Research into experiences of ex -serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel in corrective services systems in Australia

In this research study we sought to understand the types of offences committed by veterans as well as their needs in prison and the community. A veteran is defined by DVA as ‘a person who is serving or has served in the Australian Defence Force’. The research team interviewed a convenience sample of veterans which resulted in the research participants being principally, non-Aboriginal Australian males with up to ten years of service. Only one female incarcerated veteran was identified, and further research should be conducted to access or determine the size and status of this population group. The findings of this research provide a baseline upon which further research should be conducted.