Addressing the Needs of Veterans in the Criminal Justice System

Hosted by the CSG Justice Center with funding support from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance

This webinar provides an overview of national estimates of incarcerated veterans; explains components of the Veterans Health Administration’s veterans justice programs; expands awareness of the needs of veterans in the justice system; and discusses new developments in the Veterans Administration and community interventions to provide services to veterans in the justice system.

Presenters:

• Jessica Blue-Howells, LCSW, National Coordinator, Health Care for Reentry Veterans, Veterans Administration
• Sean Clark, JD, National Coordinator, Veterans Justice Outreach, Veterans Administration
• Maria Fryer, Policy Advisor for Substance Abuse and Mental Health, Bureau of Justice Assistance, US Department of Justice
• Mark Stovell, Policy Analyst, The Council of State Governments Justice Center