Financial and legal challenges can be a distraction from the mission of current service members and an additional burden to veterans and military families struggling to re-integrate into civilian society. Often when these challenges emerge, many veterans may hesitate reaching out for help due to the self-reliant nature of their training (Khalfani-Cox, 2011).
Learn more about financial and legal challenges and the military community.
The following are community solutions for addressing the financial and legal challenges of veterans and their families. These community solutions were identified and developed by a national coalition of over 55 veteran and military-serving organizations nonprofits and government agencies.
Community Solutions
- Financial and Legal Training - Educate the community about common financial/legal issues and available resources.
- Veterans Court - Steps to utilize special court systems that are sensitive to military issues.
- Community Action Team - Learn how to form a financial and legal Community Action Team.