The State of New Jersey is pleased to announce the establishment of the Statewide Veterans Diversion Program (“VDP”). P.L. 2017, c. 42. The VDP offers eligible servicemembers with mental illnesses suspected of committing an eligible offense a path away from the criminal justice system. The purpose of the program is to provide those who have served or are serving our country and suffering from mental illness the help they need. By routing eligible servicemembers with mental illness(es) suspected or charged with eligible offenses through existing community and government-based resources, we hope to serve those who have served our country. |