Criminal Justice System Animation

Abstract: This short animation outlines key facts and figures related to the Criminal Justice System (CJS) for the UK's Armed Forces community. The video serves as an introduction …

The Barriers to Disclosure and Access to Specialist Services for Ex-Armed Services Personnel in the Criminal Justice System in Wales: An Independent Evaluation

Abstract: This study was designed to evaluate the barriers to identification and access to specialist services for ex-armed services personnel (ex-ASP) within the criminal justice …

Focus On: Armed Forces Charities in the Criminal Justice System

Abstract: The majority of Service personnel make a successful transition to civilian life when their military service ends. For some, the transition from Service to civilian life …

Estimating the proportion of offenders supervised by Probation Trusts in England and Wales who are ex-Armed Forces

Abstract: On 15 September 2010 Defence Analytical Services and Advice (DASA) published its estimate of the proportion of prisoners in England and Wales who are ex-Armed Forces. …

Offending Behaviour, Health and Wellbeing of Military Veterans in the Criminal Justice System

Abstract: A small but significant proportion of military veterans become involved in the criminal justice system (CJS) after leaving service. Liaison and Diversion (L&D) …

The Courts and Military Families: Urgent Action Needed

Abstract: This policy brief explores the demographics of military families in the context of family court, with recommendations for families impacted by military service and …

Experimental Statistics: Ex-service personnel in the prison population, England and Wales

Abstract: Since January 2015 in the UK, as part of the Basic Custody Screening (BCS) interview, individuals entering custody have been asked whether they had previously served in …

Offending behaviour, mental health and welfare needs of veterans in liaison and diversion services

Abstract: This project utilised data from 29 Liaison and Diversion (L&D) services across England from the period 2015-2016. Individuals can be referred to these services when …

Report of the Inquiry into Former Armed Service Personnel in Prison

Abstract: The inquiry of the Howard League for Penal Reform into former Armed Service personnel in prison was launched on Armistice Day 2009. The inquiry was established with the …

Transition Back into Civilian Life: A Study of Personnel Leaving the UK Armed Forces via "Military Prison"

A study to identify the factors associated with poor outcomes for personnel leaving the United Kingdom Armed Forces early.

A Framework to support positive change for those at risk of offending in Wales 2018-2023

Abstract: This Framework has been developed jointly by Welsh Government and Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service on behalf of the All Wales Criminal Justice Board. The …

Supporting the Transition of Military Personnel (SToMP): Ex-Armed Service Personnel, Healthy Relationships and Domestic Abuse: A Qualitative Study

Abstract: This research explores whether particular issues arise for this cohort when forming and sustaining healthy relationships and what services could potentially assist in …