Military Veterans

Okla. county jail unveils pod dedicated to veterans

The new pod at the Oklahoma County Jail was refurbished as part of an effort to increase mental health treatment for inmates

Veterans released from prison amid pandemic get a helping hand

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Three Connecticut-based groups are helping released or soon-to-be-released vets navigate the process of reinstating their benefits and resolving any VA debts

How to incorporate temperature screening into your safety protocols while reducing overtime and increased exposure risk

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Your temperature screening tools should help your efforts to curb the spread of infection without interrupting operations

New paper highlights programs in U.S. prisons aiming to improve outcomes for veterans

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"Barracks Behind Bars II: In veteran-specific housing units, veterans help veterans help themselves" illuminates specialized housing unit programs that are trying to prevent recidivism

How to make the most of your military experience on your resume

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Learn how to translate your military experience into corrections credentials

Pa. COs serve meal, donate clothes to veterans

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Two dozen DOC employees cooked and served a hot meal to about 40 local veterans, in addition to donating clothes, food and toiletries

Corrections department unveils special facility for military veterans at Rikers

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The inmates in the unit get daily drug treatment counseling and an array of programs and art activities like acting lessons and a poetry slam

42 Veterans Day deals for COs who served in the military

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Businesses across the country are offering everything from free meals to discounts to honor the nation's veterans

Serving our country to serving time: The rise and value of Veteran treatment courts

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Since 2001, more than 1.8 million troops have been deployed to support military operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, and other areas experiencing conflict.