Facilitating Successful Reintegration: Attending to the Needs of Military Families

Abstract: Subsequent to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the experiences of military service members (MSVMs) and veterans have garnered increasing attention. A growing body of …

2013 Transition Mapping Study Evaluation Report January 2017

Abstract: In 2013, the Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) published and launched the Transition Mapping Study (TMS). The study was commissioned to develop understanding of the transition …

Joint Suicide Prevention Strategy

Executive Summary: Suicide prevention is a major public health priority for the Government of Canada. The Federal Framework for Suicide Prevention defines an overall approach for …

Veterans' Transition Review: Second Follow-up Report: November 2016

Summary: This 2016 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 …

Information-sharing in services for military personnel in transition to civilian life

Abstract: An analysis of policy and practice documents on information-sharing in the transition of military personnel into civilian life finds (1) a complex transition pathway …

Veterans of the Reserve Force: Life After Service Studies 2013

Abstract: The Life After Service Studies (LASS) program of research is designed to further understand the transition from military to civilian life and ultimately improve the …

Deployment to Employment: Exploring the Veteran Employment Gap in the UK

Abstract: As UK unemployment rates reach an eleven year low in 2016, it is vital that those who have served in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces are not left behind. The majority of …

Understanding the Early Service Leaver

Abstract: Introduction: Previous studies have shown that Early Service Leavers (ESL) are at increased risk of adverse socio-economic outcomes such as unemployment, homelessness …

SO4-6 Panel Discussion and Summing-Up: Opportunities for Epidemiology in Studying the Transition from Military to Civilian Life

Abstract: This paper details a panel discussion exploring the military veteran within the civilian population. Many myths have grown up surrounding the figure of the military …

Armed Forces Charities Project Evaluation

Abstract: This report evaluates the Armed Forces Charities Project (AFCP). The AFCP comprises the Sector Insight: UK Armed Forces Charities report and the associated website, …

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 …