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 Framework sets out strategies to improve services for those at risk of entering or those already in the criminal justice system.
This report provides findings that explore the inner workings and procedures at HMP Berwyn in the UK.
This paper seeks to understand the needs and help-seeking behaviour of ex-Armed Forces personnel in prison.
This paper explores the mental health and substance misuse needs of veterans in prison.
This paper looks at the characteristics of ex-Armed Forces offenders in prison.
This Bulletin, which deals specifically with military veteran prisoners held by the Scottish Prison Service, is one of a number of thematic commentaries presenting the key findings from the 2017 …
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 …
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 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 paper reviews the available evidence on whether UK veterans are increasingly and disproportionately involved with the criminal justice system in significantly higher numbers and suggests where further studies might …
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This research reports on a collaborative project between the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Ministry of Justice (MoJ), which has taken an alternative approach to determine the prevalence of ex-Service …
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This paper examines the needs and experiences of UK ex-service personnel in prison.
This is the final report of the Howard League inquiry which examined why ex-servicemen in the UK became involved in the criminal justice system, including offences committed, needs of the …
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This pamphlet focuses on decision-making processes in the police custody suite, the Gateway to the formal criminal justice system.
This review addresses former Armed Forces personnel who find themselves moving through the Criminal Justice System. It calls for coherent national guidance on working with former Armed Forces offenders and …
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New report emphasises the role of alcohol, social exclusion, and financial problems as contributing factors to why some ex-armed forces personnel end up in prison.
Following the Government’s announcement that ex-servicemen and women entering the criminal justice system will be better supported and given a stronger chance of rehabilitation, SSAFA underlines its commitment to providing …
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A project designed to help veterans as they go through the criminal justice system in Wales has been awarded funding from the Armed Forces Covenant fund. Support Transition of Military …
Welsh Veterans in Custody to receive specialised help Read More »
