The purpose of this study was to explore the military-to-civilian transition experiences among US women veterans. This study used a survey to examine employment and personal well-being outcomes (sense of …
The Peace of Mind (POM) program was designed to enable combat veterans in Israel to process their combat experience, address difficulties in the transition to civilian life and facilitate psychological …
The purpose of the current research effort was two-fold: (a) determine what behaviors successful veteran job candidates perform during the job application process that distinguish them from less successful ones, …
Veterans to workplace: Keys to successful transition Read More »
Military members want to do well when they leave service. Good well-being is one way of thinking about success in the transition to life after service. The word well-being has …
This study examined six indicators of perceived financial status among newly transitioned Veterans over a period of 3 years and then examined perceived financial well-being measured in two domains—satisfaction and …
Financial Status and Well-being in Recently Separated Military Veterans Read More »
This study sought to understand what components of employment programs would positively affect career advancement in recently transitioned US veterans.
This study sought to understand whether The Peace of Mind (POM) intervention program reduced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and encouraged post-traumatic growth (PTG) in Israeli veterans. Data was collected …
This report is the final one in the series of reports on transition from the Scottish Veterans Commissioner (SVC). Throughout this series, the focus has been on how collectively Scotland …
Positive Future: Getting Transition Right in Scotland – Health & Wellbeing Read More »
This report details an exploratory study of everyday decision-making as a civilian, including when it comes to transition out of the Armed Forces into civilian life and in terms of …
Leaving The Armed Forces and Living as a Civilian Read More »
This research addressed three measures of negative transitioning, mental ill-health, imprisonment and homelessness, using a sample of 323 respondents from all Services across the UK and in the support sector, …
The aim of this paper was to examine its validity among recently released Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members using data from the Canadian Armed Forces Transition and Well-Being Survey (CAFTWS).
This conversation piece (from a special collection presented in the Journal of Veterans Studies) argues that more needs to be done to identify the benefits of employing armed forces veterans.
This paper explores the concept of transition as understood in relation to student veterans.
This article argues for the importance of community writing groups on college campuses targeted towards female veterans to aid in female student veterans’ successful transition to the university.
This paper shares the experiences of one veteran as they transitioned to civilian life. More widely, the paper considers the impact of engaging with veterans on research and how this …
This study explores how gender and sex shape the military-to-civilian transition (MCT) for women. Thirty-three Canadian women Veterans were interviewed about their military service and post-military life. MCT research often …
The Veterans Affairs Canada Well-being Framework describes seven areas of well-being that contribute to a military member’s successful return to the civilian world. This perspective argues that, although there is …
How well is Canada serving the women who have served us? Read More »
This book chapter explores military transition theory to help develop understanding of the factors related to military to civilian workplace transition.
This report details a study that explores the longer-term employment outcomes of veterans in relation to the support they received during transition. Further, the report identifies barriers and facilitators to …
Longer-Term Employment Outcomes of Ex-Service Personnel Read More »
This article explores what veterans can bring to non-military organisations when they join the civilian workforce.
Participants Wanted! Are you an Armed Forces Veteran who relocated to Scotland in the last 10 years or are you thinking about relocating? If so, we want to hear from …
Participants wanted for research into transition experiences in Scotland Read More »
This paper explores reintegration into civilian life following a military career, through the concept of an individual’s identity structure.
This editorial piece gives a brief summary of what is known about military families experiencing transition.
This paper reviews existing research on military-to-civilian transition (MCT), specifically in terms of sex, gender and intersectionality.
The aim of this study was to identify Scottish veterans receiving financial hardship assistance from SSAFA and explore factors that might predict where those recipients are located. Using an anonymised …
Mike Bates is studying an MSc in Organisational and Business Psychology at Kingston University London. “I am conducting research for my master’s dissertation, for which I will be exploring what …
Participants wanted for research into veterans’ post-military job satisfaction Read More »
This paper explores military to civilian transition for young combat soldiers, with a focus on the use of a 5-day program to aid this reintegration process.
This paper explores the reintegration challenges veterans may face when returning from combat. Further to this, the paper discusses what civilians should know about this process and what they can …
This paper explores the reasons why veterans want and continue to volunteer for the military post-service.
This report explores housing decisions as part of military to civilian transition for Scottish veterans.
The Forces in Mind Trust Research Centre has published a paper in the Journal of Veterans Studies. The paper provides an overview of UK policies around housing for veterans and …
Armed Forces and Veteran Housing Policies: The United Kingdom 2021 Vision Read More »
This study explores the experiences of veterans transitioning into higher education. Focusing on how student-veterans sought to define their identities and establish their purpose post service. To understand this a …
Charlie, Mike, Victor: Student Veterans’ Loss of Purpose Read More »
The purpose of this article is to explore why and how veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan are objectified as heroes and used for various political and commercial ends. Recommendations …
“Thank a Veteran”: The Elevation and Instrumentation of U.S. Military Veterans Read More »
This guide has been produced to provide information on a range of topics to consider as you plan for your transition to civilian life in Scotland. It aims to give …
A Guide to Services for The Armed Forces Community in Scotland Read More »
This technical report from NATO summarises the national policies around military-to-civilian-transition of nations that participated in NATO’s Research and Technology Group, and offers insight into components of a successful transition
This case study explores the experiences of student veterans who participated in a veterans transition seminar course (TSC). A sample of 54 veterans participated in focus groups that were digitally …
This paper details a longitudinal study that examines the military to civilian reintegration of veterans to civilian society.
Join us for the Forum Takeover this afternoon. This is a pre-conference live event on the theme, ‘Transition of Service People and Families’. Nick Wood will be live on the …
This statistical bulletin provides summary statistics on employment outcomes, six months after leaving service, for UK regular and Gurkha service personnel who left the UK armed forces and accessed employment …
Career Transition Partnership Annual Statistics: UK Regular Service Personnel Employment Read More »
This paper discusses the military to civilian transition for veterans with psychological disorders.
This opportunity is to work on an AHRC-funded project with researchers based at Anglia Ruskin University. The project is ‘Stories in Transition: Examining the role of arts, culture and sport …
Opportunity for UK-Based Research Fellow to Work on ‘Stories in Transition’ Project Read More »
This article explores veteran identity from the first-person perspective of a former Army officer of 25 years.
This article explores themes of belonging and attachment in veterans who transition from the military into higher education.
This article explores the concept of military culture, in a bid to describe and define it. The article takes into consideration how this culture factors into the construct of veteran …
This report takes an in-depth look at housing for ex-Service personnel, including housing decisions as part of the transition process, how organisations work together on housing-related issues for ex-Service personnel …
The aim of this report is to share information and suggestions for actions and service provision that will support veterans as they transition into civilian employment. The report focuses on …
Positive Futures, Getting Transition Right in Scotland Read More »
This study focuses on veterans transitioning out of the military into higher education. The study surveys 328 student veterans to gage their perception of services specifically designed for them, with …
This piece of research sought to investigate the relationship between participation in training programmes and gainful employment in Gulf War – Era II veterans. The study is unique in three …
This piece of research responds to the large number of African American veterans transitioning out of the US military. Successful transition is often a result of taking part in transition …
This paper explores the experiences of children who transition between schools as part of their family’s military service.
This book offers a toolkit for researchers and practitioners on best practices for the reintegration of military veterans returning to civilian society.
This article presents the Success in Transition Model and proposes it as a framework for conceptualizing the current Transition Assistance Program (TAP). TAP supports US military members as they leave …
These bullets summarise the wider Snapshot covering research looking at financial issues affecting military personnel and veterans who are serving or have served in the full-time UK ‘Regular’ Armed Forces …
This Snapshot summarises financial issues affecting military personnel and veterans who are serving or have served in the full-time UK ‘Regular’ Armed Forces (AF) (except where stated as also applicable …
This thesis uses the author’s personal experience of transitioning away from a career in the British Army to highlight how the unique nature of military life and work can present …
This executive summary is for a report that explores aspects of Service life that may have a negative impact on the mental health of members of the Armed Forces.
This report explores aspects of Service life that may have a negative impact on the mental health of members of the Armed Forces.
This report presents interim findings of a project to understand the transition to civilian life for ex-Service personnel with physical conditions as a result of Service life.
This case study examines the Transition Assistance Programme (TAP). TAP is an American programme which is designed to prepare American service members and their families for the transition to civilian …
This report explores how many veterans are accessing and succeeding in higher education.
This paper explores how military veterans are accessing and succeeding in higher education.
This paper explores the nature of transition experiences of veterans in Northern Ireland.
Participant Information Sheet Further information for professionals
This report gives a perspective on the potential impact of future trends on the transition of our Armed Forces community from military to civilian life.
This report evaluates the 2017 transition study, which itself was a study that built on the outcomes of the 2013 Transition Mapping Study.
This briefing document details research from RAND Europe into the experience of transition for families leaving the Services.
When servicewomen and men leave the armed forces, their care transfers to the statutory and third sector where the quality and provision of services can vary enormously. This edited book, …
Military Veteran Psychological Health and Social Care Read More »
This chapter is part of the book Discourses We Live By: Narratives of Educational and Social Endeavour.
This book chapter features in the book Military Veteran Reintegration: Approach, Management, and Assessment of Military Veterans Transitioning to Civilian Life. The book offers a toolkit for researchers and practitioners on best …
This book chapter features in the book Military Veteran Reintegration: Approach, Management, and Assessment of Military Veterans Transitioning to Civilian Life. The book offers a toolkit for researchers and practitioners on best …
Essential components for a successful military-to-civilian transition Read More »
This book chapter features in the book Military Veteran Reintegration: Approach, Management, and Assessment of Military Veterans Transitioning to Civilian Life. The book offers a toolkit for researchers and practitioners on best …
This book chapter features in the book Military Veteran Reintegration: Approach, Management, and Assessment of Military Veterans Transitioning to Civilian Life. The book offers a toolkit for researchers and practitioners on best …
Military-to-civilian transition policies, processes, and program efforts Read More »
This paper explores the reconnection to family and civilian life for veterans who served in the Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts.
This paper explores military to civilian transition challenges and engagement in caregiving among spouses of newly released Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) veterans.
The Office of the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel has given Australian Catholic University (ACU) a grant of more than $240,000 from the 2019-20 Supporting Younger …
Veterans Entry Program in Australia – grants to support transition to university Read More »
This report explores data gained from interviews with Australian Army reservists who have dealt with the challenges of re-joining the civilian workforce after having been deployed overseas on operational duty.
This is an executive summary of a report that explores the experiences of Service leavers, including their challenges and experiences in the civilian jobs market, who are over 50 years …
Understanding Service Leavers Aged 50+: Executive Summary Read More »
This report explores the experiences of Service leavers, including their challenges and experiences in the civilian jobs market, who are over 50 years old.
This paper explores the transition of children families into public schools in Hawaii.
This repository item is a video of an interview with Dr Jim McDermott, who conducted research into transition and the experience of military veterans. In Dr McDermott’s words, “[m]ost long …
Successful Military to Civilian Transition – A Video Interview Read More »
CIMVHR is pleased to announce a new research opportunity. The Institute is seeking a researcher or research team from one of our member universities to conduct the following research project: …
The Transition Webinar series has been developed by ASCN (New Zealand), a Not For Profit organisation in collaboration with Veterans Affairs New Zealand, the NZ Defence Force and the University …
Transition Webinar Series – Links to Full Series of Webinars Read More »
This article explores the management of stress and adaptation to stressors in military families.
This bullets summary provides key points from the Snapshot Housing, which summarises key themes and issues relating to housing and accommodation among UK serving personnel and veterans, including single people …
This Snapshot summarises themes and issues relating to housing and accommodation among UK serving personnel and veterans, including single people and families. The Snapshot sets out policy responses and current structures …
This pilot study explores the neighbourhood characteristics that shape reintegration for returning Service members and their families.
This article presents a model that can be used by healthcare professionals, such as nurses, to understand the experience of military families.
This article explores the experience of military families and the challenges they face with relocating and coping with school transitions.
This short animation outlines key facts and figures related to housing for the UK’s Armed Forces community. The video serves as an introduction to Snapshot Housing, which is a plain …
Forces.net have recently run a campaign on ‘Life After Service’: “Some of the many fantastic stories of what ex-servicemen and women go on to achieve with their lives and careers …
This webinar is for those with experience in the Armed Forces who are looking to develop their civilian career post-Service It has been organised by the Officers’ Association with Project …
This document provides a short briefing for employers on the Female Service Leavers and Employment report. The full report examines transition for female Service leavers moving from the Armed Forces …
Employing Female Service Leavers – Employer Brief Read More »
This paper uses qualitative methods to explore the transition-related stressors experienced by military students who are highly mobile.
The Forces Network has been taking a look at the benefits and transferable skills that veterans bring to the work-place. Attention to detail, discipline and time-management are drilled into recruits …
Tickets are now on sale for the FiMT Research Centre Conference 2020: Transition of Service People and Families. Speakers at this conference will include a range of experts bringing together …
Tickets On Sale: FiMT Research Centre Conference 2020 #FiMTRC2020 #FiMpacT Read More »
The Office for Veterans’ Affairs says former personnel who apply for civil service roles will be guaranteed the chance to be interviewed. British military veterans are to receive guaranteed interviews …
‘Guaranteed’ Veterans’ Job Interviews To Begin This Year Read More »
This guide has been developed to offer information, written specifically for families. It covers areas highlighted as needed by families and Service personnel who participated in previous research into family …
This summary details research into whether participation in different types of activities influenced health and adjustment for service members who were transitioning from military service.
This report aims to offer a strategic overview of transition from the Armed Forces against the current economic, demographic and social backdrop in Scotland, bringing up-to-date and developing the work …
Positive Futures – Getting Transition Right in Scotland Read More »
This paper explores transition from active duty to veteran status for individuals with diabetes.
This article explores research that centred around the transition stories of US veterans.
This guide was produced by the UK’s Ministry of Defence for Service Leavers, to provide help and advice on a range of topics relevant to planning for transition to civilian …
This publication outlines and details the UK’s tri-Service holistic transition policy and procedures. This document exists in tandem with JSP 534 which details resettlement procedures and employment support across Defence and …
Military personnel and their families are to receive enhanced support from the MOD as they re-join civilian life, the Defence Secretary has announced today (1 Nov 19). The expanded support …
New service launched to provide enhanced support to personnel leaving the UK military Read More »
This paper explores the relationship between social support and post traumatic stress disorder in veterans in transition.
This Canadian study uses labour market indicators found in two studies to determine the employment outcomes for Canadian veterans, when they transition from military to civilian life. The paper made …
This paper explores the early months of a person’s transition out of the military and their non-use of healthcare and social service programs during this time.
This paper explores what services veterans used to assist their reintegration into civilian life after Service.
This booklet has been produced for UK Service Leavers, to help provide advice on a range of topics as personnel plan for their transition to civilian life. It aims to …
A former UK soldier who now works as a nurse is encouraging more male serving personnel to consider a similar career change. Now working as a lecturer at Plymouth University, Danny …
Should Former Male Soldiers Consider A Nursing Career? Read More »
The purpose of these associated policy documents is to set out the procedures by which the policy for provision of resettlement and employment support is implemented across Defence and within …
JSP 534: the tri-service resettlement and employment manual Read More »
This report examines the transition female Service Leavers make from the Armed Forces into civilian paid employment. A shorter brief on the research for employers is also available.
Beyond being the best: Educating for narrative repair in transition from British Army to ‘Civvy Street’ This is an extract from Graham Cable’s latest post on his blog WriteForYour.Life, which …
This article describes an innovative project affording military service personnel serving in health occupational specialties the opportunity for completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
This paper explores the theme of loss of belonging during the transition from military to civilian life and the impact this has on a veteran’s development of their civilian social …
This document includes pre-reading material, research and tools that provide background understanding to the Military Human CPD course, available in the UK as part of York St John University’s The …
The Military Human (TM): Understanding Military Culture & Transition Read More »
This paper is a call to action for more research into the transition experiences of spouses from military to civilian life. The paper argues that although not in the military, …
Employment of veterans after leaving military service appears to be an important factor affecting their transition back to civilian life. Although there are employment programs in place to assist veterans …
Veterans’ civilian employment experiences: Lessons learnt from focus groups. Read More »
This report looks at the potential barriers UK families face to a smooth transition to civilian life and future employment.
New research from Openreach – the UK’s largest private sector employer of Armed Forces people – has found that veterans are struggling to adjust to working life in Civvy Street, …
For this study, a group veteran and military participants at an urban university were interviewed to determine the extent to which current campus conditions foster a sense of belonging for …
Beyond the Barricade: A Holistic View of Veteran Students at an Urban University Read More »
This paper compares the academic achievement of veterans and non-veterans enrolled at the University of Iowa.
This paper explores the engagement of veterans in higher education in the United States.
This paper explores the transition of veterans into higher education and the factors that affect this transition.
This paper explores the social reintegration of veterans following military service.
This report gives an overview of the activities of the Forces in Mind Trust and is a useful document for those wanting to gain an overview of some of the …
The aim of this paper is to initiate a discussion about the military readiness of the reserve forces by submitting our Military Legacy Model that is based mainly on Bourdieu’s …
This report lists all publications produced by the Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) Research Directorate from 1992 to 2018. Short descriptions for each publication give an insight into the work of …
This paper reviews need assessments conducted to explore the challenges faced by veterans and their families. The review highlights key issues, including those most studied and where there are gaps …
This report details a project that aimed to improve transition out of the Armed Forces by engaging families through behavioural insights.
This Statistical bulletin provides summary statistics on employment outcomes, six months after leaving Service, for UK regular and Gurkha Service personnel who left the UK Armed Forces and accessed employment …
Career Transition Partnership Annual Statistics: UK Regular Service Personnel Employment Read More »
Although many veterans make the transition from military to civilian life without difficulty, a small proportion struggle due to an impact on mental and physical wellbeing. Stigma and a reluctance …
This document provides a framework for effectively planning and delivering personalised care in line with the health commitments of the UK’s Armed Forces Covenant.
This paper explores the veteran experience of higher education.
This paper explores and compares the experience of veteran students with non-veteran students at university.
This paper explores the veteran experience of university and what it is like for veterans transitioning to higher education.
Photographer Ed Gold interviewed soldiers who served in Afghanistan and asked them about their experiences of adjusting to civilian life. Soldiers Callum Wright, Scott Meenagh, Geoff Dunn, Dan Eccles and …
From the Paras to civvy street: Life after the Army Read More »
Armed Forces Minister Mark Lancaster has announced an increased support package for 22,000 Gurkha veterans and their families… The veterans, who all joined the Brigade of Gurkhas before 2007, will …
Enhanced Package Of Support For Gurkhas in the UK Read More »
This report details a research project to explore the experiences of younger military veterans within higher education, including their university aspirations and perceived barriers to university access.
This paper explores Australian veteran engagement with higher education and how engagement with higher education could be an important part of the transition process.
All service leavers will receive a new ID card to mark their time in the armed forces. A new ID card for armed forces veterans, which will help them access …
New veterans ID cards rolled out to service leavers Read More »
This thesis consists of two papers, the first paper is a review of literature that explores veteran transition to civilian life. This paper concludes with suggestions that further research is …
Graham Cable blogs at Writeforyour.life and has recently put up a new post which he describes as “an extract from the current version of my intro to my doctorate in education (EdD) …
This paper details a panel discussion exploring the military veteran within the civilian population. Many myths have grown up surrounding the figure of the military veteran within the civilian population. …
This paper presents a comparison of the health of early service leavers with both longer-serving veterans and with non-veterans, and explores implications for transition.
In Canada, 14% of the estimated Veteran population are female. However, recent data on Veterans has not been examined by sex across service, demographic and well-being characteristics. This study examines …
Veterans in Canada released since 1998: A Sex-disaggregated Profile Read More »
Over the past few days it has been reported in the UK that housing priority for veterans could be changing. Former service personnel suffering from PTSD or other mental illnesses …
Prioritising Social Housing For UK Ex-Service Personnel Read More »
The ‘Access to Higher Education Diplomas’ (AHED) is a level 3 qualification that offers a non-traditional route into Higher Education for those aged 19 years and over who do not …
This doctoral study explores the lived experiences of exiled Zimbabwean soldiers living in South Africa. The ways in which exiled soldiers use their past experiences in the military, their military …
This article explores the ways in which former Zimbabwean soldiers, exiled in South Africa, maintain and reuse their military-trained bodies and skills for survival, through practices of ‘soldiering’.
This article explores the dominance of military dispositions in the identities of former soldiers of the Zimbabwe National Army, who now live in exile in South Africa. The article explores …
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 report follows the 2016 Veterans Work report, which highlighted the wealth of potential and skills in the ex-service personnel talent pool and the commercial benefits to the organisations who …
The Officers’ Association (OA) is running a research project with FiMT to investigate the employment challenges and barriers faced by Servicemen and Servicewomen of all ranks aged 50 or over …
Over 50’s Research Project with the Officers’ Association Read More »
This article explores the institution of service life and argues that becoming a member of the armed forces can be represented by a model of culture shock, with reverse culture …
Service Life and Beyond – Institution or Culture? Read More »
This article explores the potential link between income and mental health among military service members and veterans.
This article discusses lack of employment as a barrier to transition and reintegration into the civilian community for veterans released from prison who have mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders.
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 article discusses the development and evaluation of a training intervention to promote positive health and work outcomes for veterans and their families transitioning to civilian life.
This article explores the needs of military families during transition and reintegration into civilian society.
This article evaluates mobile technologies used to assist service members and veterans in their transition to civilian life.
This article explores service member and veteran reintegration into the community.
This report adds a family perspective to the transition evidence base, building understanding of the family’s experience of transition, and suggests how families can be supported through being equipped with …
Lifting the Lid on Transition: The family experience and the support they need Read More »
This report is a review of evidence on the health of UK veterans with post-combat disorders and their transition to civilian life. The review identifies why some veterans have trouble …
Transition from War: how veterans with post-combat disorders adjust to civilian life Read More »
The Institute for Employment Research at the University of Warwick, QinetiQ and X-Forces Enterprise were commissioned by Forces in Mind Trust to understand what more could be done to support …
This article explores trials of two types of intervention, individual placement and support (IPS) and a transitional work program (TWP), used with veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The article …
This article discusses a study to provide an overview of the barriers and resources for veterans in Alabama, in the United States. The study aimed to identify unmet needs and …
This article discusses the psychosocial interventions that help veterans reintegrate into civilian society, as part of their transition out of the military.
This article explores findings and outcomes of a study used to examine the knowledge, common practices, attitudes and training needs of community mental health providers who work with military personnel …
This book chapter explores the experience of British Army military to civilian transition. The chapter considers the process from resettlement to transition, the impact of transition on different areas of …
“Changing Step”: The transition from the Regular Army to civilian life and work. Read More »
The Veterans & Families Institute for Military Social Research (VFI) at Anglia Ruskin University was delighted to host Nick Wood from York St John University, to deliver his ‘Military Human’ …
The Military Human: Understanding Military Culture and Transition Read More »
This information sheet was originally produced for Service Leavers of the British Army, to explore and build understanding of the emotional pathways of military transition to civilian life. This resource …
This Bullets summary provides key points from the Employment Snapshot, which summarises key themes and issues relating to housing and accommodation among UK serving personnel and veterans, including single people …
Military charity Walking With The Wounded (‘WWTW’) has been named as an IPS Centre of Excellence for Veterans by the Centre for Mental Health, becoming the first veteran IPS service …
Walking With The Wounded becomes the first IPS Centre of Excellence for Veterans Read More »
We know communities that successfully support their military-impacted populations are those that engage their entire citizenry in the unique challenges facing veterans transitioning home. Therefore, we need to create a …
The Community Quarterback: Veterans and their Families are Coming Home. Are we Ready? Read More »
This is a report on a conference held to discuss best practices for human service professionals helping veterans transition into meaningful employment post-service.
This report summarises a conference held to explore collaborative work discussing best practices to help transitioning veterans find and retain meaningful employment.
The Orange County Veterans Study, conducted by the USC School of Social Work Center for Innovation and Research on Veterans & Military Families (CIR), is an effort to provide data-driven …
The State of the American Veteran: The Los Angeles County Veterans Study Read More »
This report details the results of the first comprehensive study of the needs of Orange County’s veterans and their families. The document covers key areas of needs to consider when …
The State of the American Veteran: The Orange County Veterans Study Read More »
In Chicagoland there is a wide range of veteran support organizations to support veterans. However, the veteran support organizations are not organized to provide holistic support to current or returning …
The State of the American Veteran: The Chicagoland Veterans Study Read More »
The San Francisco Veterans Study represents the fourth overall study—and third in the state of California—in the State of the American Veteran research series conducted by the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck …
The State of the American Veteran: The San Francisco Veterans Study Read More »
This policy brief provides various recommendations that aim to reduce veteran unemployment and help veterans transition to civilian work settings. The brief explores the context of veteran unemployment and the …
From War to the Workplace: Helping Veterans Transition to Civilian Work Settings Read More »
This policy brief explores veteran homelessness, including current and future policy, as well as recommendations.
This article describes the challenges faced by National Guard members after returning from a one-year deployment to Iraq.
This article explores the relationship between postdeployment employment status and mental health symptoms.
This article highlights several factors which could impact a veteran’s employment success; the role of identity, the gap between military and civilian culture, veteran discrimination.
The purpose of this report is to record and assess the level of ‘understanding of military culture and transition’ staff have, ‘pre and post’ attendance of the Military Human: Understanding …
The South Yorkshire Local Authorities Armed Forces project first year Impact Report Read More »
Alcohol brief interventions are a low intensity preventative approach for reducing harmful levels of drinking, that have been shown effective in the general population. A systematic review was conducted in …
Alcohol Brief Interventions for Military Personnel Moving Back to Civilian Life Read More »
This workbook is produced in conjunction with research report, ‘Leaving The Armed Forces and Living as a Civilian,’ which can be found here. This workbook is aimed at people working in public …
Cultural Awareness of the Veteran Context – Digital Workbook Read More »
This is a lay-friendly version of the research report ‘Leaving The Armed Forces and Living as a Civilian,’ which can be found here. This study was carried out by Glyndwr …
Leaving The Armed Forces and Living In North Wales Read More »
Glyndwr University was funded by Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) to conduct this exploratory study of identity and transition from the Armed Forces to civilian life. Using the premise of …
Leaving The Armed Forces and Living as a Civilian Read More »
This study examines the evidence base relating to UK Service leaver resilience and transition from military to civilian life.
This report draws on evidence from a variety of fields – psychology, economics and behavioural science – to better understand what factors cause families’ low uptake of transition support services …
This systematic review study was in two parts; firstly examining research evidence for the effectiveness of alcohol brief interventions for Armed Forces personnel moving back into civilian life and secondly …
Some occupations are unique to the military and therefore members who serve in these occupations could have poor post-military employment and earnings outcomes. This study found that while serving in a …
Military Occupation and Post-Military Employment and Income Outcomes Read More »
This study of veterans’ income is part of the Life After Service Studies program of research aimed at understanding the transition from military to civilian life. This report describes income …
Pre- and Post-Release Income: Life After Service Studies Read More »
This report explores the health-related quality of life of veterans following transition to civilian life. Military personnel transitioning from military service to civilian life undergo a complex process with variable …
Military to civilian transition is an important event in the life course of military veterans. The objective of the Survey on Transition to Civilian Life (STCL) was to measure the …
Survey on Transition to Civilian Life: Report on Regular Force Veterans Read More »
The Life After Service Studies (LASS) program of research is designed to further understand the transition from military to civilian life and ultimately improve the health of Veterans in Canada. …
Veterans of the Reserve Force: Life After Service Studies 2013 Read More »
This report details findings from the 2013 Life After Service Survey (LASS). The LASS takes a comprehensive look at the health and well-being of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) veterans. The 2013 …
A new post from the Officers’ Association discusses research from the Barclays AFTER (Armed Forces Transition, Employment & Resettlement) Programme, which shows that Service leavers often face ignorance and prejudice when …
Female Veterans Face Extra Barriers to Civilian Employment Read More »
This article introduces The Veterans Metrics Initiative (TVMI) study, which provides a long-term assessment of veterans’ well-being in the first three years after they leave military service.
This scoping review explores literature written on the transition from military to civilian life, to help identify what factors contribute to a successful transition, particularly for medically-released Canadian Armed Forces …
Determinants of successful transition literature review Read More »
This article examines the factors contributing to work satisfaction among Canadian veterans who have transitioned to civilian live after service.
This article presents the results of a scoping review of Canadian and international literature on gender and Veteran reintegration and transition.
We all know the stereotype; lives for the job, bleeds green, comes top on courses and promotes at or before time. He or she is a keen supporter of mess …
Hero to Zero – Snatching Defeat from the Jaws of Victory Read More »
Personnel leaving the armed forces will now be able to keep their military ID, Minister for Defence People and Veterans Tobias Ellwood has announced. The move will allow veterans to …
UK Veterans to retain military ID, allowing easier access to services Read More »
This report explores the post-deployment transition needs of Army Personnel who have been involved with Counter-insurgency Warfare. The report focuses on the transition experiences of those involved.
A new report, funded by the Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT), was released today, Thursday 14th June, and has revealed that ex-Service personnel who participated in counter-insurgency (COIN) warfare have …
This report explores the impact of living with limb loss on veterans and their families. The report introduces the Living with Limb Loss Support Model (LLSM), which charts the five …
Caring and Coping: the family perspective on living with limb loss Read More »
Pioneering research has revealed that a radical new approach could improve the lives of ex-Service personnel and their families and create significant savings across the NHS. Findings from a groundbreaking …
Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) has issued a request for expressions of interest (REOI) to conduct research to understand the transition to civilian life for ex-Service personnel with physical conditions …
FiMT Research Request for Expressions of Interest Read More »
This document sets out the pathway for meeting the housing needs of former members of the armed forces who will be resettling in Wales. In recognition of their service to …
National Housing Pathway for Ex-Service Personnel Read More »
Service personnel – no matter how long they have been in uniform – undergo a fundamental change in their circumstances when they leave the Army, Navy or Air Force. In …
This document sets out current achievements and future priorities, and highlights the work that the Scottish Government is taking forward to respond to the recommendations made in the Scottish Veterans …
Scottish Government support for Veterans and the Armed Forces Community in Scotland Read More »
The Ministry of Defence (the Department) needs to recruit around 20,000 men and women each year to the Armed Forces. The Department draws its workforce from a broad section of …
This research considers the factors that might increase the likelihood of ex-Service personnel becoming homeless. The report explores the following key questions: Are there factors in people’s past that may …
This Statistical bulletin, from the UK’s Ministry of Defence, provides summary statistics on employment outcomes, six months after leaving Service, for UK regular and Gurkha Service personnel who left the …
Those who follow veterans’ issues are aware of two overlapping explanations for difficult military-to-civilian transitions (MCT). The first is the well-advertised problem of chronic PTSD and other operational stress injuries …
From Military to Civilian: Beyond Medicalization Read More »
General Sir John McColl, KCB, CBE, DSO, Executive Chairman of Cobseo, The Confederation of Service Charities said: ‘Lord Ashcroft has made a significant impact on Veterans transition since his appointment …
The UK team for the 2018 Invictus Games was unveiled this morning in central London. The first official gathering of the 72-strong team of wounded, injured and sick (WIS) serving …
Team UK unveiled for the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 Read More »
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust has launched a consultation to help shape a new £4 million programme designed to providing funding for innovative and new ways of working to …
Serious Stress in Veterans, Carers and Families Programme Read More »
Forces in Mind Trust has awarded the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) £95,877 to conduct a systematic review of evidence of the mental health needs of serving and ex-Service …
Reacting to Lord Ashcroft’s decision to step down as the Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Veterans’ Transition, Air Vice-Marshal Ray Lock, Chief Executive of the Forces in Mind Trust has said: …
FiMT Statement in Response to Lord Ashcroft stepping down from Veterans’ Transition Role Read More »
Lord Ashcroft has announced he is stepping down as the Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Veterans’ Transition. I have announced today that, after nearly six years in the role, I …
Lord Ashcroft: My pride at working for our military veterans over the past six years Read More »
This joint Strategy, between the Canadian Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Canada, details the actions being taken in an effort to develop the focus on suicide prevention. This Strategy establishes …
Joint Suicide Prevention Strategy Canadian Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Canada Read More »
The Writeforyour.life blog shares insights into veterans’ transition and narrative transformation. Military work can occupy 24 hours a day and seven days a week, and it frequently involves working, sleeping and …
Transition from the Armed Forces to civilian life invariably involves leaving behind a job, a home, a community and a unique way of life. Most Servicemen and women – and …
Ex-Service personnel with service-related physical or mental health injuries should not have benefit sanctions imposed by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), say researchers of a Forces in Mind …
Injured ex-Service personnel should not face benefit sanctions, report finds Read More »
This report presents the first-wave findings of an ongoing project funded by the Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) called Sanctions, Support and Service Leavers: Welfare conditionality and transitions from military …
This bulletin provides statistical information on medical discharges among UK Regular Service personnel during the five financial years 2011/12 – 2015/16. Information has been provided on: 1) key socio-demographic factors, …
Annual Medical Discharges in the UK Regular Armed Forces Read More »
This research study explores the impact of veterans volunteering. The study investigates the notion that returning veterans lack sufficient connections to communities but are enthusiastic to serve again. The study’s …
All Volunteer Force: From Military to Civilian Service Read More »
This is an information sheet, produced by The British Army, to help Service leavers and their families understand better the emotional aspects of transition and prepare to cope with them …
Transition to Civilian Life, ‘The Emotional Pathway’ Read More »
The Transition and Wellbeing Research Programme is the most comprehensive study undertaken in Australia that examines the impact of military service on the mental, physical and social health of serving …
Hundreds of military veterans are set to benefit from a nationwide scheme to tackle the most complex mental health needs of ex-armed forces personnel, launched today (Sunday) by NHS England. …
NHS England to transform mental health care for military veterans across the country Read More »
For many years, the UK’s Armed Forces have recruited from countries now in the Commonwealth. Mainly, such recruits have joined the British Army, and predominantly into the more junior ranks. …
This document details an overall executive summary of the Life After Service Studies (LASS) research. This research aims to further understanding of the transition from military to civilian life and …
2013 Synthesis of Life After Service Studies – Executive Summary Read More »
This poster was exhibited at the 2018 ‘Veterans’ Mental Health: From enlistment to retirement’ conference, which was organised and hosted by the King’s Centre for Military Health Research and funded by Forces …
This poster was exhibited at the 2018 ‘Veterans’ Mental Health: From enlistment to retirement’ conference, which was organised and hosted by the King’s Centre for Military Health Research and funded by Forces …
Ministry of Defence strategy to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the armed forces, their families, veterans, and defence civilians. Extract from Preface by Lieutenant General Richard Nugee Chief of Defence …
Updated – Defence people mental health and wellbeing strategy Read More »
NHS England has appointed St Andrew’s Healthcare as the provider for the NHS Veterans’ Mental Health Complex Treatment Service in the East of England and the East Midlands, and Birmingham …
Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) has awarded £115K to the OA, to identify the transition challenges and barriers that all ranks of Service leavers aged 50 plus face when entering …
OA Receives Grant to Research the Transition Challenges of Service Leavers Aged 50 Plus Read More »
Report of the Veterans’ Identities Research Theme Working Group, Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research Forum 2016. Transition from military to civilian life is challenging for all military …
This summary details the Road to Civilian Life (R2CL) Transition Checklist. Planning for life after military service can prevent a lot of problems down the road. The checklist contains 12 questions about …
Self-Assessment of Need for Assistance with Transition to Civilian Life Read More »
The Life After Service Studies (LASS) program of research is designed to further understand the transition from military to civilian life and ultimately improve the health of Veterans in Canada. LASS …
Life After Service Survey 2016 Executive Summary Read More »
This article discusses how Service members are an irreplaceable component of U.S. national security and because the United States relies on an all-volunteer force, how the country treats its troops during and after …
What America Owes Its Veterans – A Better System of Care and Support Read More »
This article analyses policy and practice documents on information-sharing in the transition of military personnel into civilian life and finds (1) a complex transition pathway along which the responsibility for …
Information-sharing in services for military personnel in transition to civilian life Read More »
Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) has awarded £115,122 to the Officers’ Association, to identify the transition challenges and barriers that all ranks of Service leavers aged 50 plus face when …
This article explores the life satisfaction and career transition variables for US veterans who transitioned into teaching careers following their military career. Statistical analysis, conducted for the research here explored, …
Military Veterans’ Midlife Career Transition and Life Satisfaction Read More »
Government urged to make changes to end homelessness among ex-Service men and women New research commissioned by Stoll and Riverside, released today, Tuesday 6th March, at an event at the …
Research Impact – UK Government urged to make changes Read More »
There are reports that former service personnel could get £40,000 bursaries to retrain as teachers. Focusing on those who want to teach biology, chemistry, computing, maths and modern languages, the bursary …
The Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT), established to help ex-Service personnel and their families make a successful and sustainable transition back to civilian life, has appointed five new Directors to …
This article examines veterans’ experience of activities that provide a rush or thrill, reasons for/against engaging in such activities, and affect experienced during these activities. Clinical implications support the notion …
A Qualitative Analysis of Adventurous Activities Among OEF/OIF Veterans Read More »
Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) has awarded Tros Gynnal Plant funds of £284,427 to enable them to pilot a three-year trial of a community based mental health support service for …
Vix joined the RAF in 2005, having been in the Officer Training Corps at Manchester University, where she studied Economics and Politics. She graduated as an Intelligence Officer in 2007, …
A Former RAF Intelligence Officer Shares her Transition Story Read More »
Recently the 2018 award finalists gathered together for a special celebratory reception held at the House of Lords. The evening’s host, Soldiering On Awards President, General the Lord Dannatt, welcomed 170 …
The authors developed an integrated model of well-being, defined by happiness and physical health, among post-9/11 veterans, by examining associations of religious attendance, trauma, appreciation in life, and ease of …
An Integrated Model of Health and Happiness Among Post-9/11 Military Veterans Read More »
This article examines the process of ‘unmaking’ militarized masculinity through the experiences of veterans transitioning from military to civilian life. Veterans often struggle with their transition to civilian life and …
This report, on research carried out by Housing Options Scotland, explores the housing advice, information and support pathways that exist for the Armed Forces Community in Scotland.
Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT), a grant awarding body with the aim of enabling all ex-Service personnel and their families to have a successful and sustainable transition to civilian life, …
Forces In Mind Trust Celebrates Significant Milestone Read More »
This article examines the perspectives of parents, siblings and partners regarding the adjustment issues of combat veterans.
This report sets out what is currently known about the state of veterans’ employment, based on interviews with leading stakeholders and a review of the available literature related to employment …
In Great Britain, just under a quarter of working age veterans are not in employment. However, for the first time this January, Veterans who are looking for employment on ‘civvy …
The January Job Hunt: New Service Aims to help Veterans Find a New Career Path Read More »
This thesis documents a study into the male veteran-civilian identity, through exploration of ‘hero’ and ‘post-traumatic stress disorder’ narratives.
This study conducted analysis on accounts from female veterans exploring how they experience the transition from a civilian identity, through military life and eventually move towards a veteran-civilian identity.
This article explores the concept of transition and pays attention to some of the difficulties a minority of veterans can face during this time, such as involvement in the criminal …
Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) has awarded £179,848 to Queen’s University Belfast to conduct a three-year, UK-wide study of the experiences of ex-Service personnel who have had an adverse transition …
Research news: funding awarded to research negative transition from the Armed Forces Read More »
This article builds on work from a previous paper that uses the ideas of Pierre Bourdieu to develop a theoretical framework for military to civilian transition (MCT). This paper introduces …
A model of military to civilian transition: Bourdieu in action Read More »
On Tuesday 12th December, the OA held a national employment Symposium at Deloitte’s London headquarters. Former and serving officers in the Armed Forces attended to gain insight into different sectors …
Officers’ Association Helps Service Leavers with Employment Symposium Read More »
A HOST of companies and individuals have been recognised in an awards ceremony celebrating veterans’ successful transition into civilian life and the businesses which support them. The BSI Resettlement Awards celebrate the …
Jaguar Land Rover among companies recognised for veteran commitment Read More »
Some of the biggest veteran employers in the UK feature in three short films, now available to view on the Veterans Work website. Also starring celebrities including Joanna Lumley, ‘Judge’ Rob …
Leaving the armed forces can be a daunting prospect. After years of living a structured lifestyle which could involve fighting on the front line, the transition to civilian life can …
This 2016 report follows-up on the original, published in 2014, and provides an update on the progress that has been made towards implementing the report’s recommendations two years on.
This 2017 report follows-up on the original, published in 2014, and provides an update on the progress that has been made towards implementing the report’s recommendations three years on.
This 2015 report follows-up on the original, published in 2014, and provides an update on the progress that has been made towards implementing the report’s recommendations one year on.
Approximately 18,000 people leave the UK armed forces each year. Ministry of Defence support exists to cushion transition out of the armed forces and this begins roughly two years before …
Anticipating Army Exit: Identity Constructions of Final Year UK Career Soldiers Read More »
Over recent decades, many Western states have reconfigured the composition of their military, with a greater reliance on Reservist personnel to supplement the work of Regular military personnel. This study …
This report reviews the effectiveness of the Employ-Able Programme, which sets out to improve the employment prospects of veterans with mental health conditions. It considers the barriers experienced by participants …
This report reviews the ELeVATE program which aims to increase the enrollment, retention, eventual graduation at the college level, and career success of wounded, injured, and ill Veterans in engineering …
This research note explores the decrease in the number of veterans in the United States over the past 30 years and the effects of this.
This article identifies factors associated with the SF-12 Physical Component Summary (PCS) and Mental Component Summary (MCS) measures of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in former Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans …
A survey was sent to all recently released Canadian Armed Forces members to examine their military to civilian transition experience and what resources are needed to ensure a successful transition. …
Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life: the Role of Mastery and Social Support Read More »
Military families are known for their resiliency, but even this is challenged as they experience multiple and lengthy deployment cycles. This study considers the factors that affect reintegration on returning …
Coming home: the experiences and implication of reintegration for military families Read More »
Early Service Leavers (ESLs) are those who leave the armed forces before they have served four years as well as those who leave compulsorily. The Future Horizon Programme was developed …
A study to identify the factors associated with poor outcomes for personnel leaving the United Kingdom Armed Forces early.
The issue of transition is explored, using theory, to consider the differences in lifestyle that veterans needs to consider when moving permanently back to being a civilian. The experiences undertaken …
Transition From the Military Into Civilian Life: An Exploration of Cultural Competence Read More »
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.
This systematic review assesses the evidence base around families of UK military personnel during their transition to civilian life. The review focuses on four areas of interest with regards to …
Families Support to Transition: A Systematic Review of the Evidence Read More »
This report looks at the potential barriers families face to a smooth transition to civilian life and future employment.
This report provides a series of observations and recommendations about veterans of working age who reside in residential homes.
Information sharing and in turn the governance and management of information are now a fundamental part of the business requirements of all public sector organisations. This research was designed to …
This report looks at stakeholders who engage with Service leavers transitioning back into civilian life. The aim of this report is to provide a stronger insight into the issues facing …
Better Understanding the Support Needs of Service Leaver Families Read More »
This study offers a detailed understanding of the process and deployment of Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) delivered by state, registered and non-registered charity organisations to ex-service personnel and their …
The study, conducted by The Futures Company, reviewed how the entire transition process from military to civilian life currently works and how it is viewed by stakeholders and recent Service …
Each year roughly 17,000 people leave the UK Armed Forces and the vast majority make a successful transition into civilian society. A small but increasing number of ex-forces personnel however …
This report details the demographics of the serving and former officer community. The project upon which the report is based aimed to provide a greater understanding of the size and …
Demographic Research of the Serving and Former Officer Community Read More »
This report evaluates the Armed Forces Charities Project (AFCP). The AFCP comprises the Sector Insight: UK Armed Forces Charities report and the associated website, www.armedforcescharities.org.uk and ran from November 2013 to …
Sector Insight – Armed Forces Charities Project Evaluation Read More »
This research report explores how transition is approached and managed in different settings and sectors, and from the three different perspectives of 1) the individual experiencing the change 2) the …
In 2013, the Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) published and launched the Transition Mapping Study (TMS). The study was commissioned to develop understanding of the transition process for Service personnel …
2013 Transition Mapping Study Evaluation Report January 2017 Read More »
Understanding the transition process for Service personnel returning to civilian life.
The purpose of this report is to pull together research around transition since 2013 and the institutional responses to that research. A key purpose of the report is to increase …
Continue to Work: The Transition Mapping Study 2017 (TMS17) Read More »
This systematic review examines the effectiveness of alcohol brief interventions for UK military personnel transitioning back into civilian life.
This article seeks to understand the specific challenges facing Early Service Leavers when transitioning into civilian life.
The Defence Recovery Capability is a Ministry of Defence (MOD) initiative backed by Help for Heroes, The Royal British Legion and other Service charities. Its aim is to ensure that …
ABF The Soldiers’ Charity ABF The Soldiers’ Charity offer a lifetime of support to soldiers, veterans and their immediate families when in need. They can provide grants to veterans and …
Service related illnesses – Other organisations that can help Read More »
There are many numbers out there related to veterans that we become accustomed to seeing: 18.5% of Afghanistan and Iraq veterans experience the symptoms of depression and/ or Post Traumatic …
Isolation and Relationships After the Military: A Ranger Speaks Read More »
Growing up, I watched a lot of television. (Like, a LOT.) I gravitated toward the types of shows with storylines centered on relationships. What can I say? I’m a sucker …
How Dating A Veteran Helps Put Everything In Perspective Read More »
This thesis examines the transitional experiences of men and women who leave the armed forces and return to civilian life and work and considers their pathways to successful transition as civilians.
This volume brings together research presented at the 2011 CMVHR (Canadian Military Veteran Health Research) Forum.
A review of the policies in place (2014) regarding Service Leavers’ transition to civilian life, the provision made by the state and others, and the practical experiences of those leaving …
