Supporting Veterans and Shaping Leaders: Washington, Ware, and Burns Advance Treatment, Recovery, and Public Safety Development
Download MP3Dave Washington hosts "Veterans Affairs Plus" on 91.5 Jazz and More, featuring guest Ronald Ware, an Army veteran involved in the Veterans Treatment Court and Compensated Work Therapy programs. Ware discusses the Veterans Treatment Court, an 18-month program for veterans with legal issues, emphasizing its treatment-focused approach and high recidivism rate if participants commit. He also highlights the Compensated Work Therapy program, which helps unemployed veterans with PTSD and other mental health issues by providing training and mental health support. Chief Eddie Burns joins to discuss the Carl Holmes Executive Development Institute's 35th anniversary and his vision for a Public Safety Leadership Academy to mentor the next generation of public safety professionals.
