The Department of Veterans' Affairs commissioned Flinders University to undertake research into the experiences of ex-serving Australian Defence Force Personnel in corrective services systems in Australia. The research was conducted between 2021-2023 and includes interviews from incarcerated veterans in three jurisdictions (South Australia, New South Wales and Queensland).

This report is supplemented with a rapid evidence assessment: "What are the risk factors for ex-serving defence force personnel to enter corrective service systems in Australia and/or other relevant jurisdictions?" 

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The research report contains interviews and personal experiences about trauma, violence, sexual assault, and child sexual abuse and may be confronting and disturbing.

The following support services are available:

Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling - Call 1800 011 046 or visit www.openarms.gov.au

Lifeline - Call 13 11 14 or visit www.lifeline.org.au

1800 Respect - Call 1800 737 732 or visit www.1800respect.org.au

This Rapid Evidence Assessment investigates the research literature analysing the risk factors for ex-serving personnel entering corrective services systems in Australia and/or other relevant jurisdictions. The report examines and synthesises recent research evidence regarding risk factors for entry into corrective services systems by ex-serving personnel across the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.