Category 2: enhancement the LAS vegas justice court, veterans treatment court (LVJC-VTC) is a pre-adjudication program for veterans who have become involved in the criminal justice system who have…

The Las Vegas Justice Court Veterans Treatment Court (LVJC-VTC) received a $749,924 Project Grant award from the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Veterans Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program (CFDA 16.043). The grant will fund LVJC-VTC operations from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2026.

Specifically, the funding will support care coordination, establishment of a mentor program, training for VTC personnel, needs assessment, and research/evaluation to improve the evidence-based program. One full-time Care Coordinator and one part-time Mentor Coordinator will be hired. Three VTC team members will attend an annual national conference on veterans treatment courts. A research team will partner with LVJC-VTC to conduct program evaluation. The grant aims to enhance LVJC-VTC's integration of substance use disorder treatment services for eligible veterans in the criminal justice system.

Category 2: enhancement the LAS vegas justice court, veterans treatment court (LVJC-VTC) is a pre-adjudication program for veterans who have become involved in the criminal justice system who have treatment needs that stem from their time in military service or their transition from military to civilian life. Mailing location: 200 lewis AVE. LAS vegas, NV 89155 operating location: regional justice center 200 lewis AVE. LAS vegas, NV 89155 coordinator: stephanie gouveia