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Veteran Justice Services

CVJP offers a comprehensive, centralized hub of support for justice-involved veterans, featuring curated legal guidance, training tools, and access to trusted partner services—all available at no cost. Whether you're seeking clarity on alternative sentencing laws, need mental health referrals, or need help navigating legal and community resources, this page empowers veterans, families, and attorneys with the tools to pursue alternatives to incarceration and build pathways toward healing and reintegration.

What CVJP Offers

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1-on-1 Veteran Support

From the first intake to case resolution, veterans receive personalized, veteran-centered guidance:

  • Criminal (Form A) or non-criminal (Form B) intake and case creation

  • Dedicated CVJP staff member assigned to each case

  • Initial mental health and suicide prevention assessment

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Connections to Care

We help veterans access the treatment and resources they need to heal and thrive:

  • In-depth discovery of underlying issues such as trauma, housing instability, or substance use

  • Long-term, one-on-one follow-up and support

  • Jail outreach and attorney coordination to prepare briefs and diversion plans

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Addressing the Consequences

When trauma and legal challenges go untreated, the risks are severe—homelessness, incarceration, and tragically, higher suicide rates. CVJP intervenes early with effective support systems to prevent these outcomes.

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Comprehensive Coordination 

We work seamlessly with the VA, Department of Mental Health, service providers, attorneys, and courts to ensure every veteran has access to holistic, wraparound support.

CVJP Application Process

Start Your Application

Our intake process is the first step toward connecting veterans with the support they’ve earned. We take the time to listen, understand, and assess each individual’s needs—ensuring they are linked with the right resources from the very beginning. Through personalized interviews and assessments, we create tailored support plans that address challenges such as trauma, housing, or legal issues. With open, compassionate communication, CVJP makes the transition into services smooth and empowering, helping veterans take confident steps forward.

How it works?

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Choose the right form:

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Suicide Risk Assessment Survey:

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Submit your form:

  • After submission, CVJP will send an electronic Release of Information.

  • Prefer paper? Download the form [here], complete it, and email it to office@cvjp.org.

For assistance, email us at office@cvjp.org

or call 213-374-6740

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How to Refer a Veteran

Referring a veteran to CVJP is simple—and it can make a life-changing difference. Our goal is to ensure every veteran has access to the right support and resources at the right time.

How it works?

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Choose the right form:

  • Basic details about the veteran, including service history

  • Any relevant legal or court documents (if available)

Submit documents to office@cvjp.org or call 213-374-6740 for assistance.

What Happens Next

Once the referral is received, a CVJP team member will reach out directly to the veteran. We’ll guide them through the intake process, connect them with tailored support, and walk with them every step of the way toward healing and resolution.

Pathways to Purpose

At CVJP, we believe every veteran has a purpose beyond their struggles. By providing alternatives to incarceration, connecting veterans to treatment, and offering compassionate support, we help them find stability, dignity, and a renewed sense of direction.

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Your support makes this possible—ensuring that veterans not only find safety and healing, but also rediscover their worth and their place in the community.

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