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NATIONAL INCARCERATED PROGRAM
And
Veteran in Conflict with the Law Program
A program of
Veterans of the Vietnam War, Inc.
| Herbert Hennen |
Phone: 614-228-6788 |
| National Director of Incarcerated Progam |
Fax:
614-221-6787 |
| Post Office Box 23129 |
Email:
[email protected] |
| Columbus, OH 43223-1000 |
Phone: 1800-843-8626 |
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| Robert Miller |
Phone: 614-228-6788 |
| National Executive Director |
Fax:
614-221-6787 |
| Veterans in Conflict with the Law Program |
Email:
[email protected] |
| Post Office Box 23129 |
Phone: 1800-843-8626 |
| Columbus, OH 43223-1000 |
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Dear Reader,
Incarcerated Veterans Programs works on three things, First, Communication by any means. Second, a means
to exchange ideas with outside legislation and other Veterans groups, working with existing networks to make a National voice! Third, so the
inside and outside Veteran knows someone cares about their plight. The
U.S. now is number one in the race of criminalization. It is said that 1
in 5 Americans have been in Jail, Prison, on probation or parole. Of
these, 35% are Veterans; many end up homeless and/or on some type of
drugs. That is where Conflict with the Law works.
We in
no way will we feel sorry for the man that will not take responsibility
for his Veteran Community. We are a group who works for our fellow
Veterans needs and when we can, their dreams. We offer hope and a better
feeling of self-worth. The mental health programs are needed more and more
from Department of Veterans Affairs.
Our mission is to start Veterans
Groups inside the prisons (with the permission of each Warden) so the
residents can work together to help each other with normal Department of
Veterans Affairs paperwork. We depend on outside Veterans Groups, County
VSO’S, State Veterans offices and DVA. All of these offices have been a
great help. The mental health section of the VA is growing to include many
things.
As an inmate it costs nothing to join VVnW. There are no dues
until release then it’s only $20.00 a year. At no time do you
have to belong to our group to get assistance. Upon receipt of your DD214
and application we will send you a membership card and our quarterly
newsletter twice a year, the Incarcerated Leader.
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You have to remember that many of
these men & women are first time offenders and even the long term
inmates are being released in large numbers and are moving back to our
communities. If we fall short in helping them, recidivism is guaranteed!
Many do not have a place to go and become homeless. They live and die on
the streets and riverbanks with no one to offer hope. WE DO!
As a International Veterans Group
there are certain things we cannot do. We will not help anyone with a
criminal suit, get out of prison, write letters to officials, find a place
for parole or print other inmates addresses in our newsletter. We do not have the funds.
Please remember, A Veteran is a
Veteran no matter what! We did not ask for a background check in the war
when we trusted the guy next to us, the same should still apply now.
We work with Citizens United for
Rehabilitation of Errants (CURE), Prison Fellowship, the Coalition of the
Homeless and other groups to try to meet the needs of our brothers and
sisters in Conflict with the Law.
Fraternally,
Herbert Hennen
National Facilitator
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