Knox County quietly launched a new court six months ago targeting military veterans in trouble with the law. It’s a big move that has the potential to help hundreds, if not thousands of veterans in East Tennessee. “There’s been a 25 year history of problem solving courts across the country and by starting a veterans…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 24, 2014 CONTACT: Ed Junod office 336-2624 cell 850-8376 Michael Grider office 215-4570 cell 363-8681 New Veterans Treatment Court program set to launch in East Tennessee KNOXVILLE – Next week, Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder, Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett, Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero, members of the…
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News Release FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: East Tennessee Veterans Treatment Court Committee 865-336-2624 September 10, 2014 KNOX COUNTY — The Knox County Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) celebrated its first justice involved veteran graduation, highlighting the accomplishments of the rigorous treatment program. The graduation ceremony included Knox County Veterans Treatment Court Judge Honorable Chuck Cerny, TN…
DetailsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 26, 2014 WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) today released the final report of its review of systemic issues with patient scheduling and access issues at the Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS). VA concurred with the recommendations in the final report and, in…
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