Jason A. Higgins

Dr. Jason A. Higgins, a Digital Scholarship Coordinator at Virginia Tech, brings vital insights on veterans' experiences after war and how they intersect with mass incarceration. He explores the impact of military service on mental health, recidivism, and the challenges of 'bad paper' discharges. Higgins discusses the historical context linking the Vietnam War to rising incarceration rates and highlights the role of incarcerated veterans in advocating for reform through Veterans Treatment Courts. His work emphasizes the need for nuanced discussions surrounding veterans' rights and societal support.

Jason A. Higgins, a historian and Digital Scholarship Coordinator at Virginia Tech Publishing, explores the profound ties between military service and mass incarceration in his groundbreaking work. He unveils eye-opening oral histories of veterans who became entangled in the criminal justice system post-service. Highlighting the impacts of government policies rooted in racism and patriarchal values, he discusses the rise of Veterans Treatment Courts and the importance of acknowledging veterans' complex realities. His research also emphasizes the need for thoughtful commemoration on Veterans Day.