Host John Otte sits down with the team of the Bucks County, PA Veterans Court Treatment program designed to assist veterans that have entered the criminal justice system. Carolyn Debuque (Bucks County Veterans Court Advocate), Woody Hippel (Bucks County Veterans Court Coordinator) and Caitlin Dryden (Bucks County Assistant District Attorney) explain the benefits of this program to help rehabilitate those veterans entered into a deferred (or alternative) treatment program. This program is focused on helping veterans successfully complete their court ordered treatment requirements while often reducing the severity and penalty of their alleged crimes. The team also speaks to the critically important veteran Mentor/Mentee relationship that is established during this process and a brief overview of the Mentor responsibilities and how to apply for the role of a veterans court treatment mentor. A very exciting episode that you won't want to miss!
To volunteer as a Bucks County Veterans Court Mentor or to find out more about the program please contact Woody Hippel at: Woody@veteranscourtbucks.org
To contact the Bucks County District Attorney's Office regarding the Veterans Court Treatment Program please contact Caitlin Dryden at: Cndryden@buckscounty.org
For more information or to download the Application to be a Veteran Mentor please visit: https://vfwpadistrict8.org/programs/veterans-court-advocate/