VETERANS DEFENSE PROGRAM | NEW YORK STATE DEFENDERS ASSOCIATION
225 Eastview Drive, Central Islip, NY 11722
Eligibility
An individual must be a veteran or active-duty service member who is currently involved in New York State’s criminal or family court systems.
(631) 761-7000
Voice
Website
https://www.tourolaw.eduLanguages
Spanish
Interpretation services
Spanish
Application process
Individuals can initiate the request by completing the digital NYSDA VDP Contact Us Form.
Fees
Free
Service area
Suffolk, NY
Nassau, NY
Provides training and legal assistance to attorneys defending veterans and service members in the family and criminal court systems with a treatment-oriented mitigation approach leading to family restoration and reintigration into society. Advises public defense attorneys representing veterans on military culture-mental health issues, and legal education training for public defense attorneys and gives presentations to bar associations, government agencies, and veterans organizations.
Providing organization
NEW YORK STATE DEFENDERS ASSOCIATION