Supporting Veterans
When They Need Us Most
Our platform will continue to narrow the focus by diverting Veterans away from traditional incarceration and towards treatment & recovery.
- An estimated 107,400 Veterans were serving time in state or federal prison in 2016— the majority (98%) of which were male.
- The majority of male Veterans in state (56%) and federal (53%) prison served in the Army.
- About 1 in 4 male Veterans in state (28%) and 1 in 5 in federal (21%) prison were combat veterans.
- An estimated 74% of male Veterans in state prison and 77% of those in federal prison received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.
- Male Veterans in state prison (26%) were twice as likely as male non-veterans in state prison (12%) to be serving time for a violent sexual offense.
Veterans in Prison: Survey of Prison Inmates 2016 Department of Justice
A Motivated Team Of Veterans & Professionals
Healthcare Clinicians
Our certified and skilled health care clinicians will be responsible for supporting Veteran recovery through a combination of medical expertise, compassionate care, and personalized treatment plans.
Legal Professionals
A network of knowledgeable and resourceful lawyers who can help provide expert legal representation and advice to our Veterans ensuring fair treatment and the best possible outcome in the judicial system.
Veteran Support
Veteran Support Organizations that give opportunities for Veterans to have a portfolio of resources and services aiding their journey into recovery and successful integration into society.
Capabilities
Veterans Legal Associates aims to provide a lifelong support system for Veterans who become involved in the criminal justice system
Our Primary Goals to Achieve:
- Partnerships with Veterans Courts & Accountability Programs for Prosecutors and Courts
- Veteran-Friendly Legal Services
- Tailored Services for Incarcerated Veterans
- Certified Healthcare Professionals
- Behavioral & Substance Abuse Treatment Programs & Counselors
- Mental Health Treatment Programs
- Veterans Housing & Homeless Prevention Program
- Veteran Service Organizations
- Community & Veteran Support
- Education For Military Members Transitioning to Civilian Life
- Police Academy De-Escalation Techniques & Advance Training in Non-Lethal Weapons
- Lobby for Change (State & Federal)
Why IT Matters
Veteran Suicide Rates
Veterans have elevated rates of suicide and justice system involvement. The suicide rate for Veterans is roughly 1.5 times higher than that for the general population.
Alarming Arrest Rates
Approximately 31% of Veterans have been arrested at some point in their lives, compared to 18% of non-veterans.
Justice-Involved Veterans
Research suggests that justice-involved Veterans are almost twice as likely to attempt suicide as Veterans who do not encounter the criminal justice system.
PTSD & Suicide
Justice-involved Veterans and Veterans who attempt suicide are both more likely to have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
