Description/Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine relationships between homelessness and incarceration among veterans. What the study found was a correlation between homelessness and incarceration, with veterans who are chronically homeless/incarcerated experiencing serious health problems or drug/alcohol abuse/dependence. Ultimately the study found that homeless incarcerated veterans were mostly incarcerated for non-violent crimes. The recommendations for future research include standardizing definitions of homelessness and other elements for appropriate comparison of data. Likewise, studies should look to include greater assessments of external, uncontrolled factors.
Original Citation
Tsai, J., Rosenheck, R. A., Kasprow, W. J., & McGuire, J. F. (2014). Homelessness in a national sample of incarcerated veterans in state and federal prisons. Administration and Policy in Mental Health, 41(3), 360–367. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-013-0483-7
Document Type
Brief
Disciplines
Military and Veterans Studies | Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration | Social and Behavioral Sciences
Extent
2 pages
DCMI Type
Text
Keywords
Homeless persons, Veterans, Health services
Subject
Homeless veterans; Veterans; Imprisonment
Publisher
Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University
Date
8-22-2014
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University, "Research Brief: "Homelessness in a National Sample of Incarcerated Veterans in State and Federal Prisons"" (2014). Institute for Veterans and Military Families. 235.
https://surface.syr.edu/ivmf/235
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