Evaluation of the Ex-Service Personnel in the Criminal Justice System Programme

Abstract: This is the final report of a study evaluating the Ex-Service Personnel in the Criminal Justice System (CJS) Programme, run by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust. The aim of this Programme is to reduce
reoffending and provide help and support to ex-Service personnel who have come into contact with the
CJS. The evaluation provides an overview and assessment of the Programme by analysing the projects that
have been funded, with specific regard to the needs targeted, how support is provided, the extent to which
positive changes relating to ex-Service personnel have occurred, the sustainability of the projects, the use of
data and the referral pathways used, as well as lessons learnt and areas of good practice that are applicable
at the Programme-level.