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<p>We recognise the sacrifices made by all who have served in the Armed Forces. For
those few who come into contact with the Criminal Justice System, it is important
their needs are assessed and support offered.</p><p> </p><p>NHS England’s Liaison
and Diversion services assess vulnerable individuals, including identifying former
service personnel at first point of contact with the Criminal Justice System, for
example at police stations and courts across England. Individuals may be diverted
away from the Criminal Justice System, or into appropriate community orders.</p><p>
</p><p>Information on previous military service is also asked at first contact with
probation, typically in court, and during screening on entry to custody. Prisoners
can declare their previous service at any point in their sentence. Prisons will typically
have a member of staff operating as a Veterans in Custody Support Officer, and work
with military charities, to encourage this to happen.</p>
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