Veterans Court or Veterans Track is designed to divert cases from the traditional court system for individuals who have served in the US military, are a current or former US Department of Defense Contractor, or are a current or former military member of a foreign allied country and are diagnosed with severe mental health and/or substance use disorders. Veterans Courts promote public safety while supporting service members and their families through a coordinated effort among veteran services, community services and the court. Objectives include assisting qualified participants through the criminal justice process, improving access to veteran-specific treatment resources, developing and completing an individualized treatment plan, improving community functioning of participants in the areas of employment, education, training and housing, and improving public safety by reducing the chances of recidivism.