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Hmm...
Pros: Structure, a familiar environment/routine, possible camaraderie. Other veterans who can understand what they went through, ie less stigma and more chances to discuss.
Cons: Veterans may dwell together on distressing war experiences.The rage and interpersonal difficulties that come with PTSD (in the ones that have it) could exacerbate things when veterans are grouped to live closely together.
Also the rigid structure might mirror any previous stresses of the military, or make it even more difficult to adjust back to the general community after release.
I'd be interested to see how it turns out.
But I do think this course of action is missing the wood for the trees. ie. If the number of vets in prison is so high that the volunteers-near-release alone can fill a dorm, there's a deeper problem.
Ps. The schmaltzy 'patriotism' angle fucks me right off, and a designated dormitory in prison is no substitute for actual support or health care.
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