Key Component #1:
Veterans Treatment Court integrates alcohol, drug treatment, and mental health services with justice system case processing.

Key Component #2:
Using a non-adversarial approach, prosecution and defense counsel promote public safety while protecting participants' due process rights

Key Component #3:
Eligible participants are identified early and promptly placed in the Rochester Veterans Court.

Key Component #4:
Rochester Veterans Court provides access to a continuum of alcohol, drug, mental health and other related treatment and rehabilitation services.

Key Component #5.
Utilization of Veteran Peer mentors for social, emotional, and psychological support.

Key Component #5:
Abstinence is monitored by frequent alcohol and other drug testing.

Key Component #6:
A coordinated response strategy governs Rochester Veterans Court participants' compliance and is measured by the overall following of the treatment regimen.

Key Component #7:
Ongoing judicial interaction and supervision with each Veteran is essential.

Key Component #8:
Monitoring and evaluation measure the achievement of program goals and gauge effectiveness.

Key Component #9:
Continuing interdisciplinary education promotes effective Rochester Veterans Court planning, implementation, and operations.

Key Component #10:
Forging partnerships among Veterans Court, Veterans Administration, public agencies, and community-based organizations generates local support and enhances Veteran Court effectiveness.