ten Element VTC framework as a way to enlarge the focus from only serving the veteran towards promotion of child and family well-being. Special attention will focus on parental stress, family trauma, and the disruption of the parent-child relationship associated with deployment, reintegration, and then separation from service. Paying more attention in your VTC to children services, however, will require the mobilization and linkage of new resources and forging new partnerships that already serve children and families and address the impact by the veteran s trauma and court-involvement. The session will point towards the necessity of a family-centered for VTC and the enhanced collaboration it requires since no single program or entity can do this alone. VCC-D-2 The Icy Stairway from Combat Trauma to Substance Abuse Marquis Northwest Combat trauma promotes substance abuse via a number of pathways. The most common is the desperate quest for SLEEP via use of sedating ( downer ) drugs, such as alcohol. Alcohol has satanic pharmacology as a sleep inducer. Other pathways promote upper abuse. Drug/alcohol treatment must be trauma-aware for combat veterans, but being clean and sober is a precondition for recovery from psychological and, particularly, moral injury from war. Illegal drug use is a minefield of combat trauma triggers. Review the Ten Element VTC Framework and elements that address the family impact of VTCs. Discuss the importance of serving children and families of veterans and the continuum of services to address the impact of deployment, return, separation of service, and court involvement. Define the collaborative principles that will guide serving children and families in VTC. s Sid Gardner President Children and Family Futures, Inc. Lake Forest, California Larisa Owen Program Manager Children and Family Futures, Inc. Lake Forest, California 44 JUSTICE FOR VETS VET COURT CON

47 2014 Anaheim, CA VCC-D-4 Ethical Issues in a Veterans Treatment Court Marquis South Ethical issues facing Veterans Treatment Court attorneys and judges are complex and unique, perhaps especially those concerning the role of the Veteran Mentor. This session will provide an overview of ethical issues for attorneys and judges, while also discussing the particular ethical and boundary issues involving the relationship between the participant and his/her mentor. This session is critical for judges, attorneys, and those working with mentors within the Veterans Treatment Court. Identify ethical issues for judges, attorneys, and mentors in a Veterans Treatment Court. Discuss scenarios involving common ethical issues in Veterans Treatment Courts. Carson L. Fox, Jr. Chief Operating Officer National Association of Drug Court Professionals Alexandria, Virginia Clyde J. (Butch) Tate II Major General US Army (ret.) Senior Fellow for Veteran Legal Affairs Justice For Vets Alexandria, Virginia VCC-D-5 Working with Veterans in Rural and Remote Areas Grand Ballroom F Rural Veterans Treatment Courts face unique challenges that often require unique solutions. This session will address the challenges facing rural Veterans Treatment Courts including transportation, access to treatment, and scheduling, while offering proven solutions to overcoming these obstacles. Learn what obstacles rural Veterans Treatment Courts face. Learn unique ways to overcome these obstacles. s David Holewinski Veterans Justice Outreach (VJO) Specialist VA Medical Center Minneapolis, Minnesota Matt Miller Veterans Justice Outreach Specialist St. Louis VA Health System O Fallon, Missouri VCC-D-6 Mindfulness Marquis Northeast Unresolved traumatic events cause stress responses and an orientation to the past. As a result, if left untreated, trauma causes disorientation in the present moment. Learn how constant practice of Mindfulness techniques supports regulation of the nervous system which leads to the elimination of stress and optimal orientation to the unfolding of current life events. THURSDAY Ryan Soave Certified Trauma Therapist Ocklawaha, Florida 45

48 Vet Court Con: Veterans fought for our freedom, now it s our turn to fight for theirs THURSDAY VCC-D-7 Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD) in Soldiers and Veterans Orange County Ballroom 1-3 PTSD and Substance abuse are the mental health issues most commonly associated with soldiers and veterans. However, antisocial personality disorder (APD), a very serious, even dangerous, psychological disorder is much less acknowledged, more difficult to identify, but just as important to understand and treat. This presentation will explore this diagnosis and seek to answer the following: How does one identify an individual with APD? Do individuals with APD have a place in the military? How does one differentiate this personality disorder from other mental health consequences of combat? And, finally, do any effective treatments exist? Meghan Rooney Clinical Coordinator The Veterans Integrative Pain (VIP) Center Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center Richmond, Virginia VCC-D-8 Collective Impact: Strategies for Developing Strategic Community Partnerships in Support of Justice-Involved Veterans Marquis Center No one organization can meet all of the needs of our military and veteran population. As Veterans Treatment Courts are created in communities across the country, an essential element of this work is to build capacity and strengthen collaboration between systems and sectors in support of justice-involved veterans. This session will focus on specific approaches and best practices for building community collaboration and implementing systems change, including ways to raise community awareness, equip people and organizations and strengthen cross-sector collaboration between military, government and community partners. s Thomas Winkel Program Consultant/Veteran Liaison Arizona Coalition for Military Families Phoenix, Arizona Patrick Ziegert Training & Outreach Coordinator Arizona Coalition for Military Families Phoenix, Arizona 46 JUSTICE FOR VETS VET COURT CON

49 Friday Schedule of Events All Vet Court Con Sessions will be at the Anaheim Marriott unless noted otherwise Friday, May 30 7:00 a.m. 7:20 a.m. Come to Your Senses (Facilitated Meditation) Grand Ballroom G/H 7:00 a.m. 7:45 a.m. Continental Breakfast Marriott Ballroom Foyer 7:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Drug Court Expo Open Exhibition Hall A, Anaheim Convention Center 7:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Registration Anaheim Convention Center, Lobby A 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Closing Ceremony and Boot Camp Graduation Platinum Ballroom 9:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. Break 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Concurrent General Sessions 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Lunch on your Own 1:00 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Concurrent Workshop Session, VCC-E Friday 2:15 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Break 2:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Skills Building Workshops

50 PLATINUM BALLROOM Friday, May 30 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. CLOSING CEREMONY AND BOOT CAMP GRADUATION Welcoming Remarks Justice For Vets Hall of Fame Awards Performance The Honorable Gay Polk-Payton Hank Pirowski Veteran Mentor Service Award Featured s Clyde J. (Butch) Tate II, Major General, USA (ret.) Senior Fellow for Veteran Legal Affairs Justice For Vets Veteran Mentor Corps Swearing-In Ceremony Denise Richards Actress

51 2014 Anaheim, CA CONCURRENT GENERAL SESSIONS Friday, May 30 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. VCC-CG-1 Suicide Grand Ballroom E In 2010, the most recent year for which data are available, the age-adjusted rate of suicide in the U.S. general population was per 100,000 persons. At just over 12 for every 100,000 U.S. residents, the 2010 rate of suicide had increased by nearly 19 percent since 1999 and was higher than any single year since Rates of suicide are higher among males, residents in rural areas, and those with mental health conditions. While suicide prevention programs have traditionally focused on adolescents and older adults, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have recently published evidence of a more than 28 percent increase in rates of suicide among middle-aged U.S. adults between the years The veteran suicide rate is approximately twice that of the general population. In 2012, the office of the U.S. Surgeon General published a revised National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (NSSP). The 2012 NSSP was a revision of an early U.S. National Strategy and resulted from a series of Executive Committee meetings and task group recommendations coordinated by the Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. The Action Alliance and 2012 NSSP have identified veterans and active duty service members as a high risk population. The goal of this workshop is to provide information on the unique stressors experienced by veterans and suicide prevention resources that support veterans, service members and their families. Learn about unique stressors faced by veterans involved in a criminal justice setting. Learn about resources available to suicidal veterans and service members in their communities and from VA. Discuss and identify local strategies to respond to veterans and service members in crisis. Discuss identified suicide prevention strategies and begin thinking about how to implement them in the local justice system. Janet E. Kemp Associate Director and Chief of Education VA Center of Excellence for Suicide Prevention Canandaigua, New York VCC-CG-2 The Coming Wave: Combat Trauma, Criminal Behavior, and How We Can Do a Better Job This Time Around Marquis Center Historical research reveals that combat trauma is a common side effect of war and always has been. Research also reveals veteran-committed crime waves in the wake of every major American conflict. This program will explore the history of combat trauma and its ties to criminal behavior. It will then explore the ways in which we can learn lessons from history and avoid mistakes made with past generations of troubled returning war veterans. Brockton Hunter Attorney at Law Veterans Advocate Minneapolis, Minnesota FRIDAY 49

52 Vet Court Con: Veterans fought for our freedom, now it s our turn to fight for theirs FRIDAY VCC-CG-3 The Growing Burden of Opioid Dependence in Veterans: How It Happened and What We Can Do about It Platinum Ballroom One of the results of the Persian Gulf War, the longest war in American history, has been that a growing number of veterans have returned with or developed opioid dependency. Opioid addiction, like other addictions, itself creates a set of problems. The VA has recently undertaken a major effort to reduce opioid use in Veterans. This presentation will discuss the factors leading to the increase in Opioid Dependence, the difficulties that arise in trying to treat it, and a new VA program that substitutes complementary and alternative approaches to dealing with pain for opioid dependence. This presentation is for all audiences. s Brian Meyer Clinical Psychologist H.H. McGuire VA Medical Center Richmond, Virginia Meghan Rooney Clinical Coordinator The Veterans Integrative Pain (VIP) Center Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center Richmond, Virginia VCC-CG-4 Veterans Administration Overview and Collaboration with Veterans Treatment Courts Marquis Ballroom South A broad overview of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and its three main operational components will be provided. Particular emphasis will be on the financial and vocational benefits and services provided to eligible veterans by the Veterans Benefits Administration, and on services provided through the Veterans Health Administration to include medical, mental health, addiction, and specialty care as well as programs offered in the areas of housing, employment, and other needed social support. Preliminary results from the 2013 Veterans Court Inventory will be presented in discussing the collaboration between VA and its justice system partners in ensuring that VA s mission and vision reaches all veterans, including those that are justice involved. Gain a heightened understanding of the three operational components of VA. Learn about the wide range of benefits and services available to veterans through the VA. Learn how your Veterans Treatment Court can work together with the VA to improve access to care for your participants. s Sean Clark National Coordinator VHA Veterans Justice Outreach Lexington, Kentucky Bessie Flatley Program Analyst Veterans Justice Programs National Center on Homelessness among Veterans Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Joel Rosenthal National Training Director VHA Veterans Justice Programs Palo Alto, California 50 JUSTICE FOR VETS VET COURT CON

53 2014 Anaheim, CA TRACK SESSION VCC-E Friday, May 30 1:00 p.m. 2:15 p.m. VCC-E-1 Military Cultural Competency Platinum Ballroom It is common knowledge that the military possesses a distinct culture? What many individuals do not know is that those who serve in the military take that culture with them even after they are no longer in uniform. Boot camp, occupational specialty, service branch, and combat experience all affect service members, usually for the better, for the rest of their lives. In dealing with justice-involved veterans, it is important to understand they differ from those who have not served and, sometimes, from each other. Understand how service in the military changes a person. Learn why veterans can differ drastically from each other. Develop techniques for handling justice-involved veterans in and out of a court setting. Scott Swaim Project Director Veterans Treatment Court Initiative Justice For Vets Alexandria, Virginia VCC-E-2 Telehealth Treatment for Trauma Orange County Ballroom 1-3 Telehealth Services has made significant efforts to disseminate clinical video telehealth (CVT) throughout the VA health care system. Since 2002, there has been an eightfold increase in veterans served via CVT, which improved access to mental health care services to over 70,000 remote veterans annually in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). In this presentation, VHA s evidence-based psychotherapy will be described in highlighting the use of this innovative approach in ensuring that treatment for one of the signature wounds of combat is made available to an increasing number of veterans in need of treatment for PTSD. Understand the utility and application of telehealth treatment for mental health issues. Gain a heightened understanding of the use of telehealth treatment in addressing trauma and PTSD issues. Consider the manner in which VA Telehealth treatment for trauma can be further the positive outcomes with Veterans Treatment Court participants. Leslie Morland Research Psychologist VA National Center for PTSD Honolulu, Hawaii VCC-E-3 Reaching Out to Indian Country and Veterans Treatment Courts Grand Ballroom E This session will assist those that will work with or who are working in Indian Country and interface with tribal veterans in understanding at the micro level cultural considerations, working one on one with tribal veterans to the macro level of the unique political relationship tribal entities have with the federal government. Subtopics explored include: Tribal Courts, Tribal Veteran Departments, Tribal Services, Tribal Veteran Organizations, Dominant World view vs. Native perspective. Enhance cultural competency while working with tribal veterans. Learn how to engage with tribal entities and infrastructure to enhance services to tribal veterans. Gain greater understanding of Government (VA) to Government (Tribal) relations. s Kristi Woodard VJO Specialist Veterans Administration Menlo Park, California Peter Vicaire Tribal Government Relations Specialist, Central Region US Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Tribal Government Relations Washington, DC FRIDAY 51

54 Vet Court Con: Veterans fought for our freedom, now it s our turn to fight for theirs FRIDAY VCC-E-5 Critical Issues When Working with Veterans on Charges Involving Violence Grand Ballroom F Many Veterans Treatment Courts include participants who have a criminal record or pending charge involving physical violence. These courts must deal with a myriad of complex issues, including victims rights, treatment issues, etc. In this presentation, team members from the Houston, TX Veterans Treatment Court and the Orange County Veterans Treatment Court, discuss the issues facing their courts in taking participants with records involving violence. This session is critical for any operational or planning court looking to take participants with records of violence. Identify issues facing VTCs which include participants who have records of violence. Identify strategies for addressing issues when taking participants who have records of violence. s Staci Biggar Defense Attorney Harris County Veterans Treatment Court Houston, Texas Hon. Marc Carter Presiding Judge Harris County Veterans Treatment Court Houston, Texas Robert Eitner Probation Officer Veterans Treatment Court, Drug Court and DUI Court Santa Ana, California Hon. Joe Perez Judge Veterans Treatment Court, Drug Court and DUI Court Santa Ana, California Patricia Shute Deputy District Attorney Veterans Treatment Court, Drug Court and DUI Court Santa Ana, California VCC-E-6 MRT Marquis Northeast This session will offer a review of Moral Reconation Therapy, or MRT. MRT is among the most researched cognitive behavioral intervention programs, with more than 120 studies validating its effectiveness. MRT is used in correctional institutions, community corrections, drug and Mental Health Courts, Veterans Treatment Courts, and treatment programs. Its core premise is improving offender decision-making skills. In 2008, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration placed MRT on the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices. Identify elements of MRT. Understand how to use MRT in your Veterans Treatment Court. s Ken Robinson President Correctional Counseling, Inc. Germantown, Tennessee Joel Rosenthal National Training Director VHA Veterans Justice Programs Palo Alto, California 52 JUSTICE FOR VETS VET COURT CON

55 2014 Anaheim, CA FRIDAY VCC-E-7 Change Step TM, The March Home: Batterer Intervention Program for Veterans Grand Ballroom A/B Change Step TM, is the only manualized, curriculum based, batterer intervention program for Veterans to date, nationally and possibly internationally. Change Step TM is currently already launched nationally and is scheduled to expand it s reaches internationally by late fall, The military prepares its members to engage in military operations designed to deter war and if war is necessary, destroy the enemy. The military does not prepare its members to be great husbands, fathers, sons, etc. Change Step TM takes what was learned from culture at large and reinforced in warrior culture and teaches men to become relational when at home so as to reduce and eradicate the occurrence of intimate partner violence and domestic abuse thus reducing the stress of the veteran and his family and the impact on the community at large. Hector R. Matascastillo Mental Health Professional Veteran St. Paul, Minnesota VCC-E-8 Making Your Case to the VA Marquis Center The VA and the courts have partnered in jurisdictions around the nation to make Veterans Treatment Courts a reality. However, how does this partnership begin? How does a court approach the VA to explore implementation of a VTC in a local jurisdiction? This presentation will outline the steps taken by a national Veteran Mentor Court to implement a VTC and establish an outstanding partnership between the court and the Veterans Administration. s Craig Lea Reentry Specialist Department of Veterans Affairs Los Angeles, California Hon. Wendy Lindley Judge Orange County Superior Court Santa Ana, California 53

56 Vet Court Con: Veterans fought for our freedom, now it s our turn to fight for theirs FRIDAY SKILLS BUILDING WORKSHOPS Friday, May 30 2:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. VCC-SB-9 Evidence-Informed and Evidence-Based Assessment and Treatment of PTSD Grand Ballroom F This skills presentation is for clinicians who want to deepen their knowledge of how to assess and treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. It will discuss the conceptual and treatment implications of the DSM 5 revisions in the definition of PTSD. Attention will be given to each PTSD symptom cluster and to the factors that keep PTSD in place. Special focus will be given to treating PTSD in the context of co-morbid conditions. Brian Meyer Clinical Psychologist H.H. McGuire VA Medical Center Richmond, Virginia VCC-SB-10 MRT and Veterans Platinum Ballroom This is an extended version of session VCC-E-6. This session will offer a review of Moral Reconation Therapy, or MRT. MRT is among the most researched cognitive behavioral intervention programs, with more than 120 studies validating its effectiveness. MRT is used in correctional institutions, community corrections, Drug and Mental Health Courts and treatment programs. Its core premise is improving offender decision-making skills. In 2008, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration placed MRT on the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices. Identify elements of MRT. Understand how to use MRT in your Veterans Treatment Court. s Ken Robinson President Correctional Counseling, Inc. Germantown, Tennessee Joel Rosenthal National Training Director VHA Veterans Justice Programs Palo Alto, California VCC-SB-11 Veteran Treatment Courts and Domestic Violence Marquis Center This session is the Skills Building, three hour version of the 75 minute lecture in C-2. Please consult your conference program for information on both sessions, as much of the information will be duplicative. Veterans Treatment Courts have been a critical addition to the Problem-Solving Court arena to address the mental health and addiction issues that often stem from the trauma of combat and military service and that can lead to criminal activity. In addition, domestic violence is a serious problem that pervades all branches of the U.S. military. Recent studies have shown that the rates of domestic violence in military families may be two to five times the rate in the general population. Victims of domestic violence at the hands of veterans may be at particular risk due to the offender s access to firearms and specialized training in combat and use of weapons. Numerous high profile cases of domestic homicides and violence involving military families have been making headlines over the past several years. While some Veterans Treatment Courts do not take domestic violence cases into their programs, many courts are allowing domestic violence offenders to participate. The intersection of these two issues, domestic violence and veterans affected by trauma, requires skilled assessments, enhanced training and ongoing collaborations among Veterans Treatment Court staff and domestic violence professionals to ensure that veterans are receiving the services they need and also that victim safety is fully and adequately addressed in the court response. This panel discussion will present information about current research in the field of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and the overlap with intimate partner violence, suggest best practices for addressing domestic violence in Veterans Treatment 54 JUSTICE FOR VETS VET COURT CON

57 2014 Anaheim, CA Courts and offer ways in which Veterans Treatment Court and domestic violence professionals can collaborate and cross-educate to ensure the most effective and appropriate responses to these cases. Finally, the panel will offer expert recommendations toward the development of screening and assessment tools to assist Veterans Treatment Court staff. This session will also include information on the Veterans Administration s National Domestic Violence/ Intimate Partner Violence Program, as well as information on the Orange County domestic violence veterans court. The session will include ample time for audience participation and questions. Gain an understanding about the dynamics and theories of intimate partner violence and domestic violence and military culture. Obtain information about the current research in the areas of PTSD, TBI, and intimate partner violence. Gain understanding about how to implement best practices for domestic violence and screening and assessment instruments in VTCs. s Jennifer Broomfield Program Manager, National Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence Program Care Management and Social Work Service Washington, DC Hon. Lon Hurwitz Judge Family Law Division Orange County Superior Court, Department L66 Lamoreaux Justice Center Orange, California Pamela Kravetz Counsel Office of Grants and Contracts New York State Unifi ed Court System New York, New York Glenna Tinney Military Advocacy Program Coordinator Battered Women s Justice Project Alexandria, Virginia Debby Tucker Executive Director National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence Austin, Texas VCC-SB-12 VJO Specialist s Role on the Court Team Marquis South From the vantage point of VJO national leadership and VJO Specialists, the overall scope and intent of VA s VJO program will be discussed. Highlighted in particular will be the role of the Specialist as both part of the Court team and as linkage to VA benefits and treatment. Experience to date in the multiple Courts and VAs represented by the presenting Specialists will provide models for effective collaboration and innovation. Further understand the role of the Veterans Justice Outreach Specialist relative to their participation on the Veterans Treatment Court Team. Recognize the activities of the Veterans Justice Outreach Specialist which can facilitate the linkage of Court participants with VA treatment and services. Consider activities between the Court Team and the VJO Specialist which will serve to promote the Veterans Treatment Court. s Sean Clark National Coordinator VHA Veterans Justice Outreach Lexington, Kentucky Loretta Coonan VJO Coordinator Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center Houston, Texas David Holewinski Veterans Justice Outreach (VJO) Specialist VA Medical Center Minneapolis, Minnesota Matt Miller Veterans Justice Outreach Specialist St. Louis VA Healthsystem O Fallon, Missouri Julie Tomlinson Veterans Justice Outreach Specialist VA Long Beach Health Care System Long Beach, California Kristi Woodard VJO Specialist Veterans Administration Menlo Park, California FRIDAY 55

58 Vet Court Con: Veterans fought for our freedom, now it s our turn to fight for theirs FRIDAY VCC-SB-13 Suicide: Operation SAVE Grand Ballroom E Every Veteran suicide is a tragic outcome and regardless of the numbers or rates one Veteran suicide is too many. We feel the responsibility to continue to spread the word that Suicide Prevention is Everyone s Business. Although we understand why some veterans may be at increased risk, we continue to investigate and take proactive steps. The ultimate goal is eliminating suicides among veterans. Community awareness of the problem and acute attention to veterans and service members needs will help to prevent suicide. This workshop will provide a suicide gatekeeper training program designed especially for the veteran and service member and will include military culture training. Understand the scope and importance of suicide prevention. Learn about the negative impact of myths and misinformation. Understand how to identify a veteran at risk. Consider how to effectively communicate with a suicidal veteran. Understand how to gain information to help the veteran and how to refer a veteran for evaluation and treatment. Learn how to identify environmental of care risk factors. s Nick Clough Suicide Prevention Coordinator Veterans Health Administration Long Beach, California Janet E. Kemp Associate Director and Chief of Education VA Center of Excellence for Suicide Prevention Canandaigua, New York Nola McNally Suicide Prevention Coordinator Veterans Health Administration Long Beach, California Harold Rehm Suicide Prevention Coordinator Veterans Health Administration Long Beach, California VCC-SB-14 Veteran Mentor Coordinators: Managing a Local Volunteer Mentor Corps Marquis Northeast The role of the veteran mentor is critical to the success of the Veterans Treatment Court, and the mentor coordinator is the person who recruits and maintains a group of volunteer veteran mentors. The mentor coordinator is key to a vigorous mentor network, and the skills required by veteran mentor coordinators are varied and unique. This session will outline how a mentor coordinator can recruit and maintain mentors, provide quality assurance, and provide training to mentors, along with how to manage a local volunteer organization. Also, issues of ethics and boundaries facing veteran mentors and coordinators will be outlined and discussed. Understand the importance of the veteran mentor coordinator. Identify the ethical/boundary issues affecting the veteran mentors. Understand strategies for developing and maintaining a veteran mentor network. s Ken Moore Outreach Coordinator Monroe County Veterans Agency Rochester, New York Jack O Connor Veteran Mentor Coordinator Buffalo Veterans Treatment Court Buffalo, New York Patrick Welch US Marine Corps (ret.) Senior Mentor Buffalo Veterans Treatment Court Buffalo, New York 56 JUSTICE FOR VETS VET COURT CON

59 Saturday Schedule of Events All Vet Court Con Sessions will be at the Anaheim Marriott unless noted otherwise Saturday, May 31 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast Marriott Ballroom Foyer 7:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Registration Anaheim Convention Center, Lobby A 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Discipline Specific Breakouts See Page 6 9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Break 9:45 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Concurrent General Sessions 11:15 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Break 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Concurrent General Sessions Saturday

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61 2014 Anaheim, CA Saturday, May 31 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Discipline Specific Breakouts See page 6 CONCURRENT GENERAL SESSIONS Saturday, May 31 9:45 a.m. 11:15 a.m. VCC-CG-5 Secondary Traumatization: How It Affects You and How You Can Manage It Marquis Ballroom Center Family members of, and professionals who work with, people have been traumatized can develop their own symptoms of traumatic stress. Sometimes it takes the form of becoming more vigilant and fearful, feeling irritable, startling easily, and/or having nightmares. In other cases, people become more avoidant of others, feel exhausted or hopeless, and/or become numb. These responses can lead to burnout. This session will help you identify the symptoms of secondary traumatization and provide you with a set of self-care skills to help manage it. This presentation is for everyone who works with or lives with survivors of trauma. Brian Meyer Clinical Psychologist H.H. McGuire VA Medical Center Richmond, Virginia VCC-CG-6 Sexual Assault in the Military: What Do We Really Know About It? Marquis South Sexual assault in the military is a topic that receives a great deal of attention these days from the media, Congress, and the general public. A recent Google search on the topic yielded over 122,000,000 hits. Unfortunately, much of what is presented is either inaccurate or misleading. Veterans report high rates of military sexual trauma and multiple, long term effects from that trauma. Veterans manifest these symptoms in many ways, including by self-medicating through drugs and alcohol. In order to effectively work with justice-involved veterans, we must first have accurate information about the complex trauma they have experienced, including military sexual trauma. There are unique characteristics to sexual assault in the military that are critically important for anyone working in this field to understand. This session will present accurate, research-based information on sexual assault in the military: its unique dynamics, challenges and impact on the veterans who appear in our courtrooms. Participants will have a better understanding of what we know about military victims and perpetrators of sexual violence. Participants will be able to describe some of the dynamics of military sexual trauma and its impact on military veterans. Participants will discuss how veterans treatment courts can incorporate this information to better serve justice-involved veterans and their families. Claudia Bayliff Legal Momentum Project Attorney National Judicial Education Program Falls Church, Virginia VCC-CG-7 A Fighting Chance: Using Mobile Technology and Evidence-Based Medicine for the Benefit of Veterans Grand Ballroom E This presentation will examine how high risk/high addicted veterans can benefit when evidence based addiction medicine tools in pharmacotherapy, peer support and trauma support are embedded in a mobile phone m-health platform. The session will examine how veterans define a peer narrative based upon a military ethos, access services through smartphone technology and become self-determining utilizers of care. Finally, the session will examine how new technologies are fostering an era of care integration in physical health, behavioral health and recovery management. SATURDAY 59

62 Vet Court Con: Veterans fought for our freedom, now it s our turn to fight for theirs SATURDAY Understand current evidence basis in addiction mobile technology (ACHESS) and pharmacotherapy. Understand the synergy of bundling evidence based technologies. Learn how to deliver evidence based technologies in collaboration with the VA Health System. Christopher Wilkins, Sr. Chief Operating Officer Loyola Recovery Foundation Pittsford, New York VCC-CG-9 Value of Peer Mentors Marquis Ballroom Center A key component of Veterans Treatment Courts is the incorporation of veteran peer mentors. Peer mentors provide veteran participants with much-needed peerto-peer support during the rigorous Veterans Treatment Court program. But what exactly do these veteran mentors do? What is their role, including its scope and boundaries? In this session, Jack O Connor, the peer mentor coordinator for the Buffalo Veterans Treatment Court, will discuss the value and role of the veteran peer mentor. CONCURRENT GENERAL SESSIONS Saturday, May 31 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. VCC-CG-8 Defending Veterans in Criminal Court Marquis South An introduction and overview of the just-published book, The Attorney s Guide to Defending Veterans in Criminal Court. This one-of-a-kind legal treatise on the art and science of defending veterans consists of 24 chapters, each authored by top experts in the areas of veterans law, medicine, psychology, psychiatry, sociology, history and military culture. Contributors include Judge Robert Russell, writing on Veterans Courts, Dr. Jonathan Shay, writing on moral injury and its ties to criminal behavior, and Shad Meshad, writing on lessons learned from the aftermath of Vietnam. Copies of Defending Veterans will be available for sale and can also be obtained at s Ryan Else Criminal Defense Attorney Law Office of Brockton Hunter Minneapolis, Minnesota Brockton Hunter Attorney at Law Veterans Advocate Minneapolis, Minnesota Shad Meshad President National Veterans Foundation Los Angeles, California Understand the value of the veteran peer mentor. Understand the scope and boundaries of the mentor s role in a VTC. Jack O Connor Veteran Mentor Coordinator Buffalo Veterans Treatment Court Buffalo, New York VCC-CG-10 Psychological and Moral Injury from War Grand Ballroom E Moral injury [MI] is like wound contamination for combat trauma: unless successfully cleaned up, no healing. Two definitions of MI, both real, are now current. Both increase suicidality, criminality; both destroy trust. Without trust, all options are bad. Peers are essential to recovery. Jonathan Shay Veteran and Military Mental Health Shelburne, Massachusetts 60 JUSTICE FOR VETS VET COURT CON

63 NADCP is the premier national membership, training, and advocacy organization for the Drug Court model, representing over 27,000 multi-disciplinary justice professionals and community leaders. NADCP hosts the largest annual training conference on drugs and crime in the world and provides 130 training and technical assistance events each year through its professional service branches, the National Drug Court Institute, the National Center for DWI Courts and Justice for Vets: The National Veterans Treatment Court Clearinghouse. NADCP publishes numerous scholastic and practitioner publications critical to the growth and fidelity of the Drug Court model and works tirelessly in the media, on Capitol Hill, and in state legislatures to improve the response of the American justice system to substance abusing and mentally ill offenders through policy, legislation, and appropriations. Visit AllRise.org. Professional Service Divisions The mission of the GCDTC is to reduce substance abuse, crime, and recidivism throughout the world by promoting and advocating the establishment of Drug Treatment Courts. The GCDTC aims to achieve these goals through; consulting with governments and NGOs worldwide about the principles of Drug Treatment Courts and other therapeutic responses to the drug problem; consulting with jurisdictions worldwide that want to establish Drug Treatment Courts, including startup information and training; informing Drug Treatment Courts across the world on developments in international drug policy; consistently surveying and reporting international Drug Treatment Court activity; maintaining an international database and disseminating the latest developments and research to assist international Drug Treatment Courts with their operations; and facilitating discussion among international Drug Treatment Courts about using the latest research and practices. Practitioners around the world use GCDTC website to maintain their country s Drug Treatment Court history, research, statistics and progress by submitting this information to the world s only Drug Treatment Court wiki pages. Visit globaldrugcourts.org. Justice for Vets believes that no veteran or military service member should suffer from gaps in service, or the judicial system when they return to their communities. As the stewards of the Veterans Treatment Court movement, we keep veterans out of jail and connect them to the benefits and treatment they have earned; saving their lives, families, and futures, and saving tax dollars for the American public. Justice For Vets will ensure that the criminal justice system effectively identifies, assesses, and responds to all justice-involved veterans appropriately, and will lead the national effort to establish Veterans Treatment Courts within reach of every veteran in need. As the national leader, Justice For Vets will aggressively advocate for Veterans Treatment Courts and mobilize the public to take action to join us in ensuring that no veteran is left behind. Visit JusticeForVets.org. NCDC is the only dedicated advocacy, policy, training and technical support organization for DWI Courts in the nation. Dedicated to delivering research-driven practices to reduce impaired driving recidivism nationwide, the NCDC is designed to expand DWI Courts nationwide, improve DWI Court operations through training and technical assistance, and maintain operational standards for DWI Courts. Visit dwicourts.org. NDCI has emerged as the preeminent source of research-driven training and technical assistance for Drug Court and Problem Solving Court professionals. Developed in conjunction with leading researchers and experienced Drug Court practitioners. NDCI seeks to improve Drug Court operations through a tiered training series. These trainings include the Drug Court Planning Initiative (DCPI) training designed for local jurisdictional teams planning to implement an Adult, Family, Veterans and/or DWI Drug Court; Comprehensive Drug Court Practitioner Training for judges, prosecutors, law enforcement, defense attorneys, probation & parole, treatment providers and other key Drug Court professionals; Advanced Subject-Matter Training which target topical aspects of Drug Court operation; onsite and Office-Based Technical Assistance (TA). NDCI supports investigative projects aimed at the development of more effective Drug Court and Problem Solving Court policies and procedures. NDCI also disseminates important Drug Court specific publications aimed at improving court operations. Visit NDCI.org.

64 Vet Court Con: Veterans fought for our freedom, now it s our turn to fight for theirs Session Tables OPENING CEREMONY WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 8:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M. Platinum Ballroom VCC-SB-1 Platinum Ballroom Incentives and Sanctions SKILLS BUILDING WORKSHOPS WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 2:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M. VCC-SB-2 Grand Ballroom F Implementing a VTC: Critical Steps and Orange County Veterans Treatment Court Team Court Session VCC-SB-3 Marquis Center Data and Evaluation: How to Evaluate the Success of Your VTC VCC-SB-5 Marquis Northeast Federal Funding for VTCs VCC-SB-4 Marquis South Listening to Themes: Trauma-Informed Treatment VCC-SB-6 Grand Ballroom E De-escalation of the Veteran in Crisis VCC-SB-8 Orange County Ballroom 1-3 Traumatic Brain Injury VETERAN MENTOR CORPS BOOT CAMP WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 Grand Ballroom A/B 10:00 A.M 12:00 P.M. What is a Veterans Treatment Court? Role of the Veteran Mentor 2:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M. Ethics and Boundaries THURSDAY, MAY 29 Grand Ballroom A/B 10:30 A.M. 11:45 A.M. VCC-BC-1 Veteran Participants in Veterans Treatment Courts 1:15 P.M. 2:30 P.M. VCC-BC-2 Veterans Service Organization, Veterans, and VTCs 2:45 P.M. 4:00 P.M. VCC-BC-3 Navigating Benefits: Department of Veterans Affairs 4:15 P.M. 5:30 P.M. VCC-BC-4 Building Your Veteran Community Coalition CONCURRENT PLENARIES THURSDAY MAY 29 8:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. VCC-CP-1 Marquis Center VCC-CP-2 Platinum Ballroom Complex Trauma in Veterans Theater of War 62 JUSTICE FOR VETS VET COURT CON

65 2014 Anaheim, CA TRAINING TRACKS CONCURRENT WORKSHOP SESSIONS TRACKS SESSION A 10:30 A.M. 11:45 A.M. SESSION B 1:15 P.M. 2:30 P.M. THURSDAY, MAY 29 FRIDAY, MAY 30 SESSION C 2:45 P.M. 4:00 P.M. SESSION D 4:15 P.M. 5:30 P.M. SESSION E 1:00 P.M. 2:15 P.M. Track 1 VCC-A-1 Platinum Ballroom VCC-B-1 Platinum Ballroom VCC-C-1 Platinum Ballroom VCC-D-1 Platinum Ballroom VCC-E-1 Platinum Ballroom Fundamentals of a Veterans Treatment Court Why Veterans Treatment Court? Key Components of Veterans Treatment Courts Role of the Veteran Mentor Veteran Target Population (Who We are Serving) Military Cultural Competency Track 2 VCC-A-2 Marquis Northwest VCC-B-2 Marquis Northwest VCC-C-2 Marquis Northwest VCC-D-2 Marquis Northwest VCC-E-2 Orange County Ballroom 1-3 Military Trauma Portable Mindful Strategies for PTSD: Mantram Program Psychological and Moral Injury from War Veterans Treatment Courts and Domestic Violence: Research, Assessment, Collaboration, and Best Practices The Icy Stairway from Combat Trauma to Substance Abuse Telehealth Treatment for Trauma Track 3 VCC-A-3 Grand Ballroom E VCC-B-3 Grand Ballroom E VCC-C-3 Grand Ballroom E VCC-D-3 Grand Ballroom E VCC-E-3 Grand Ballroom E VTCs: Special Issues to Consider Make Your VTC a Success: Evaluation Fundamentals Building a Relationship Between the VA and the Courts Lessons Learned from Felony Treatment Courts VTC as a Family Court: Making the Case for Serving Children and Families in the VTC Model and 10 Element VTC Framework Reaching Out to Indian Country and Veterans Treatment Courts Track 4 VCC-A-4 Marquis South VCC-B-4 Marquis South VCC-C-4 Marquis South VCC-D-4 Marquis South Legal Issues Confidentiality and Communication Constitutional Issues in VTCs The Role of the Judge: Ethics, Accountability, and Procedural Fairness Ethical Issues in a Veterans Treatment Court Track 5 VCC- A-5 Grand Ballroom F VCC-B-5 Grand Ballroom F VCC-C-5 Grand Ballroom F VCC-D-5 Grand Ballroom F VCC-E-5 Grand Ballroom F Issues in Supervision and Case Management Veterans Services and Benefits, State and Local Supervision Fundamentals of Veterans Treatment Court Discharge Status and Its Impact on Veterans in VTCs Working with Veterans in Rural and Remote Areas Critical Issues When Working with Veterans on Charges Involving Violence Track 6 VCC-A-6 Marquis Northeast VCC-B-6 Marquis Northeast VCC-C-6 Marquis Northeast VCC-D-6 Marquis Northeast VCC-E-6 Marquis Northeast Treatment Issues Identification of and Response to the Treatment Needs of Justice Involved Veterans Tele-Justice: Reaching Justice Involved Veterans Through Telehealth Faith Based Initiatives Mindfulness MRT Track 7 VCC-A-7 Orange County Ballroom 1-3 VCC-C-7 Orange County Ballroom 1-3 VCC-D-7 Orange County Ballroom 1-3 VCC-E-7 Grand Ballroom A/B Treatment Issues Bipolar Disorder in Soldiers and Veterans Working with Justice Involved Female Veterans Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD) in Soldiers and Veterans Change Step TM, The March Home: Batterer Intervention Program for Veterans Track 8 VCC-A-8 Marquis Center VCC-B-8 Marquis Center VCC-C-8 Marquis Center VCC-D-8 Marquis Center VCC-E-8 Marquis Center For Policy Makers: Planning for Implementation and Growth of Veterans Treatment Courts Buiding a Statewide Strategic Plan to Implement Veterans Treatment Courts Issues to Consider in Developing a Legislative Plan Regional and Multi-Jurisdictional Courts Collective Impact: Strategies for Developing Strategic Community Partnerships in Support of Justice-Involved Veterans Making Your Case to the VA 63

66 Vet Court Con: Veterans fought for our freedom, now it s our turn to fight for theirs CLOSING CEREMONY AND BOOT CAMP GRADUATION FRIDAY, MAY 30 8:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M. Platinum Ballroom VCC-CG-1 Grand Ballroom E Suicide CONCURRENT GENERAL SESSIONS FRIDAY, MAY 30 10:00 A.M. 11:30 A.M. VCC-CG-2 Marquis Center The Coming Wave: Combat Trauma, Criminal Behavior, and How We Can Do a Better Job This Time Around VCC-CG-3 Platinum Ballroom The Growing Burden of Opioid Dependence in Veterans: How it Happened and What We Can Do About It VCC-CG-4 Marquis South Veterans Administration Overview and Collaboration with Veterans Treatment Courts VCC-SB-9 Grand Ballroom F Evidence-Informed and Evidence-Based Assessment and Treatment of PTSD SKILLS BUILDING WORKSHOPS FRIDAY, MAY 30 2:30 P.M. 5:30 P.M. VCC-SB-10 Platinum Ballroom MRT and Veterans (This is an extended version of session VCC-E-6) VCC-SB-11 Marquis Center Veterans Treatment Courts and Domestic Violence VCC-SB-13 Grand Ballroom E Suicide: Operation SAVE VCC-SB-12 Marquis South VJO Specialist s Role on the Court Team VCC-SB-14 Marquis Northeast Veteran Mentor Coordinators: Managing a Local Volunteer Mentor Corps SATURDAY, MAY 31 9:45 A.M. 11:15 A.M. VCC-CG-5 Marquis Center Secondary Traumatization: How It Affects You and How You Can Manage It CONCURRENT GENERAL SESSIONS SATURDAY, MAY 31 11:30 A.M. 1:00 P.M. VCC-CG-8 Marquis South Defending Veterans in Criminal Court VCC-CG-6 Marquis South Sexual Assault in the Military: What Do We Really Know About It? VCC-CG-7 Grand Ballroom E A Fighting Chance: Using Mobile Technology and Evidence-Based Medicine for the Benefit of Veterans VCC-CG-9 Marquis Center Value of Peer Mentors VCC-CG-10 Grand Ballroom E Psychological and Moral Injury from War 64 JUSTICE FOR VETS VET COURT CON