Veterans in the Criminal Justice System

We support all of the Armed Forces community, no matter what the circumstances.

Who we are:

The SSAFA VCJS Support Service is committed to giving veterans and their families a service that delivers.  Our aim is to ensure that we offer a recognised and consistent service nationwide whilst meeting our five strategic objectives: effective support, awareness and understanding, sustainable resource, and collaborative working. 

It is vital that the service we provide within the Criminal Justice System has a proactive approach and supports all of the Armed Forces community, no matter what the circumstances.  Armed Forces community includes all serving and ex-serving personnel from the Army, Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Royal Air Force whether regular or reservists, national service and families.


What we do:

Our network of in-reach volunteers provides advice and information - not only to those in custody, on probation or in the community, but also to their families.  The support offered is non-judgemental and holistic and includes:

  • Practical and emotional support
  • Signposting to services
  • Financial support
  • Family support
  • Travel assistance


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