Mental illness of Veterans is
not being appropriately recognised. New research shows that one in ten
soldiers returning from combat are displaying increased violent behaviour, both
in the home and the community. Listen here - http://www.bbc.co.uk/i/b01l0fkc/ .
Over recent decades thousands of
British troops have been deployed to conflict war zones. With two
years to go before front-line troops are withdrawn from Afghanistan, the numbers will grow. Research is now
confirming that one in ten returning soldiers - are displaying increased levels of violence.
Others have committed suicide. This situation is seen through
increasing domestic abuse and violence in the wider community.
Owing to
a failure to recognise and address the symptoms, many are ending up in
prison! When will this change? Alternatives to prison with increased levels of support are urgently required.
