Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center - Harris County Veterans' Court Program

This program is a highly structured, court-monitored treatment program for veterans. With successful completion of the court-monitored program, the veteran may be eligible to have charges expunged, thereby avoiding the negative repercussions of a conviction on record.

What is it?

Who is it for?

Veterans who have committed felony offenses.

Why do they do it?

The medical center is committed to improving access to needed mental health and addictions treatment for justice-involved veterans, reducing jail time and associated costs of incarceration, improving long-term mental health recovery and community reintegration, and reducing criminal recidivism.

Impact

Since the first docket on December 9, 2009, the program has rapidly expanded and has numerous successful graduates to date.

Contact: Loretta A. Coonan, LCSW
Veterans Justice Outreach Coordinator
Telephone: 713-791-1414, ext. 6475
E-mail: Coonan.Lorettaa@va.gov

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