U.S. Senate Testimony: How to Help Justice-Involved Veterans
CCJ Veterans Justice Commission Director David “Mac” MacEwen testified at a bipartisan hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on veterans justice issues.
CCJ Veterans Justice Commission Director David “Mac” MacEwen testified at a bipartisan hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on veterans justice issues.
CCJ Veterans Justice Commission Director to outline recommendations to prevent justice system involvement and improve outcomes for veterans
Establishment of a national center follows a recommendation by the nonpartisan Council on Criminal Justice Veterans Justice Commission
This brief focuses on the effectiveness and potential impact of veterans housing units in correctional facilities, which aim to provide unique rehabilitation and support for incarcerated veterans.
This brief explores results of a 2024 survey about how community supervision agents identify veterans under pretrial supervision, probation, and parole and whether their offices make referrals tailored to the veteran population.
Better identification of veterans in prisons is essential for connecting them with services, yet inconsistent definition and methods hinder accuracy. This report assesses current practices, estimates veteran populations, and makes recommendations to improve accuracy.