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Apr. 10, 2026

How Veterans Treatment Courts turn data and care into second chances

The 2026 Veterans Treatment Court Symposium, to be held May 6-8, equips court professionals, treatment providers, and mentors with practical tools and collaborative strategies to support justice-involved veterans and advance the implementation of California's Strategic Plan.

William M. Paparian

Email: bpaparian@aol.com

Southwestern Univ SOL; Los Angeles CA

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How Veterans Treatment Courts turn data and care into second chances
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As a military veteran who served on active duty, a former criminal defense attorney who represented numerous justice-involved veterans, and a commissioned captain serving as a judge advocate in the California State Guard, I have witnessed both the profound challenges and the remarkable potential of specialized Veterans Treatment Courts (VTCs).

My journey--from Marine Corps NCO during the Vietnam era to military judge advocate--has given me a deep apprec...

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