Services for US veterans to help them break the cycle of criminal recidivism

What is it about?

We interviewed VA staff who work with veterans involved in the criminal-legal system to understand these veterans access to services that can keep them out of the legal system. These staff reported that justice-involved veterans generally have access to alcohol and drug treatment services but did not have access in VA to treatments to change criminal thinking.

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Why is it important?

This study highlighted a key gap in care for justice-involved veterans and prompted the VA to increase training of its staff in treatments that focus on helping Veterans change behaviors that increase their likelihood of breaking the law.