At last, people are recognising that custody by itself fails to reduce offending behaviour. Rather it merely wastes massive sums of money and human lives. - to change behaviour we must address the thoughts and feelings, http://www.russellwebster.com/staff-views-preventing-prison-suicides/ . With he current crisis in our prisons, change is essential and programmes such as the VCP can help with this process.
How many veterans are committing suicide or self-harming?
Reducing re-offending and social exclusion through innovative training; promoting increased understanding, personal change and skill sets necessary when working with marginalised groups, challenging behaviour and poor motivation. Promoting public debate surrounding the reduction of crime and re-offending, particularly former military veteran offenders. Engaging society and encouraging greater understanding and responsibility.