Beyond The Frontline

EP:36 "I remind them they agreed to this and I will bring them through it kicking and screaming if I have to."~ Judge Charles Stephens, Veteran Treatment Court

April 05, 2023 Donna Hoffmeyer & Jay Johnson Season 2 Episode 36
Beyond The Frontline
EP:36 "I remind them they agreed to this and I will bring them through it kicking and screaming if I have to."~ Judge Charles Stephens, Veteran Treatment Court
Show Notes

As Veterans, we are all aware of the difficulties transition poses. Sometimes, Veterans are coming out with unhealed trauma so severe it is leading them to make decisions that result in legal issues.

Fortunately, the civilian legal system saw that these Veterans were struggling from military trauma and decided to offer them a second chance. In 2013, the Veteran Treatment Court was established. Since then, most counties in every state have implemented this program.

In 2015, Judge Stephens saw the need and established a VTC for Comal County in Texas.

Donna and Jay talk with Judge Stephens about Veteran Treatment Court, what led him to bring it to his county, how it is structured, and what the future looks like. You’ll also learn a few fun facts about Judge Stephens throughout the podcast. Trust us, you’ll be surprised.

Judge Stephens Bio

Judge, Comal County Court at Law #2 - January 1, 2004 - present - a General Jurisdiction Court

Law Office of Charles A. Stephens, II - September 1, 1989 - December 31, 2003 - a General Law Practice

Smith, Barshop, Stoffer and Millsap - June 1984 - August 31, 1989 - Civil Litigation

1984 - Juris Doctor from St. Mary's University School of Law

1981 - Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of Texas at Austin

Raised in Odessa, Texas

Website: https://www.co.comal.tx.us/CCL2.htm

FB - Charles Stephens

IG - @CCAL2JUDGE

Twitter - @ccal2

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Donna’s Links
Website: www.rebel-llc.com Consulting/Coaching
Book: Warrior to Patriot Citizen (2017)
Blog: Taking Off The Armor
IG: @thetransitioningwarrior
Twitter: @wtpc
FB: The Transitioning Warrior

Jay’s Links
Website: https://j2servantleadership.com/
Book: Breaking Average (2020)

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