named programs · 2 · from sources
what they call their work
Legal Representation Partnership with University of Arizona College of Law
Provides pro bono legal representation through law students in the Veterans Advocacy Law Clinic, supervised by licensed attorneys
Regional Municipalities Veterans Treatment Court (RMVTC)
Diversion program for veterans with non-violent misdemeanor charges that provides court-supervised treatment, counseling, and mentorship; successful completion leads to case dismissal
activities · 2 groups
what they do
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Veterans Treatment Court Support 7 activities
- Found and Lead Veterans Justice InitiativeFounded Southern Arizona Justice for Veterans in 2018 to support and expand the Regional Municipalities Veterans Treatment Court; the founder previously presided over the court, providing institutional continuity and leadership.
- Operate Veterans Treatment Court ProgramRuns a veterans treatment court program that requires regular counseling, monthly court hearings for at least six months, and one-on-one mentorship; eligible participants may have their cases dismissed upon compliance. The program serves veterans facing non-violent misdemeanor charges and has served approximately 800 veterans since 2009, with over 500 graduates.
- Operating a Veterans Treatment Court ProgramOperates a veterans treatment court program for veterans facing non-violent misdemeanor charges, requiring regular counseling, monthly court hearings, and one-on-one mentorship. Eligible participants may have their cases dismissed upon compliance. Since 2009, the program has served approximately 800 veterans, with over 500 graduating, and has reduced recidivism among participants to approximately 17%.
- Operating a Veterans Treatment Court ProgramOperates a veterans treatment court program for veterans facing non-violent misdemeanor charges, providing regular counseling, monthly court hearings, and one-on-one mentorship. Eligible participants may have their cases dismissed upon compliance. Since 2009, the program has served approximately 800 veterans, with over 500 graduating and achieving a recidivism rate of approximately 17%.
- Operating a Veterans Treatment Court ProgramOperates a veterans treatment court program for veterans facing non-violent misdemeanor charges, providing regular counseling, monthly court hearings, and one-on-one mentorship. Eligible participants may have their cases dismissed upon compliance. Since 2009, the program has served approximately 800 veterans, with over 500 graduating, and has reduced recidivism among participants to approximately 17%.
- Reduce Veteran RecidivismHas reduced recidivism among program participants to approximately 17%, compared to the Arizona state average of 38%, through structured judicial supervision and support services in the Veterans Treatment Court program.
- Supporting the Regional Municipalities Veterans Treatment CourtFounded Southern Arizona Justice for Veterans in 2018 to support and expand the Regional Municipalities Veterans Treatment Court, which the organization's founder previously presided over.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Expand Veteran Eligibility for ServicesConsiders any individual who took an oath and served at least one day in the military as eligible for services, regardless of discharge status or length of service, ensuring broad access to support programs.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$1K
Contributions & grants$68556%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$54544%
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expenses
Total expenses$5K
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balance sheet
Total assets$144K
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Net assets$144K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020
who runs it
board members · 5
- Cary Marmis — Director
- Jesse Lugo — Director
- Jim Grover — Director
- Steve Aguirre — Director
- Zoey Katzambasis — Director
relationships · 5
who they work with
- American Legion Department of Arizona Partner — Participated in the organization's 2022 state convention.
- Regional Municipalities Veterans Treatment Court Partner — Collaborative court program providing judicial oversight and support services for Veterans in lieu of standard criminal processing.
- Regional Municipalities Veterans Treatment Court Partner — SAJV was founded to support and expand the Regional Municipalities Veterans Treatment Court.
- University of Arizona College of Law Veterans Advocacy Law Clinic Partner — Source of trained legal professionals and student involvement; multiple board members are former students of the clinic.
- University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law Partner — Provides law student defense teams supervised by licensed attorneys and professors to represent veterans in the treatment court program.