Tuesday, July 29, 2014

VCP Endorsement by Bear Grylls

The majority of former military personnel return to civilian life and forge very successful second careers, many starting their own businesses or reaching senior leadership positions.   Regrettably, an increasing number are finding themselves in prison or on probation.  Currently military veterans represent 7% of the prison population, the largest single occupational group within the custodial estate (circa 6,000).  Similar numbers are on probation  and community orders.  Others are homeless, suicidal  or experiencing family breakdown.  

I believe that the Veterans Change Partnership (VCP) has the potential to reduce re-offending and by inspiring, equipping and doing, enable veteran offenders to rebuild their lives and re-establish the sense of pride and self worth they once knew.   I fully endorse the endeavours and objectives of the VCP and hope that others will also be inspired to do so too.
 
Bear Grylls
 
July 2014

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Tuesday, February 04, 2014

Adams County Veterans Court -USA

The average percentage of military veterans in prison within the UK is over 6%.

This yet another example of how the USA is increasingly addressing the needs of their veteran offender community - http://yourhub.denverpost.com/adams-county-court-for-veterans-is-commissioned-to-serve/.

Will the UK authorities have the courage to pilot similar courts here in the UK?