Justice With Purpose:
Healing Communities By Helping LA Veterans & Service Members In Need
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CVJP uniquely supports veteran defendants across Los Angeles County with personalized legal advocacy, diversion programs, and holistic care, replacing punishment with the purpose of building stronger communities. Learn how we work
Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM
Call 213-374-6740
Our Vision
We envision a justice system where every veteran is met with understanding, not punishment, and where healing, dignity, and community support replace cycles of incarceration.
Our Mission
CVJP helps all who have served in the US military with legal diversion, reentry, and comprehensive services, providing one-on-one support, so they can contribute to safer neighborhoods and stronger communities they call home.
Our Values
Justice = Empathy, Advocacy, Transformation
Empathy
Justice isn’t just about enforcing laws—it’s about recognizing the unique challenges veterans face. CVJP leads with compassion, honoring their sacrifices and treating them as individuals rather than statistics. By centering empathy, we create a system rooted in healing, not punishment, and ensure that every veteran is given the dignity they deserve.
Transformation
Advocacy
At CVJP, advocacy means more than legal defense—it means fighting for alternatives to incarceration, protecting veterans’ rights, and opening doors to fair opportunities. Through collaboration with mental health professionals, social workers, and wellness organizations, we bridge the gap between veterans and the resources they need—keeping them connected to support instead of cycles of incarceration, homelessness, or despair.
True justice is transformative. CVJP helps veterans heal, regain their self-worth, and reintegrate into their communities. With diversion programs, legal guidance, and holistic services, we focus on lasting change—for the individual, their families, and the community. By breaking harmful cycles, we restore dignity and build stronger, healthier futures for all.
How do we do it?
Through Alternative Sentencing
California Veteran Statutes/Laws
There are laws in California that provide for alternative sentencing that connect current and former military service members to treatment and services as opposed to incarceration or other sanctions.
California’s veteran statutes recognize that military service can leave lasting impacts—physical, emotional, and psychological. For many veterans, challenges like PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or substance use are directly connected to their service. These laws provide a second chance by offering alternative sentencing that prioritizes treatment, recovery, and reintegration over incarceration. By connecting veterans to the services they’ve earned, we honor their sacrifices, reduce recidivism, strengthen families, and build safer, healthier communities.
Penal Code Section 1001.80
Statute allows for military and veterans that qualify to do a pre-plea diversion treatment program in any misdemeanor case and upon successful completion have the case dismissed.
Penal Code Section 1170.9
Statute allows military and veterans that qualify to get veteran treatment program at sentencing rather than incarceration, it includes felonies that qualify for probation. Upon successful completion the restorative relief may include reducing the felony to a misdemeanor, waiving fees and fines, sealing the record.
Penal Code Section 1170.91
Statute allows for conditions such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to be used for mitigation in sentencing
Why is alternative sentencing for veterans important.
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For Veterans
California’s alternative sentencing laws can mean the difference between a criminal record and a fresh start. Many justice-involved veterans face challenges rooted in their service—such as PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or substance use—that are best addressed through treatment and support, not punishment. By connecting veterans to the care they need, these laws protect futures, restore dignity, and honor their service
For The Community
These programs break cycles of incarceration, reduce recidivism, and strengthen public safety. When veterans return home healthy, employed, and supported, families are stronger, neighborhoods are more stable, and the entire community benefits from their renewed contributions. They bring renewed purpose and leadership to civic life, and their success inspires hope across future generations.
Serving LA County Veterans
We served more than 2000 veterans since 2017
Our Location
Business Hours
Monday - Friday
Walk-ins 9am-1pm
Address
Bob Hope Patriotic Hall
1816 S. Figueroa St.
Floor 2
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Voices from the community
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The encouragement and resources I received here have helped me rebuild my confidence. This place gave me a sense of belonging and a renewed purpose in life.
David H., Marine Corps Veteran
Voices from the community
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The encouragement and resources I received here have helped me rebuild my confidence. This place gave me a sense of belonging and a renewed purpose in life.