Veterans Day

This November, our country will once again reflect and honor the men and women who serve or have served in the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day—Monday, November 11, 2019—is our annual opportunity to honor our living veterans for the sacrifices they have made for our nation. It is also a day to show our appreciation for the family members of our service men and women, for they too have sacrificed much.

Currently, only 2 million active duty, reserve and guard service members, less than 1% of our population, protect over 326 million of us every day. With approximately 20 million veterans in our country, Veterans Day is your opportunity to find a way to say “thank you."

November is the ideal time for veterans treatment courts to engage their community. This Veterans Day: Preparation, Events, & Media toolkit contains a wealth of resources to help you plan and execute events as well as educate your elected officials and the media.

For veterans like myself, Veterans Day can bring up mixed emotions, and for some it can usher in a difficult holiday season. For these reasons, we have also included tips on ensuring your staff, participants and mentors have the support they need.

We will highlight the news and photos you send us all month long on our Justice For Vets Facebook and Twitter accounts. We encourage you to like, follow and share!