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Meeting Date:	06/26/2017
Acceptance of grant
Submitted for:	Arminda Pina	Submitted By:	Arminda Pina
Department:	406th District Court

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the acceptance of a 2017-2018 grant for Veterans Treatment Courts from the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans Assistance in the amount of $300,000.00 for the 406th Judicial District Court's Veterans Treatment Program which will continue to enhance the services currently being provided, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto.

Issue: The Texas Veterans Commission has been authorized to issue grants from funds appropriated under the Fund for Veterans Assistance in support of Veterans Treatment Courts in order to address the needs of veterans participants and their families. This grant will provide resources to assist with the current provisions and other regional services necessary. Left untreated, mental health and substance use disorders common among veterans can directly lead to involvement in the criminal justice system.

Solution: Securing funding through grant awards to enable continuance of services to veterans in the 406th District Court's Veterans Treatment program and regional services.

Result: Justice System involved veterans in the 406th Judicial District Court's Veterans Treatment program as the South Texas Regional Program will continue to be provided with services that address their mental health and substance use disorders.

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