The County of Carroll, Georgia, doing business as the Board of Commissioners, was awarded a $900,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) through the Veterans Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program (CFDA 16.043). The funding will support the establishment of the West Georgia Veterans Treatment Court, which will serve high-risk, high-need justice-involved veterans in the rural Carroll, Heard, Haralson, and Polk Counties. The court will provide a comprehensive, evidence-based approach that includes substance use disorder treatment, mental health services, and community resource connections to prevent recidivism among participating veterans. The 18-month program aims to address the unique needs of veterans with primary substance use disorders and secondary mental health or trauma issues, ensuring swift entry into the court upon jail booking. The award will fund the planning and implementation of this specialized veterans court, which will fill existing gaps in Haralson and Polk Counties and allow veterans from Carroll and Heard Counties to continue their participation after the judicial circuit split in January 2025.
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