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Court of law or rehab program? Veterans Court is both.

Season 1 Episode 11 | 6m 59s

Nationwide, 46% of people who have been incarcerated find themselves in jail within 3 years of their release. For veterans who pass through the Phoenix Veterans Court, just 4% ever return. The Veterans Coming Home team spends time with program staff, judges, and veteran mentors and program participants to find out what makes this court so successful.

Aired: 08/02/16
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Justin and Darrell talk about the powerful bond that veterans have with each other.
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