Veterans Diversion Program Research Paper

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The Veteran Diversion Program was created by Bob Ravitz (Public Defender of Oklahoma City), and David Prater (District Attorney of Oklahoma City). The program is designed to give a second chance to veterans who are in facing criminal charges, to create good habits, to network, to resolve addictions and/or substance abuse issues, to obtain mental healthcare, to find employment, or to pay restitution or fines, and other services for which they need. All of this as an alternative to prison.

There are many key partners working together to make this happen for the veteran. The Veterans Administration, provides training, healthcare, mental healthcare, and many other services. North Care, which is a non-profit organization for mental health, provides