Tim Ryan
10/06/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/06/2022 08:58
Congressman Tim Ryan Announces $750,000 Grant for Mahoning County Veterans Treatment Court
Youngstown, OH- Congressman Tim Ryan (OH-13) today announced that the Mahoning County Veterans Treatment Court will receive a Department of Justice Grant of $750,000 in federal funding from the US Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance. This funding will assist the court in planning and implementing services such as coordination, management of veterans' treatment court participants, and recovery support services.
"As co-chair of the bipartisan Military Mental Health Task Force, I have remain committed to fighting for our veterans to ensure that they receive the sufficient health care, financial benefits and mental health services they deserve," said Congressman Ryan. "This funding for the Veterans Treatment Court of Mahoning County will make it easier for our veterans to access the services and resources necessary to rebuild their lives. I commend Judge Anthony D'Apolito and his staff for their hard work in ensuring that our veterans are treated fairly by our court system."
"I thank Congressman Ryan for the kind words of commendation," said Judge Anthony D'Apolito of the Mahoning County Veterans Court. "The Honor Court has helped our county's Veterans work through issues and obstacles that might prevent them from enjoying the peace and happiness they are deserved. This grant will help us expand our services and ability to do so."
The Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) Discretionary Grant Program provides financial and technical assistance to states, state courts, local courts, units of local government, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments to implement or enhance the operations of veterans' treatment courts.