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Oregon Senate endorses bill offering soldiers, veterans help, not jail: (OREGONIAN)
February 17, 2010
By a unanimous vote, the Oregon Senate endorsed a bill Tuesday offering district attorneys greater discretion in offering qualified veterans the option of diversion programs, such as treatment, when convicted of certain crimes. "In some cases, these veterans become involved with the criminal justice system due to their actions, which are directly attributable to post traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury or some other factor related to combat experience," click here to view
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