One man's Veterans Justice Outreach success story, from addiction and arrest to stability, purpose and hope.
Army Veteran Christina Wagner turned her life around thanks to the Veterans Justice Outreach Program, which identifies justice-involved Veterans and facilitates their access to VA services as early as possible.
After his release from incarceration for drug-related offenses, Army Veteran Reginald Newkirk found stable housing with assistance from the Veterans Justice Outreach Program and its resources for Veterans experiencing homelessness.
Veterans Justice Outreach Specialist coordinates with justice systems to help justice-involved Veterans in local courts and jails.
VA is ready to hire 50 additional Veterans Justice Outreach specialists following the President's signing of the Veterans Treatment Court Improvement Act.
Knowing where Veterans turn when they lose housing helps communities recognize less visible forms of homelessness and unmet identify needs.
Veterans experiencing homelessness can rely on VA support to recognize housing scams, avoid fraud and stay connected to trusted resources.
Justice-involved Veterans face higher risks of homelessness. Early support can remove barriers and help keep Veterans on a path to stable housing.
Safe, stable housing can improve health outcomes and help homeless Veterans remain connected to care and support services.
VA’s Homeless Aging and Disabled Veterans Initiative provides supportive housing and integrated health and social services to address homelessness for Veterans.
By bringing together data and information, VA helps ensure that Veterans experiencing homelessness get the support they need when they need it.
Spiritual care is not a secondary need. For Veterans who are homeless, VA chaplains provide healing and support as part of their care team.












