Getting help with criminal justice issues as a veteran
Find out what support is available to veterans in contact with the criminal justice system, including help for offenders and ex-offenders.
If you’re a veteran in contact with the criminal justice system, support is available.
You may be dealing with the police, courts, prison or probation services, or looking for help after leaving prison.
Specialist services can help with practical issues such as housing, employment and finances, as well as wellbeing, rehabilitation and reconnecting with your community.
This page explains how to find support in your area and where to get help.
Get help from VALOUR
VALOUR is a UK-wide service that helps veterans and their families find the support they need. Whether you need advice, practical support or help finding specialist services, VALOUR can connect you to the right support.
You can get:
- information and guidance online
- in-person support from a network of VALOUR-recognised centres across the UK
- support by phone, email or online referral
Get help from NOVA
NOVA is a specialist service for veterans who are in contact with the criminal justice system. It provides practical support and guidance to veterans who have come into contact with the police, courts, prison or probation services.
It can help veterans access the support they need, address the issues affecting their lives and support them to rebuild relationships, find employment and achieve greater stability.
Find support in your area
| If you live in | Service |
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| Northern Ireland | Get help from Veterans Services while NOVA expands its service to Northern Ireland |
Employment support
RBVE LifeWorks
Royal British Veterans Enterprise is a VALOUR-recognised centre. Its LifeWorks programme helps veterans, including ex-offenders, gain skills, training and employment.
Support during prison sentences
SSAFA - the Armed Forces charity
SSAFA operates a Veterans in the Criminal Justice System (VCJS) service to support veterans serving prison sentences.
for more information.
Mentoring and rehabilitation
Care after CombatÂ
Care after Combat provides mentoring, prison support and a helpline for veterans in England and Wales.
Telephone: 0300 343 0255
Email: enquiries@careaftercombat.org
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Sacro (Scotland)
Sacro provides mentoring and support for veterans involved in the justice system in Scotland.Â
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Telephone: 0131 624 7270
Email: info@sacro.org.uk
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Find more organisations
To search and filter support organisations by topic and location, visit the °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï directory for veteran support.
Updates to this page
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Added VALOUR signposting and restructured page.
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Updated signposting information to include Sacro.
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First published.