Special courts help veterans stay out of jail, but staff losses and cuts are threatening their work

By: Jamie Rowen

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: May 25, 2026

Words: 1,122

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Memorial Day is an apt time to reflect on the long-term consequences of war. Among them are substance use, mental health problems, homelessness and jail time for those who served in the military.

About 8% of all Americans in prisons or jails are veterans, according to the Council on Criminal Justice, a nonpartisan think tank. Veterans end up incarcerated largely because of substance use and mental health disorders, both of which also …

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