A comprehensive searchable repository providing access to international evidence and reports about the Armed Forces community. Updated each month using robust methodology, the repository can be used confidently by all to identify and access relevant evidence. A user-friendly search tool is available to support your research needs and includes the ability to specify key words, themes, author, year of publication, country of origin, methods used, and whether items have been peer reviewed.
Abstract: This article emerges out of a three year research project with Cheshire Probation Trust on their Veteran Support Officer (VSO) initiative. At a time when the offending …
Abstract: To conduct the first population-based study comparing the frequency of child maltreatment among active-duty United States Air Force (USAF) maltreating parents before and …
Abstract: This qualitative study explores veteran treatment court (VTC) participant perceptions of the judicial processes within the court, their experiences with the judge and …
This report examines how and why the lives of some service personnel fall apart on leaving the British Armed Forces, asks how they can be rebuilt and presents solutions to prevent …
Abstract: This findings paper is part of a series which focuses on people in prisons and other types of custody. The series explores the differing needs and experiences of …
Abstract: This comprehensive report summarises the size, profile and needs of the ex-service community in 2014, and is an update on the 2005 study. The report includes the key …
Executive Summary: In comparison to the United States (US) there has been a lack of reliable research on the subject of the United Kingdom’s (UK) veterans and the criminal …
Abstract: Poppyscotland has a proud history of assisting the Armed Forces community. We provide and fund a variety of welfare services both directly and in partnership with other …
Summary: This report presents findings from a rapid evidence assessment (REA) of the current evidence base on the needs of ex-service personnel in the criminal justice system …
Summary: This analytical summary presents findings from the Offender Management Community Cohort Study (OMCCS) and the Resettlement Surveys (RS), to consider whether ex-service …
Abstract: The Armed Forces Covenant is a big commitment in more ways than one. It is a Covenant between the Armed Forces Community, the Government and the Nation as a whole – …
Abstract: I have spent several years working within the probation service and prison service as a researcher, consultant and mentor for veteran affairs. This paper emerges out of …