Citation

Beckerman A, Fontana L. Crim. Justice Behav. 1989; 16(4): 412-428.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1989, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0093854889016004002

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This article considers the incidence of criminal activities and incarceration among Vietnam veterans in the United States.

RESULTS are presented from published and unpublished studies. Most studies indicate that Vietnam-era veterans do not have significantly higher arrest rates than nonveterans but that Vietnam theater veterans do have higher rates. These arrests are primarily for nonviolent offenses. Available evidence gives no indication how common Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and other delayed-stress conditions are among the incarcerated Vietnam veteran populations, or of the relationship between such conditions and criminal activities. We need more and better descriptive data on those incarcerated, as well as those on probation and parole, so that appropriate legal and interventive services can be offered.

Language: en