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'Changing Step': The transition from the Regular Army to civilian life and work

Abstract: The British Army has always recognized that the majority of their full-time personnel will leave the Army and move into other employment sectors before their formal …

Military Families and Transition

Abstract: The family unit is a powerful force in society. Families enrich the lives of their members and are the building blocks of a strong society. Couples find mutual support …

The Finchale Joint Transition Support Service (JTSS) Evaluation Study

Abstract: This report describes the findings of an evaluation of the Finchale College’s Joint Transition SupportService (JTSS) undertaken by North of England Mental Health …

Supporting UK Service leavers and their families in the transition to civilian life - research brief

Abstract: RAND Europe was commissioned by the Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT), a charity which aims to improve the lives of ex-Service personnel and their families, to conduct the …

Community reintegration: Transition between the figured worlds of military and family life

Abstract: This paper argues the benefits of characterizing occupational transitions as movement between figured worlds, which are socially constructed units that are characterized …

Multivariate assessment of health-related quality of life in Canadian Armed Forces Veterans after transition to civilian life

Abstract: Introduction: The goal of this study was to identify factors associated with the SF-12 Physical Component Summary (PCS) and Mental Component Summary (MCS) measures of …

Existential spiritual life among Swedish service members in transition: Marking out trends.

This study investigates, adopting a longitudinal approach, existential spiritual life among military service members (N = 19) during their transition into civilian life. Four …

Assessing Partnerships Between the Military and Civilian Agencies to Meet Transitioning Service Members' Needs

Abstract: This study examines partnerships between the military and local communities by exploring communication channels of the U.S. military and civilian agencies that provide …

Veterans' Transition Review: Follow-up Report 2015

Summary: This 2015 report follows-up on the original, The Veteran's Transition Review, published in 2014. As per the annual updates, this report and provides an update on the …

A Social Capital Approach to Assisting Veterans Through Recovery and Desistance Transitions in Civilian Life

Abstract: While only a minority of veterans experience transitional difficulties after military service, there is increasing recognition of the unique challenges that some …

The Challenges of Afghanistan and Iraq Veterans’ Transition from Military to Civilian Life and Approaches to Reconnection

Abstract: Afghanistan and Iraq veterans experienced traumas during deployment, and disrupted connections with friends and family. In this context, it is critical to understand the …

Pain in Canadian Veterans: Analysis of data from the Survey on Transition to Civilian Life

Abstract: Little is known about the prevalence of chronic pain among Veterans outside the United States. To describe the prevalence of chronic pain and associated …