Judge Mark Stevens Introduces the Veterans Internal Health Program to Veterans Treatment Court

LAS VEGAS, NV, May 08, 2013

Endeavor Media Group, a full-service Las Vegas public relations agency announced today that Chief Judge Mark Stevens from Henderson Municipal Court, Department 1 has partnered with the Cultural Arts Training Foundation to provide the Veterans Internal Health Program to members of the Veterans Treatment Court.

On Monday - May 13, 2013 at 12:30p PT Judge Stevens will hold a press conference at 415 S. 6th St., STE. 200F, Las Vegas, NV 89101 to unveil the details of this program. Attendees include Lance Parvin, Founder of the Cultural Arts Training Foundation and members of the Veterans Internal Health Program Advisory Board including Andre' Haynes - Public Relations Advisor, Heidi Hanusa, MFT - Therapy Advisor, Steve Sanson - Veteran Advisor, and Thomas Alfreda, Jr., DO - Medical Advisor.

The Veterans Internal Health Program utilizes training and exercise methods from a multitude of Internal Martial Arts and ancient health practices structured into a multi-tiered, progressive system specifically designed to lead the student into a lifestyle of inner health and wellness. Numerous studies have shown internal martial arts such as Tai Chi, Ba Gua, and their related breathing and Chi Kung exercises to promote stress reduction by calming the mind, re-energizing the body and promoting a general sense of wellness. Internal martial arts and their related breathing and Chi Kung practices have been widely used to treat a multitude of ailments ranging from Stress Disorder, Chronic Fatigue and many other conditions.

To register for press credentials, book media interviews or obtain more information, contact Andre' Haynes via phone at 702.305.0973 or via e-mail at andre.haynes@emgnv.com.

Veterans Treatment Court
Veterans Treatment Court is an alternative sentencing program adopted by Judge Mark Stevens for military veterans charged with misdemeanor crimes while struggling to readjust to civilian life. Veterans Court was implemented in Henderson after the 2009 Nevada Legislature authorized the establishment of this specialty court. As a military veteran, Judge Stevens wanted to assist his fellow veterans who needed a little help to get back on track. Most participants are first-time offenders of misdemeanor crimes and have issues related to their service. Veterans Court focuses on the veterans underlying issues and provides access to resources that enable successful compliance with the Court's orders. Graduates must successfully complete the program depending on their treatment needs, court ordered counseling, Veterans Affairs recommended counseling such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder counseling, mental health counseling, as well as drug or alcohol addiction counseling. The veteran may also be required to submit to random drug and alcohol testing, be subject to ongoing monitoring of any possible additional criminal activity, community service and work program under the supervision of the city of Henderson Alternative Sentencing department. Since the program's inception, approximately 47 participants have enrolled in the minimum yearlong program. All graduates have remained out of the Henderson criminal justice system to date.

Cultural Arts Training Foundation
The Cultural Arts Training Foundation is a Nevada non-profit organization created in 2011 and founded on the idea of improving movement and health through martial arts & fitness training. Programs benefit disabled children, at risk teens, domestic violence victims, veterans, and seniors. Dynamic training is credited to instructors with diverse experience from various cultures.

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PR Contact:
Endeavor Media Group
Andre' Haynes, 702.305.0973, andre.haynes@emgnv.com