Working with Veterans
This page brings together learning, research, and training resources to support practitioners working with ex‑armed forces personnel across probation, prisons, and partner organisations, developed by the Probation Institute to promote safer, more informed practice in response to veterans’ distinct needs and risks within the criminal justice system.
Working with Ex-Armed Services Personnel under Supervision
This free e‑learning programme supports probation staff to better identify and support ex‑Service personnel under supervision. The e‑learning course and teaching materials are available to all probation, prison services, and third‑sector organisations across England and Wales.
Profile of provision for armed forces veterans under probation
A major research and training project funded by the Forces in Mind Trust (2015–2019), building on recommendations from the Phillips Report (2014). This work produced:
- A Research Report
- A one‑day training course (available on request)
- An e‑learning module accessible at no charge
Case studies from Journeys to Harmful Behaviour research
This resource presents case studies drawn from participants in the Journeys to Harmful Behaviour research. Using six detailed case histories, the materials provide opportunities for reflection, learning, and discussion to support practitioner understanding of complex pathways into harmful behaviour.
The full research report can be foundhere
The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on children's development
An online learning course funded by the Home Office Early Intervention Fund, aimed at practitioners, professionals, and volunteers working with children, young people, and their families.
The Military Human
Training resources developed as pre‑reading for The Military Human courses, made available to support understanding of veterans’ experiences and available support for veterans and their families.
For further details about the resources on this page contact Nick Wood, Business Development Manager (Minstry of Defence, Armed Forces and Uniformed Services Lead) - n.wood@yorksj.ac.uk