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Published in: Community Mental Health Journal 2/2016

01-02-2016 | Original Paper

A Specialized Treatment Court for Veterans with Trauma Exposure: Implications for the Field

Authors: Kraig J. Knudsen, Scott Wingenfeld

Published in: Community Mental Health Journal | Issue 2/2016

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Abstract

This study examines the efficacy of providing a Veterans Treatment Court specialized docket to trauma-affected veterans. Eighty-Six veterans enrolled in a jail diversion and trauma recovery Veterans Treatment Court program. Veteran participants were interviewed at baseline, 6- and 12-months to determine if the program led to improvements in jail recidivism, psychiatric symptoms, quality of life, and recovery. The results suggest that veteran’s involved in the Veterans Treatment Court programs experienced significant improvement in PTSD, depression, substance abuse, overall functioning, emotional wellbeing, relationships with others, recovery status, social connectedness, family functioning, and sleep.
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Metadata
Title
A Specialized Treatment Court for Veterans with Trauma Exposure: Implications for the Field
Authors
Kraig J. Knudsen
Scott Wingenfeld
Publication date
01-02-2016
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Community Mental Health Journal / Issue 2/2016
Print ISSN: 0010-3853
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2789
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-015-9845-9

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