VJI Information Presentation for Fire Departments with Dakota Meyer

100 Library Drive,Chapel Hill NC 27514

10 May, 2023

Description

Join Dakota Meyer and Ken Atkinson for a training course as The Veterans' Justice Initiative (VJI) expands to teach firefighters about understanding the nuances and true scope of Veterans' mental health obstacles after they return home from service. Topics will cover: Signs and Symptoms of PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)Resources and Treatment for Combat Trauma and Survivor GuiltWorking with Justice Involved VeteransOverview of Veteran Treatment Courts“Grounding Techniques” for use by 1st Responders when dealing with a Veteran in a crisisSubstance Abuse issues impacting VeteransDiversion Skills for Law EnforcementCase Examples of Justice Involved Veterans The Veterans' Justice Initiative VJI strives to avoid the criminalization of mental illness, substance abuse and incarceration among Veterans by intervening on behalf of eligible Veterans at the outset of their contact with the criminal justice system.