A small but significant proportion of military veterans become involved in the criminal justice system (CJS) after leaving service. Liaison and Diversion (L&D) services aim to identify vulnerable offenders in …
In the criminal justice system, special populations, such as older adults or patients with infectious diseases, have been identified as particularly vulnerable to poor health outcomes. Military veterans involved in …
Using a nationally representative survey of prison inmates, this study analyzes veteran and non-veteran self-reports of their arrest controlling for a host of relevant demographic, mental health, and criminal history …
This report addresses to what extent the SToMP project implemented the recommendations made in the phase one independent evaluation. It also explores how SToMPs work has been embedded within routine …
This report details an evaluation that was commissioned to reflect upon the progress of criminal justice and partner agencies in Wales in supporting ex Armed Service Personnel, since the commencement …
This Framework sets out strategies to improve services for those at risk of entering or those already in the criminal justice system.
The Forces in Mind Trust have released a request for expressions of interest for research ideas around “Ex-Service personnel in the Criminal Justice System in England, Wales and Scotland.” “Avoiding …
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This paper seeks to understand the needs and help-seeking behaviour of ex-Armed Forces personnel in prison.
This research explores whether particular issues arise for this cohort when forming and sustaining healthy relationships and what services could potentially assist in avoiding domestic abuse perpetration and contact with …
This study evaluated the barriers to identification and access to specialist services for veterans within the criminal justice system in Wales.
This short animation outlines key facts and figures related to the Criminal Justice System (CJS) for the UK’s Armed Forces community. The video serves as an introduction to the CJS …
The CJS animation is the latest release from the FiMT Research Centre. The animation outlines key facts and figures related to the Criminal Justice System (CJS) for the UK’s Armed …
In the UK, since January 2015, as part of the Basic Custody Screening (BCS) interview, individuals entering custody have been asked whether they had previously served in the Armed Services …
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The purpose of this report is to hold up an objective mirror to the UK armed forces charity sector and, for the first time, provide an account of the criminal …
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This paper explores the involvement of veterans in the criminal justice system after leaving Service. Liaison and Diversion (L&D) services aim to identify vulnerable offenders in order to provide them with …
This guide provides information on some of the issues veterans might face and some of the military structures, customs and phrases that matter to ex-Service personnel but can be baffling …
In summer 2019, the Directory of Social Change (DSC) will publish a unique report, delivering the first overview of charities’ provision for veterans in the criminal justice system. Findings will …
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This article explores the factors and experiences associated with ex-armed forces personnel in prison. Interviewing 20 veterans from 5 prisons in England. The interviews were analysed and four themes were …
The National Information Centre on Children of Offenders is conducting a needs assessment on veterans in custody and their families. Former members of the Armed Forces constitute one of the …
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Since January 2015 in the UK, as part of the Basic Custody Screening (BCS) interview, individuals entering custody have been asked whether they had previously served in the armed services, …
This Bullets summary provides key points from the Snapshot Criminal Justice System, which summarises key themes and issues relating to housing and accommodation among UK serving personnel and veterans, including …
This Snapshot summarises themes and issues relating to the Criminal Justice System among UK serving personnel and veterans, including single people and families. The Snapshot sets out current structures of support …
This press release calls for more support for ex-servicemen and women entering the criminal justice system, in order to promote a stronger chance of rehabilitation. It centres of the announcement …
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This paper sets out how the UK will transform the way the country rehabilitates offenders, to make progress in driving down reoffending rates. We are clear that the level of …
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This article explores the key life events of veterans that can shape their offending behaviour. The paper argues that veterans’ violence may be rooted within personal biographies and psyches and …
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This report estimates how many people being supervised by Probation Trusts in England and Wales are Armed Forces veterans, and looks further into the interaction of veterans with the probation …
This guide explores provision in Wales for the health and wellbeing of prisoners who are veterans.
This analytical summary presents findings from the Offender Management Community Cohort Study (OMCCS) and the Resettlement Surveys (RS), to consider whether ex-service personnel with experience of the CJS have specific …
This findings paper summarises the literature on ex-Service personnel to explore the differing needs and experiences of this particular sub-group within the prison and custody population.
This article explores the impact of incarceration and substance use disorders/mental illness on finding employment, including at what point in the job search process incarceration might have an impact.
This report was produced for the Cobseo Criminal Justice Cluster Group and 1) details a comprehensive audit of UK-wide veteran offender specific services available across the criminal justice pathway 2) …
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This research explores the patterns of offending and mental health problems of ex-Service personnel who enter the Criminal Justice System (CJS). Identified here are differences in the types of mental health …
