6 Ways To Improve Veterans Access To Civil Legal Aid By
Ronald Flagg
Isabelle OrdMilitary service members far too often return from risking their lives in defense of our freedoms only to face challenges that can be as daunting as the enemies they confronted on the battlefield.
Many veterans experience post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, unemployment, domestic violence, mental illness and homelessness.
If left unaddressed, these issues may also bring veterans into contact with the criminal justice system.
And civil legal problems including evictions, foreclosures, child custody disputes and a host of issues resulting from other-than-honorable discharges are often among the biggest barriers to a successful transition to civilian life.