Can a support program keep homeless veterans out of jail?

NCT ID NCT04523337

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study looked at whether a program called MISSION-CJ can help homeless veterans who have both substance use and mental health problems stay out of trouble with the law. 134 veterans took part, and researchers tracked arrests, substance use, housing, and employment. The goal was to see if this support program improves their health and reduces time in jail.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Central Arkansas VHS John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital, Little Rock, AR

    Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205-5484, United States

  • VA Bedford HealthCare System, Bedford, MA

    Bedford, Massachusetts, 01730-1114, United States

  • VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA

    Palo Alto, California, 94304-1207, United States

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