Fact Sheet
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April 25, 2025
Veteran Mental Health & Incarceration
Protecting and supporting our veterans is a national duty. As of 2023, approximately 78% of veterans had served during wartime, while 22% served solely during peaceful times. Military service can contribute to increased risks of developing mental health challenges. Studies show that nearly 20% of veterans who served in Iraq or Afghanistan suffer from major depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), underscoring the urgent need for targeted support and resources.
Fact Sheet
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April 25, 2025
The Landscape of Mental Health in Our Law Enforcement Communities
Law enforcement and correctional officers (COs) are the backbone of safe communities. They risk their lives daily to uphold the law and protect citizens. Whether running toward danger or offering help in crises, they serve with unwavering dedication.
Fact Sheet
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April 25, 2025
Celebrating Second Chance Month
America spends more than $300 billion annually on incarceration, yet 70% of formerly incarcerated individuals re-offend when they lack stable housing and employment. Providing these individuals a second chance can help reduce recidivism, strengthen communities, and expand workforce participation by promoting targeted expungement, reentry support programs, and employment opportunities for nonviolent offenders.
Podcast
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April 24, 2025
The Lou Holtz Show with David Herche | S2E8
Coach Lou Holtz interviews entrepreneur David Herche on risk, resilience, and restoring American values through business, leadership, and legacy.
Bill Analysis
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April 24, 2025
Analysis of House Bill 25-1312: Legal “Protections” For Transgender People
HB 25-1312 would classify a parent’s refusal to affirm (i.e., parrot) their child’s subjective gender identity claims as a form of “coercive control.” Colorado courts would be required to consider this as “abuse” when determining parental rights in custody disputes.
Memorandum
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April 18, 2025
AFPI Staff Monitor April Presidential Runoff Elections
On April 13, 2025, we had the opportunity to observe Ecuador’s presidential runoff election firsthand. Hosted by Ecuador’s National Electoral Council (Consejo Nacional Electoral or CNE), the experience involved a full day of election observance in Quito, lending critical insights into the country’s electoral process, public sentiment, and security environment.