The program I researched is the Veterans Incarcerated Program (VIP) at San Quentin State Prison located in Marin County, California. San Quentin is a large maximum-security prison that houses around 4,000 male inmates. VIP aims to address the needs of incarcerated veterans through counseling, support groups, and job training. Eligible participants must be former military with an honorable discharge. The program is overseen by a veteran services coordinator and peer mentors. VIP has been in operation since 2009 and participants engage in the program for the duration of their incarceration. Components include substance abuse education, mental health services, and vocational training. The program benefits inmates by providing rehabilitation services and a support