Health Care & Hospital Law
May 6, 2010
Justice-Involved Veterans: A Mounting Social Crisis
Eligibility for veterans court programs should be based on whether a service-related mental health disorder was at the root of the offense, writes Guy Gambill, Soros-OSI Senior Justice Fellow.
In May 2008, national veterans advocates met with medical professionals, justice and legal professionals, active duty military personnel and federal staff to discuss growing concern about the number of veterans, many with trauma-related health issues, who were coming into contact with the justice system. Hosted by the National GAINS Co-Occurring Disorders and Justice Center, the convening resulted in the creation of a brief, "Respon...
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