Sheriff starting jail veterans program

Sheriff Boyer to Establish Veterans Program at Jefferson County Jail
The goal, according to Boyer is to reduce recidivism among veterans and to reduce the jail and housing costs for repeat offenders.
By Dan Barger

Jefferson County Sheriff Oliver “Glenn” Boyer announced in a press release Tuesday that the sheriff’s department will implement a “Veterans Program” at the Jefferson County Jail.

The program will use a team approach to provide military veterans the necessary rehabilitation resources that will reduce recidivism among county Veterans. Sheriff Boyer, a Vietnam Veteran himself, indicated he is excited about the possibility of reducing recidivism among veterans, and of achieving the secondary benefits to the county such as decreased jail and housing costs for repeat offenders.

At the time of admittance, approved veterans will be housed with other veterans in the jail. They will receive support through Veterans Administration (VA) Outreach Programs, which may include identification of benefits for psychiatric care, mental health, substance abuse, housing, sexual abuse, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Community Treatment Inc. (COMTREA) of Jefferson County will provide support and in-house counseling.
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