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

verfasst von: Kraig J. Knudsen, Scott Wingenfeld

Erschienen in: Community Mental Health Journal | Ausgabe 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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Titel: A Specialized Treatment Court for Veterans with Trauma Exposure: Implications for the Field
verfasst von: Kraig J. Knudsen
Scott Wingenfeld
Publikationsdatum: 01.02.2016
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Community Mental Health Journal / Ausgabe 2/2016
Print ISSN: 0010-3853
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-2789
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-015-9845-9

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