When a former service member faces a mental health crisis, standard law enforcement responses aren't always enough. This third installment in the National Institute of Corrections justice-involved veterans compendium project takes you inside ground-breaking collaborations that are transforming how communities protect and support those who served.
Built on firsthand interviews and field observations across the nation, this publication highlights the life-saving impact of Veteran Response Teams and multi-agency partnerships.
- De-escalating High-Stakes Situations: Discover how police, sheriff’s deputies, and VA specialists diffuse volatile crises to protect both officers and veterans.
- Targeting the Root Causes: See how specialized interventions connect veterans to essential treatment for PTSD, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and reintegration struggles.
- Actionable Models for Any Community: Learn how jurisdictions built and deployed successful veteran-focused programs.
- Firsthand Perspectives: Hear directly from law enforcement officers, corrections professionals, VA Veteran Justice Outreach Specialists, and treatment providers sharing their real-world stories from the front lines.
