The Veterans Incarcerated and in the Justice System program promotes awareness about the special needs of veterans who are presently or formerly incarcerated. Through research about each state’s Department of Corrections Regulations, the program explores ways to implement new programs for presently or formerly incarcerated veterans and to build cooperation at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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By DOMINICK YEZZO, CHAIR The VINJUS Committee is dedicated to a national mission: organizing individuals committed to serving Veterans Incarcerated. Our primary goal is to raise awareness and educate those interested in our cause. We seek leaders from across the country to champion our programs locally, embodying the principle that…
By DOMINICK YEZZO, CHAIR It’s a brand new year, but the same old issues exist for veterans incarcerated. Parole boards, which hold the power to release inmates or keep them in prison, remain unchanged and unchallenged. Hundreds of veteran inmates have waited years for a hearing, spent years preparing for…
By DOMINICK YEZZO, CHAIR The committee convened on October 20, during the quarterly VVA BOD meeting in Silver Spring. Although some members couldn’t attend, our advisers ensured we progressed through our agenda. I highlighted the crucial nature of our mandate in my report to the committee. The Veterans Incarcerated and…
Chair: Veterans Incarcerated and in the Justice System
Contact: dyezzo@vva.org
