tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833750991063411284.post549667132731518827..comments2023-12-23T05:33:39.571-08:00Comments on PepTalk: Veterans in Our JailsDavid Pepperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15218387582439601537noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833750991063411284.post-72570613614624990542008-08-11T11:00:00.000-07:002008-08-11T11:00:00.000-07:00Get industry to stop their insulating tactics. I p...Get industry to stop their insulating tactics. I personally observed a younger man who I was trying to help get work, go into an entry level interview/workplace tour and not get hired. I had to submit all his info from my computer which was the only way they allowed an applicant access. He wasn't hired despite the job remaining posted. The job would've been one where the industry could take some responsibility to help the disenfranchised get work. They unfortunately did not. He could've walked to work as well which is important with no auto. I never got one call as a listed reference. <BR/><BR/>Our leaders need to convey this so industry can become solutions to vet issues and also for those looking to improve their current, unproductive situations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833750991063411284.post-68983591868126473382008-08-02T14:08:00.000-07:002008-08-02T14:08:00.000-07:00All very helpful comments. I will follow up on th...All very helpful comments. I will follow up on these good suggestions.<BR/><BR/>On the mental health court (second commenter), we are working to create one at the felony level, which would allow more serious cases to flow through.David Pepperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15218387582439601537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833750991063411284.post-13757696668726320632008-07-29T22:36:00.000-07:002008-07-29T22:36:00.000-07:00By the way, check out how many vets are living in ...By the way, check out how many vets are living in the homeless shelters run by JFS. The VAdministration should be footing some of that bill too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833750991063411284.post-2861653985500307212008-07-29T22:32:00.000-07:002008-07-29T22:32:00.000-07:00Again, very insightful.The Veteran's Service Commi...Again, very insightful.<BR/><BR/>The Veteran's Service Commission in Cincinnati - sucks!!!! (Remember the I Team report?). There system of approving vets for services is antiquated. They only make a decision on a case, at most, once a week. They are extremely tight with "their" money. African Americans might as well skip it - it is a haven of racism.<BR/><BR/>The VA Center, on the other hand, is extraordinary. In a recent addictions class, the professor (who audits treatment facilities) said the VA's program is the best in the region and the only facility locally that has any in patient detox.<BR/><BR/>The "Dom" or Domicillary located in Northern Kentucky serves Ohio vets. It has a great inpatient transitional housing unit that provides shelter, food, medical and dental care, and stipend paid work. Vets can stay for up to a year for addicts/alcoholics after care.<BR/><BR/>One problem with the Dom is they will no longer accept vets who have pending criminal cases - that NEEDS to be fixed.<BR/><BR/>Also, a problem with the Mental Health Court is that they don't take violent crimes (I think). Peculiar is that threatening suicide is considered a violent crime - so those who need intervention over incarceration are not permitted to have their cases go to Mental Health Court and have their charges dismissed for compliant help. This seems utterly ridiculous.<BR/><BR/>(I'd love a response on these issues)<BR/><BR/>Excellent work Pep, uncovering all these opportunities to save moneyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833750991063411284.post-24263716934585971752008-07-29T20:50:00.000-07:002008-07-29T20:50:00.000-07:00Good research and plan of action. These folks hav...Good research and plan of action. These folks have given their life for our country and do deserve to be cared for via the VA benefits. Saving tax dollars, county costs and improving public safety are key to the success of ALL county/city initiatives.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com