Reflejo Court’s Bexar County Reentry Manager, John Vacca Testifies his program successes in Domestic Violence Prevention to the Texas House of Representatives at the Texas State Capital
On April 10th, 2023 State Rep. Josey Garcia (TX-HD124) invited John Vacca from AITSCM.
A statement from Mr.Vacca about his time at the capital. “What an incredible experience testifying about Reflejo Court where our program and sharing my personal story of overcoming Trauma.”
He adds “We work with the offender to heal their violence, bring harmony to their family, and support them in their sobriety. “
John Vacca leads Reflejo Court classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays with AITSCM. These classes are the first of their kind to work with the offenders of domestic violence. This offers men and women the opportunity to heal their trauma by offering them treatment support.
Reflejo Court is a Bexar County Specialty Court that follows the 10-Key Components of the Drug Court Model. Its hosting court is the Bexar County Court at Law No. 13, with the honorable Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez presiding. The Reflejo Court targets the domestic violence offender with the intent to reduce recidivism among this population through intense supervision by multi-disciplinary team that includes a prosecutor, public defender, coordinator, case manager, treatment provider, law enforcement, and led by Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez.
Each practitioner in the team provides a necessary service to the violent offender to address the core issues that lead to the violence. Reflejo Court addresses substance abuse disorders, mental health, trauma, and other ancillary needs that fuel domestic violence.
By doing so John and his team heal trauma, establish sober living, provide employment, housing opportunities, and bring family violence numbers down in our community.
To learn more feel free to contact us at info@aitscm.org
