If a veteran commits a crime and receives a prison sentence after completing military service, he or she may receive support and assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The VA has programs … [Read more...]
Should PTSD Be A Mitigating Factor In Convicted Veterans Sentencing?
August 25, 2008 by 4 Comments
“I TURNED TWENTY-ONE IN PRISON, DOING LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE” These lyrics from the popular country song have special meaning for a small but determined group of veterans in prison today. … [Read more...]
Benefits can continue when a veteran is incarcerated, with some reductions and exceptions
August 12, 2008 by 2 Comments
What happens when a disabled veteran gets convicted of a felony and goes to prison? The Veterans Affairs is obligated to continue to pay benefits to the veteran, even while in prison. However, these … [Read more...]
Incarcerated Veteran Re-Entry Programs Aimed at Reducing Recidivism
August 2, 2008 by Leave a Comment
At any given time there are tens of thousands of U.S. Military veterans incarcerated in the United States. Many of these are being detained temporarily for some minor indiscretion, and will be … [Read more...]
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