‘About Turn’ is a dynamic social enterprise (constituted as a CIC) that aims to improve the lives of 

ex service personnel and their families through the development and delivery of ‘wrap around’ practical support and holistic practices

Research undertaken by the National Association of Probation Officers (NAPO) in the autumn of 2008 suggested that up to 8,500 former veterans are currently in prison and another 3,000 are on parole. There are likely to be thousands on community supervision. More recent research carried out by the Coalition Government estimates this percentage to be between 3-6%.

Most of the veterans have seen recent active service. The majority on discharge or leaving are convicted of violent offences associated with alcohol or drugs. A large but unknown number have symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Many former soldiers are facing ‘chronic social exclusion’ and have very complex needs. About Turn CIC believe that by adopting an intervention that allows ‘veterans to support veterans’ the potential to reduce the numbers received into custody can be greatly improved.

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“Our commitment to our service personnel doesn’t end when they take off their uniforms for the last time. We ask them to do their best for us; they deserve nothing less from us. Supporting this project is just one of the ways that we can all repay our debt to these great people” 

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