New program to help veterans with legal woes

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By Justin Strawser

Ā A new program at the magistrate level in Northumberland County is designed to support veterans charged with summary offenses by diverting them to the services they need and to help them deal with issues such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, traumatic brain injury or drug and alcohol abuse.

The program is the first of its kind at the magistrate level and one of the first in the state.

ā€œThe Veterans Diversion Program recognizes that veterans may struggle with readjustment issues as a result of their service to our country,ā€ President Judge Charles Saylor said. ā€œIt is imperative to identify and intercept these individuals early on to get them into appropriate treatment. The best place to do this is at the first point of contact with the courtĀ system, namely the magisterial district courts.ā€

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