Global approaches to supporting mental health and resettlement for Veterans with embodied trauma: A comprehensive scoping review

Abstract: Objectives: Military veterans face significant holistic challenges when leaving military services and resettling back into the community. Recent research has shown that …

Understanding the lived experience of military-to-civilian transition and post-service life among non-UK Veterans

Abstract: The UK Armed Forces have an established history of recruiting non-native citizens, including individuals from the Commonwealth and Ireland, as well as Nepalese nationals …

Hero to Zero? Navigating and Negotiating the Harms of Criminalisation as 'Veteran Offender'

Abstract: This article offers an original insight into the experiences of former military personnel navigating life after criminalisation in a time of austerity. Drawing on case …

Transitioning from military to civilian society: Trials and tribulations of integration process

Abstract: The Armed Forces require young and physically strong soldiers to win wars. Therefore, about 60000 soldiers from the Indian Armed Forces retire every year, called …

Armed Forces and Veteran Housing Policies: The United Kingdom 2021 Vision

Abstract: Accessing suitable accommodation post transition into civilian life from the military is one of the key markers for future success and wellbeing. For many this process …

Lifting Our Sights: The Transition Journey

Abstract: This document presents the findings of the ethnographic research component of the wider ‘Lifting Our Sights’ foresight programme exploring future trends and their …

Rethinking the meaning of “family” for war-affected young people: implications for social work education

Abstract: This article examines how the experiences and realities of young people affected by war challenge the “typical” portrayal of family in social work education. Using …

Anticipating Army Exit: Identity Constructions of Final Year UK Career Soldiers

Abstract: There is recent concern about what becomes of Armed Forces leavers. This is most apparent among leavers themselves and is a feature of short careers that compel …

JSP 534 The Tri-Service Resettlement and Employment Support Manual Part 1: Directive

Summary: JSP 534 is intended as the authoritative document for tri-Service resettlement and employment support policy and procedures throughout Defence and within the 3 Services. …

Ministry of Defence: Leaving the Services

Summary: 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 …