Veterans Justice Commission
Racial Disparities Among Veterans
What does the data tell us about racial disparities among veterans? This fact sheet provides a snapshot, examining the racial breakdown for arrests, incarceration, homelessness, military justice, and more.
Read MoreUnwavering Intent: Congress’ Enduring Commitment to Veterans Benefits
The VA denies benefits to service members assigned an “other than honorable” discharge. Does that practice align with what Congress intended, and what’s best for veterans and public safety?
Read MoreFrom Service to Sentencing: Unraveling Risk Factors for Criminal Justice Involvement Among U.S. Veterans
How might military service be linked to criminal justice system involvement? This brief explores risk factors that may explain connections between service and criminal behavior among U.S. veterans.
Read MoreSuicide Among Justice-Involved Veterans: Understanding Risk and Meeting Needs
This brief examines current research on the overlapping risk factors for veteran suicide and justice system involvement, as well as some unique effects that criminal justice contact may have on veteran suicide.
Read MoreAlternatives to Prosecution and Incarceration for Justice-Involved Veterans: A Model Policy Framework
Veterans encountering the criminal justice system confront a patchwork of interventions designed to help them, but many fall through the cracks. This policy roadmap encourages jurisdictions to expand alternatives to prosecution and incarceration for veterans and allow those whose cases are diverted to pursue record expungement.
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From Service through Reentry
A Preliminary Assessment of Veterans in the Criminal Justice System
This report summarizes the current state of knowledge about veterans in the civilian justice system and serves as a foundation for the Veterans Justice Commission’s work.
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