Veteran Incarceration: Lived Experience and Pathways to Rehabilitation - Paperback

by Jason D. Flake (Author), Steven L. Arxer (Author), James P. Lepage (Author)

Through qualitative interviews with formerly incarcerated veterans, this book focuses on the lived experiences, and behaviors associated with the incarceration of veterans.

Author Biography

Jason D. Flake is a veteran of the armed forces and retired law enforcement officer. He is a research scientist at the VA North Texas Health Care System conducting research that focuses on identifying mental health and substance use treatment barriers among justice-involved veterans.

Steven L. Arxer is Professor of Sociology in the Department of Sociology & Anthropology at the University of Texas at Arlington. He also serves as co-investigator and lead qualitative researcher on a study that explores intervention strategies to help veteran's better transition from prison back to society.

James P. LePage is the Associate Chief of Staff for Research and Development for the VA North Texas Health Care and a professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He also serves as a principal investigator on the Veterans Affairs' Office of Research and Development funded research consortium "Supporting Employment and
Resources for Veterans' Economic Security."