This episode highlights the challenges veterans face, including PTSD and substance abuse problems. It addresses the frustration when legal aid is insufficient and stresses the need for trust. By offering therapy and support, the aim is to reduce recidivism and address mental health issues.

In this episode of Counselor: Beyond Conventional Defense, attorney William Pernik explores the unique struggles faced by veterans and military clients navigating the justice system. He sheds light on how a trauma-informed defense approach can change outcomes, restore dignity, and promote true rehabilitation.

Learn about California’s Military Diversion (Section 1001.80) and Veterans Treatment Court (Section 1170.9) — programs designed to help veterans address the root causes of their legal troubles through therapy, mentorship, and community support.

William also discusses the resistance some veterans have toward treatment, the power of peer mentorship, and the real success stories from veterans who have turned their lives around. This episode is a call to action — for attorneys, judges, and advocates to work together to ensure no veteran is left behind.

If you’re a veteran or know someone who is, remember: seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. There are resources and communities ready to support you — you are not alone.

Subscribe to Counselor: Beyond Conventional Defense to hear more stories of advocacy, resilience, and real change in the justice system.

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