How Legal Services Help Prevent Veteran Suicides
Talk Justice An LSC Podcast
English - November 14, 2023 12:00 - 32 minutes - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsNews legal aid legal services legal technology access to justice lawyers attorneys civil legal aid justice Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Experts discuss how legal services contribute to veteran suicide prevention on LSC's “Talk Justice” podcast. The most recent data places the veteran suicide rate at 57% higher than non-veterans. Research indicates that social factors contribute to veterans’ suicide risk. Many of these factors that harm veterans’ mental health relate to civil legal problems that can be addressed with the help of an attorney. For more information on veterans’ legal needs and helpful resources, visit lsc.gov/spotlight-veterans-rights.