Veterans in the CJS
Napo is campainging about the number of and lack of support for ex-armed services personnel caught up in the criminal justice system. Napo, and many Services organisations, believe that not enough is being done to divert veterans to relevant advice, welfare and counselling services.
Research undertaken by Napo in 2008 suggested that up to 8,500 former Services personnel are currently in prison and another 3,000 on parole. There are alos likely to be thousands on community supervision.
The campaign began with a report - published by Napo in August 08.
Ex-Armed Services Personnel in the Criminal Justice System - August 2008
A seminar, sponsored by the Justice Unions' Parliamentary Group and Chaired by Neil Gerrard MP, was held on explore best practice in February 2009. This reported in March. Veterans in the Criminal Justice System seminar 25 February 2009
Napo has now extending its research to look at veterans sentenced to community supervision and a report on this is was published on 25 September 2009. You can download a copy of the full report below.
Armed Forces and the Criminal Justice System - 25 September 2009
A further seminar, to brief Defence Minister, Kevan Jones, was held on 15 October. A report of this meeting can be downloaded below.
Veterans in the CJS meeting 15 October 2009 - report
A further and final meeting to discuss the devlopment of a national strategy is planned for 12 January 2010.
For more information on this campaign contact info@napo.org.u