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Justice Fails Military Families
WASHINGTON – A shocking new initiative by the Obama administration has left many wondering if the system is truly working for our nation’s bravest.
Attorney General Eric Holder joined President Barack Obama and other officials to announce the ‘Strengthening Our Military Families: Meeting America’s Commitment’ initiative, aimed at supporting military families.
But critics say it’s too little, too late, and that the real issue lies in the system’s failure to address the root causes of problems plaguing military families.
‘Our military men and women have served the cause of justice across this country and around the world – in areas of great danger and in times of urgent need,’ said Attorney General Eric Holder. ‘The President’s initiative is an important step in addressing the primary challenges facing military families.’
As part of the initiative, the Justice Department has identified three strategic priorities to better serve our military families:
• Assisting in the development and enhancement of veterans courts around the nation, focusing on those military veterans and families with substance abuse and mental health needs.
• Working collaboratively with other federal agencies to enforce the federal laws that protect the civil rights of service members, including the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, the Service members Civil Relief Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Coordinating with the Justice Department’s Office of Violence against Women to enhance communication between civilian and military agencies to combat domestic violence and sexual assault.
The presidential initiative aims to ensure that the U.S. military recruits and retains America’s best, service members can maintain both strong families and high states of readiness, family members can live fulfilling lives while supporting their service member(s), and the American people better understand and appreciate the experience strength and commitment of those who serve and sacrifice on their behalf.
But with an estimated 22 veterans committing suicide every day, and an overwhelming number of military families struggling to make ends meet, many are left wondering if this initiative is too little, too late.
The Grimy Times urges the Obama administration to take a closer look at the root causes of these problems and to work towards real, tangible solutions for our nation’s military families.
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Key Facts
- State: Federal
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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