Judge Ross Leuning
On March 20th we heard about a rising program beginning in our Third Judicial District from the Honorable Ross Leuning. Introduced by his project counterpart our very own John Fossum, Judge Leuning express their vision of a Veterans Treatment Court.
The Veterans Treatment Court goal is to reduce incarnations of veterans through: probation, treatment and mentorship. Mr. Leuning explained that veterans by design through basic military training (boot camp) are adaptable to treatments/training. The program is federally funded and capitalizes on the VA’s benefits of support. All of these factors contribute to high rates of success. Treatment Courts have been shown to be far less costly than incarnation as well.
Mr. Leuning was the perfect candidate for heading up the veteran’s treatment court, with 37 years in the NAVY. Ross understands the troubles veterans face back home. Along with the strong bond veterans have with one another in support. Ross was on an active tour of duty in Iraq when he volunteered to lead the veteran’s treatment court installment for the 3rd judicial district.
The Honorable Ross Leuning presided before us, to ask for our help. If you are a veteran or know of a veteran that would be willing to share their time as a mentor, please reach out to them and ask.
For further information please contact one of the following: Ross Leuning (507)377-5166, Chris Hinton (507)-835-0680