HAUPPAUGE, NY – Suffolk County Legislator Susan A. Berland (D-Dix
Hills), Chairwoman of the Legislature’s Veterans Committee, welcomed Edward
Gialella, Project Director of the Suffolk County Veterans Court to present
before the Veterans Committee on July 10th. The Suffolk County
Veterans Court is a specialized part of the Suffolk County District and County
Criminal Courts. It provides a means to successfully help veterans by diverting
them from the traditional criminal justice system. The Veterans Court offers
veterans a chance to address their problems or issues through treatment,
rehabilitative programming, reinforcement and judicial monitoring. If they
successfully complete the program, the veteran’s charge will be reduced or
dismissed. “I was honored to have the Project Director of the Veterans Court
present before the Veterans Committee,” said Legislator Berland. “I want to thank everyone at the Veterans
Court for all they do to help our veterans through intervention, mentoring and
treatment. Please contact my office if you are interested in becoming a
volunteer peer mentor or if you need any further information on the Veterans Court.”
