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    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

    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 Treatm…

    FromBeyond The Frontline

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    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 Treatm…

    FromBeyond The Frontline

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    Length:
    55 minutes
    Released:
    Apr 5, 2023
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    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 has embodied 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 BioJudge, Comal County Court at Law #2 - January 1, 2004 - present - a General Jurisdiction CourtLaw Office of Charles A. Stephens, II - September 1, 1989 - December 31, 2003 - a General Law PracticeSmith, Barshop, Stoffer and Millsap - June 1984 - August 31, 1989 - Civil Litigation1984 - Juris Doctor from St. Mary's University School of Law1981 - Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of Texas at AustinRaised in Odessa, TexasWebsite: https://www.co.comal.tx.us/CCL2.htmFB - Charles StephensIG - @CCAL2JUDGETwitter - @ccal2Donna’s LinksWebsite: www.rebel-llc.comBook: Warrior to Patriot Citizen (2017)Blog: Taking Off The ArmorIG: @thetransitioningwarriorTwitter: @wtpcFB: The Transitioning Warrior Jay’s LinksWebsite: https://j2servantleadership.com/ Book: Breaking Average (2020) Visit our webpage at cominghomewell.comInterested in sponsoring our podcasts email us at cominghomewell@gmail.comFollow us on our socialsYouTube @cominghomewellmilitaryInstagram @cominghomewellorganizationFacebook at Coming Home WellLinkedIn at Coming Home WellTwitter @ComingHomeWellThank you for listening! Be sure to SHARE, LIKE and leave us a REVIEW!
    Released:
    Apr 5, 2023
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Titles in the series (57)

    Beyond the Frontline is a podcast of Coming Home Well Tune in as your hosts, Donna Hoffmeyer and Jay Johnson, both U.S. Air Force veterans, tackle topics relating to transitioning from the Frontline to the Homefront. Get to know your host, Donna Hoffmeyer is a 21-year retired Air Force nurse; with a career that spanned from nursing, flight nursing, education, training, readiness, and policy. Donna has a master’s degree in Sport Science and has co-authored her first book, Warrior to Patriot Citizen; focusing on ensuring service members are prepared for transition well before transition occurs. She also has her own blog, Taking Off The Armor, focused on all issues before, during and after transition and after retirement, as well as, a multifaceted business, REBel LLC, focused on veteran transition mentorship, consulting, and publishing her own work. Get to know your host, Jay Johnson is the owner and CEO of J2 Servant Leadership, LLC, a consulting company just outside of San Antonio, TX. He is a certified coach, trainer, and motivational speaker. Jay is a retired United States Air Force veteran with 21 plus years of service. During his time in uniform, he had the pleasure of serving 10.8 years enlisted and an additional 11 years commissioned. Jay retired from active duty in 2010 and worked for five years as a government civil service employee before assuming his current duties. Over the course of his professional life, he has served as a weapons instructor, EMT, Commandant of Cadets and Assistant Professor (Auburn University), change manager, and strategic planner. Jay serves on two Boards of Directors, is President of his BNI chapter, and is active in Kiwanis, Rotary, and local chambers of commerce. He holds a BAAS in Behavior Analysis and Sociology from the University of North Texas, and an M.Ed. from the University of Oklahoma.