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Former Incarcerated - VA Incarcerated Law - Benefits and Incarcerated - FAQ Former Incarcerated Veterans: Health Care for Re-entry Veterans Guides Incarcerated Veterans Re-entry Guides contain information on resources and how to plan a successful reentry. Please select a state to view local re-entry resources for incarcerated Veterans.
To Do List: Prerelease date: Send letter to new address needed for proof of identification for drivers license Have copy of DD 214 all educational Diplomas or certifications If service connected disabled apply for VA disability medical <30 days Release date:
2] Living Home/apartment 3] Apply for Social Security Card a) If retired, re/apply for Social Security b) If disabled non service connected -apply for SSDI 4] Apply for drivers license / state identification card 5] Contact VA Veteran Service Officer - apply for Pension, Compensation, Healthcare if applicable - reactivate service connection disability rating 6] IDES Veterans Employment Representative A] Resumes B] Letter of Explanation C] Apply for WOTC Federal Work Opportunity Tax Credits/ Insurance Bonding D] Job Search Plan E] Employers in area who hire formally incarcerated veterans 7] Education WIA - Pell & Map grants - Obtain GED If applicable 8] VA Hospital/Clinic Referral to specialist: IE Psychology Drug / Alcohol Addiction, Physical, Domiciliary 9] Department of Human Services apply for General Assistance and Food Stamps - Child Support adjustments 10] VAC Veterans Assistance Commission Superintendent - for Transportation to VAMC, Rent, & Other Assistance 11] Clothes - Salvation Army Churches and Stand Downs Goodwill Red Cross - 12] Other Service Pre- Employment Interview Checklist Employer research Veterans Employment Representative - {D.V.O.P. / L.V.E.R.} Determine three needs an employer is seeking for the position Website print information and job description Library Trade Magazines Other 3 5 Copies Cover Letter 3 5 Copies Resume` 3 5 Letters of Explanation {never use explain at interview on an employment application- you may have only chance to explain} Thank you note Master Application Proper Dress Clothes Practice possible employer questions and answers Post Interview Obtain business cards from Employer: Thank you Letter signed and sent: Identify a follow up date Comments and questions asked: Results Recreation/Leisure Time Boredom and the now lack of structure in your day are two of the biggest triggers for recidivism and relapse. Keep in mind while in prison, the day is planned out. Now that your on the outside, what will you be going to do with all your time? If you do not follow through on plans to participate in healthy and productive activities, you can get right back into a cycle of negative and destructive behaviors. Low-Cost Leisure and Recreational Activities Volunteer. - Join a support group. - The library Listen to music read a book. books, CDs, cassettes, videos, and sometimes even games, toys, and pictures can be borrowed from the library. |
