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2012
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Veterans in the Criminal Justice System: Defending Conditions of the Mind
By Strutin, Ken.
LLRX.com.
“Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) are two notable conditions that can result from military service. And they have become particularly important in understanding and defending veterans involved in the criminal justice system. At the same time, specialty courts and legal projects specific to veterans are gaining traction. Overall, these developments highlight the ongoing dialogue between criminal justice and medical science in fairly adjudicating the responsib... Read More
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12 pages
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2012
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Criminal Justice Veterans Initiative
New Jersey State Parole Board (xxx, NJ).
The New Jersey State Parole Board’s Criminal Justice Veterans Initiative is described. This presentation provides good direction for other agencies thinking of implementing a similar program. Topics discussed include: why implement a veteran offender initiative; 900,00 returning veterans; efforts in other places; 9% of all incarcerated individuals are veterans; veteran offender needs; criminal justice process; the process with the New Jersey Veteran Offender Initiative in place; stakeholders; NJ... Read More
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31 pages
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2011
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Jail Diversion & Trauma Recovery--Priority to Veterans
National GAINS Center (Delmar, NY).
This report explains how the “Jail Diversion and Trauma Recovery Initiative has reshaped how communities and states address the behavioral health service needs of justice-involved veterans in numerous ways” (p. 1). Some of these ways include extending traditional criminal justice/behavioral health partnerships, addressing the pervasive effects of trauma, coordinating services between the Veteran Health Administration and community providers, and developing a strong presence of peers on advisory ... Read More
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5 pages
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2010
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Law Enforcement Leader’s Guide on Combat Veterans: A Transition Guide for Veterans Beginning or Continuing Careers in Law Enforcement
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
International Association of Chiefs of Police (Alexandria, VA); U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
This guide will provide agencies with strategies for successfully integrating veterans into their organizations. Sections of this publication include: introduction; understanding today’s military; veteran officer reintegration guidance—issues common to both returning veteran officers and veteran recruits; employing veteran recruits; action agenda; training curriculum; and resources.... Read More
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36 pages
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2009
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From the Battlefront to the Homefront: Welcoming Employees Back to Work
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Aurora,CO).
The government deploys thousands of valuable corrections employees to serve the country each year. Thus, it is in the best interest of correctional agencies to be proactive in establishing programs that ease the process of deployment and the employees’ return to work.
This 3-hour program, broadcast on May 13, 2009, addresses strategies to help manage the effect of these deployments on an organization by accessing existing programs and resources. Participants will be able to: raise awareness o... Read More
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2 computer disks; DVD-ROM (160 min.) + 1 computer disk; CD-ROM
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2009
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New Courts Tailored to War Veterans
By Gramlich, John.
Stateline.org (Washington, DC).
Issues related to veterans' courts, courts created to address the involvement of veterans in the criminal justice system, are covered. Benefits realized by utilizing veterans' courts and criticisms leveled against their use are presented.... Read More
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3 p.
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2009
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Leveling the Playing Field: Practical Strategies for Increasing Veteran's Involvement in Diversion and Reentry Programs
By Miller, LaVerne D..
National GAINS Center (Delmar, NY).
Challenges facing the involvement of veterans in jail diversion and prison reentry programs and strategies to address these problems are explained. Sections of this report are: introduction; financial disparities; eligibility and access; experiential disparities and preparedness; practical steps -- five practical steps, three access and eligibility steps, five experiential and preparedness steps; and conclusion.... Read More
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8 p.
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2009
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Employing Returning Combat Veterans as Law Enforcement Officers: Supporting the Integration or Re-Integration of Military Personnel into Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Law Enforcement
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
International Association of Chiefs of Police (Alexandria, VA); U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC); Klein Associates (Fairborn, OH).
Issues surrounding the transition of combat veterans into the field of law enforcement are investigated. Sections following an executive summary include: introduction; significance—deployment related health concerns, readjustment period, determining fitness for duty, and recruiting combat veterans; project overview; project methodology; findings regarding demographics, veteran attributes, and transition issues; recommendations; and further study.... Read More
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51 p.
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2008
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The Impact of War: Court Aims to Help Vets with Legal Troubles
By Lewis, Libby.
NPR.org (Washington, DC).
The use of a "veterans court" in Buffalo, NY to help veterans who end up in the criminal justice system is explained. Topics discussed include: searching for stability; treatment and help; and confronting being down and out.... Read More
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4 p.
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2008
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Responding to the Needs of Justice-Involved Combat Veterans with Service-Related Trauma and Mental Health Conditions: A Consensus Report of the CMHS National GAINS Center's Forum on Combat Veterans, Trauma, and the Justice System
National GAINS Center (Delmar, NY).
Strategies for helping justice-involved combat veterans with service-related trauma and mental health conditions are presented. This report has the following sections: regarding the Forum; five recommendations for screening and service engagement strategies; background; justice system involvement among veterans; and conclusion.... Read More
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8 p.
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