The Louisville Metro Department of Corrections is launching a new program to help veterans who are in custody. Jerry Collins, director of Louisville Metro Corrections, officially announced Operation VALOR (Veterans Aspiring for Life of Reform) on Thursday. who are part of this program will live in a new area designed to honor the service of armed forces veterans. Leave administration and planning. Corrections officials said several Metro Corrections officers are veterans themselves and have volunteered to help in a variety of ways, including mentoring. The program has also welcomed support from several community partners, including the Veteran’s Administration, Goodwill Industries, Veteran’s Club and Wellpath. The program is set to officially open on July 4.
The Louisville Metro Department of Corrections is launching a new program to help veterans in custody.
Jerry Collins, the director of Louisville Metro Corrections, officially announced Operation VALOR (Veterans Aspiring for Life of Reform) on Thursday.
Corrections officials said veterans who participate in this program will live in a new area designed to honor service as armed forces veterans.
The program will consist of substance abuse treatment, life skills education, job skills education, connection to services provided by the Veterans Administration, and discharge planning.
Corrections officials said several Metro Corrections officers are veterans themselves and have volunteered to help in a variety of ways, including mentoring.
The program has also welcomed support from several community partners, including the Veterans Administration, Goodwill Industries, Veterans Club and Wellpath.
The program is set to officially open on July 4.
