April 2024
An Exploration of Moral Injury & Spiritual Healing presentation for Center for Justice Innovation Veterans Treatment Court Summit
https://www.innovatingjustice.org/resources/2024-veterans-treatment-court-summit-recap/
“How can we best serve those who have served us and are coming through our court system?” That question was at the center of the two-day Veterans Treatment Court Summit hosted at the National Veterans Resource Center in Syracuse, New York. The summit brought together more than 100 practitioners from across the country—including judges, attorneys, mentors, and more—to connect, collaborate, and learn from each other’s experiences bringing support to veterans in the criminal justice system. Breakout discussions allowed attendees to share their perspectives on everything from diversity, equity, and inclusion in veterans treatment courts to the need for responses that are sensitive to challenges like PTSD, moral injury, and acquired brain injuries. The Moral Injury Project hosted a presentation by steering committee members to introduce the concept of moral injury for consideration for attorneys, judges, and advocates involved in Veteran Treatment Courts.