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Psychosocial needs of incarcerated veterans with other than honorable discharge characterizations.

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: = 1,335) on demographic profile, criminal-legal history, and psychosocial factors. Veterans with OTH were more often younger, persons of color, incarcerated for drug-related offenses, diagnosed with psychotic and personality disorders, experiencing housing and occupational instability immediately preceding arrest, and with a history of substance use treatment. Results highlight the need for culturally sensitive approaches capable of addressing complex difficulties commonly faced by this population. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).

Source: Psychological Services

DOI: 10.1037/ser0000956

Authors: Emily R. Edwards, Sharon Alter, Ryan Holliday, Anthony Fortuna, Matthew Stimmel

Institutions: United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Centers

Language: English

Topic: Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs