"It's more than a ride": Veteran perceptions of peer specialist qualities and activities that were most valuable for post-incarceration reentry: A qualitative analysis

Abstract: Background: Reentry veterans experience many barriers to achieving physical and psychological well-being. While peer specialists can provide important support to veterans …

Addressing spiritual needs of Veterans post-incarceration: A needs assessment

Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) offers spiritual supports to Veterans nationally through its Chaplaincy Service and its Whole Health initiative. There are no …

Theorizing post-incarceration transition crisis and readiness through Veteran identity work

Abstract: Interest in adjustment issues Veterans face following incarceration has grown rapidly in response to the prevalence of stress-related disorders as well as the physical, …

Military Veteran Involvement with the Criminal Justice System: A Systematic Review

Abstract: Justice-involved veterans face heightened risk for mental health issues, substance abuse and correlated interaction with the criminal justice system, given the nature of …

"I've just never done that:" The influence of transitional anxiety on post‐incarceration reentry and reintegration experiences among veterans

Abstract: Military veterans involved in the criminal justice system are a vulnerable subpopulation that has extensive physical and behavioural health treatment needs. Like …