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Veteran Justice Corps

The Veteran Justice Corps is an innovative partnership between the Council on Crime and Justice and the Corporation for National and Community Service designed to address the lack of service for our veterans at risk of involvement with the criminal justice system. Military service is an honor and the experience gained is often a cornerstone of a veteran's professional and personal lives. Unfortunately, for some veterans there are difficulties readjusting to civilian life. Over 2 million soldiers are now returning from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. It is estimated that over 600,000 are suffering from war wounds like Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome or Traumatic Brain Injury. Fewer than half reported that they sought treatment for these wounds. Many of these veterans have an unacceptably high risk of being incarcerated as a result of not having the resources to fully heal and reintegrate. Corps members work to expand and support services to help vets in the criminal justice system access a wide array of services including job placement, counseling, alternative sentencing, advocacy and peer mentoring. The goal of the Veteran Justice Corps is to help military veterans involved or at risk to be involved with the criminal justice system by helping: Attain economic self-sufficiency and stronger community/family connections for vets Gain access to restorative justice and alternative sentencing opportunities of vets Increase public awareness of criminal justice issues related to vets Engage volunteers and mobilize resources for organizations serving vets Members will serve in a variety of locations across Minnesota and Wisconsin including: Specialty Veteran Courts Workforce Development Centers Correctional and Law enforcement Facilities Non-Profits with a Veteran Service Focus Department of Veteran Affairs sites U.S. Military Installations

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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : The member will provide direct service to a case load of veterans involved with the criminal justice system through diversionary courts and/or service agencies by organizing resources for the individual veterans assigned to them. Work may include: -Helping veterans navigate the legal and social service systems to ensure their basic needs are met -Providing job development skills -Procuring stable resources for overcoming housing, employment, transportation and other barriers -Advocating to employers and housing providers the benefits of working with veterans -Providing ongoing personal mentoring to assigned veterans -Recruiting veteran volunteers to serve as peer mentors for veterans receiving services in one-on-one or group settings -Organizing and facilitating restorative justice opportunities and group support circles for veterans -Helping veterans navigate the process for restoration of VA benefits after incarceration

Program Benefits : Training , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Stipend .

Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Ex-Offender Reentry , Community and Economic Development .

Skills :
Knowledge of military culture , Team Work , Urban Planning .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
Veteran Justice Corps

Program Start/End Date
10/01/2013 - 10/01/2014

Work Schedule	Full Time

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	MINNESOTA , WISCONSIN

Accepting Applications
From 04/02/2014 To 08/01/2014

Contact	Andy Sagvold
822 S 3rd St
Minneapolis MN 55415
612-353-3036
sagvolda@crimeandjustice.org
www.crimeandjustice.org

Listing ID	42404


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