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Why Veterans Remain at Greater Risk of Homelessness

The signs dot highway bridges and town halls, celebrating the return of armed services personnel from dangerous overseas missions. “Welcome Home,” they proudly, joyously, declare. But for many veterans—carrying the visible and invisible scars of battle, more vulnerable to suicide, physical and mental illness, and substance use disorders—the message rings hollow: they might not even have a stable …

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Telehealth in Correctional Facilities 

Why Do We Need Telehealth in Correctional Facilities, Jails, and Prisons? Telehealth in correctional facilities keeps guards and medical personnel safe, helps minimize the costs of transporting them to healthcare facilities and provides prisoners with timely and safe access to medical care. Let’s take a closer look at each of the benefits.  Security of guards, medical personnel, …

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Bringing accessible tablets to incarcerated people in correctional facilities

The Department of Corrections (DOC) provides tablets to the people housed in Minnesota’s state correctional facilities. These tablets aim to strengthen bonds between incarcerated populations and their friends, family, and the community. For those incarcerated, secure electronic devices provide further access to: Additionally, these devices provide positive leisure activities, such as games, movies, and books. …

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