CBS to Air Interfaith Special VETERANS JOURNEY HOME: FAITH, HOPE and WAR, 10/4
Broadway World
September 17, 2015
VETERANS JOURNEY HOME: FAITH, HOPE and WAR, a CBS Interfaith Special, looks at the issues veterans face as they transition to civilian life. This special broadcast will be on the CBS Television Network Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015 (check local listings).
According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, there are 22 million veterans in the U.S. This program highlights the stories of some of these men and women who have volunteered to serve their country.
Traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress (PTS) are often referred to as the unseen wounds of war. It's estimated that 500,000 veterans have returned from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan with symptoms of PTS.
Less than half seek help for their condition, and many self-medicate with drugs and alcohol.
Among the areas impacted is the criminal justice system in Denton County, Texas, where a Veterans Treatment Court Program is offered as an option to serving time in jail.
Interviews include Judge David D. Garcia, and Virginia "Ginger" Simonson, Veteran Court Mentor Coordinator.
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