Improving health services for veterans involved in the justice system
Evaluating Health Services for Justice-Involved Veterans to Improve Policy and Practice
This study is looking at how well the Veterans Justice Programs help veterans who are in jail or on probation, aiming to find ways to improve their healthcare, housing, and overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Palo Alto, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11054569 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on veterans who are involved in the criminal justice system, including those who are incarcerated or on probation. It aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Veterans Justice Programs (VJP), which provide outreach, assessment, and case management to these veterans. By developing a program evaluation dashboard, the research will identify gaps in services and help improve healthcare, housing, and overall outcomes for justice-involved veterans. The study employs a mixed methods approach to gather comprehensive data on the VJP's impact.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who are currently involved in the criminal justice system, including those who are incarcerated or on probation.
Not a fit: Patients who are not veterans or those who are not involved in the criminal justice system may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare and support services for justice-involved veterans, ultimately enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that targeted programs for justice-involved veterans can lead to improved outcomes, suggesting that this approach has the potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Palo Alto, United States
- Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys — Palo Alto, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Finlay, Andrea K — Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys
- Study coordinator: Finlay, Andrea K
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.