NIC VET-NET Network Details

Improving the lives of Veterans

in the Justice System

This is a national network of community, local, state, and federal partners dedicated to identifying and advancing innovative, holistic approaches that support justice‑involved veterans.

• Who We Are

  A collaborative, cross‑disciplinary network supported by the National Institute of Corrections, bringing together professionals committed to improving outcomes for justice‑involved veterans.

• What We Do

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    Identify processes and best practices
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    Create public awareness around justice‑involved issues
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    Improve the lives of veterans navigating the criminal justice system
     

• Video Introduction

Key Strategies

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  Advocate for Data-Informed Approaches

  • Improve VRSS and related data systems
  • Enable input from jails, prisons, courts, probation, and law enforcement
  • Collaborate with BJS, ASCA, ACA, AJA
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  Promote Excellence in Operations

  • Identify standards, guidelines, and evidence‑based practices
  • Streamline policies to ensure benefits and services reach veterans
  • Develop a “first responder” prototype for identifying veterans
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  Strengthen Communication and Coordination

  • Share success stories from veterans courts
  • Inform lawmakers at all levels
  • Produce webcasts, conferences, and white papers

• Who should join

  • Veterans and veteran peer groups
  • State and federal administrators
  • Law enforcement executives
  • Community supervision leaders
  • Court, jail, and prison officials
  • Federal partners and associations

  Call to action

• What we look for

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience
  • Unique expertise in justice‑involved veteran issues
  • Authority within an agency or association
  • Commitment to sharing information and advancing the mission
  • Willingness to contribute to deliverables and ongoing work

  Call to action

• Ways to participate

  • Join working groups
  • Contribute to research and best practices
  • Share resources with your agency
  • Attend network meetings
  • Engage in cross‑disciplinary collaboration

  Call to action