Specialty courts | John Zottola | TEDxPittsburghStatePrison 2015

Pennsylvania Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Judge Zottola talks about the need for “specialty courts,’’ which spotlights the unique needs of veterans and persons who have mental health issues who get caught up in the criminal justice system. During his 22 years on the bench, Judge Zottola earned national recognition for his founding and supervision of the county’s mental health court and veteran’s court.