Veterans Justice Outreach Program (VJO)

Link

https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/VJO.asp

Additional Links

Veterans Justice Outreach (VJO) Fact Sheet

Sponsor

Veterans Health Administration (VHA)

Description

Seeks to identify justice-involved veterans and contact them through outreach in order to facilitate access to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) services through Veterans Justice Outreach (VJO) specialists at the earliest possible point. Builds and maintains partnerships between the VA and key elements of the criminal justice system, with the goal of preventing homelessness among veterans upon release from incarceration.

What This Program Offers

Veterans Justice Outreach (VJO) specialists can provide treatment-related services, including:

Assessing veterans' needs to identify appropriate services
Outreach in local jails and courts to engage justice involved veterans in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) services
Connecting veterans to necessary treatment
Case management

Contact the VJO outreach specialist to request assistance.

The Health Care for Re-Entry Veterans Program (HCRV) conducts outreach for veterans in state and federal prisons.

Who Can Receive Services from This Program

Veterans involved with the earlier stages of the criminal justice system

Geographic Coverage

Nationwide

Topics

Attorneys and Courts • Community Planning and Coalition Building • Housing and Homelessness • Mental Health • Re-entry and Community Supervision • Social Service Supports