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Offending behaviour, health and wellbeing of military veterans in the criminal justice system.

Roxanna ShortHannah DicksonNeil GreenbergDeirdre MacManus
Published in: PloS one (2018)
Our study indicates that among offenders in the CJS who have been identified as needing health or welfare support, veterans differ from non-veterans in terms of their health and welfare needs and offending behaviour. These differences may be influenced by the impact of military service and the transition into civilian life. Our findings support the identification of military personnel within the CJS to provide appropriate interventions and support to improve outcomes and reduce offending.
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