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Life After the ARMED Forces:

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– Understanding the Transition to Civilian Life

I understand what “transitioning to civilian life” means for Armed Forces families.

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I can identify emotional and practical challenges young people face during this change.

I can recognise why extra support may be needed during this period.

During a weeklong residential trip in 2022, some young people opened up and shared experiences about the challenges they faced when their parent/carer left the armed forces and began that move into civilian life.

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This is what influenced the beginning of ‘Ruby Boots’.

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peer support groups in schools

We deliver whole school assemblies to raise awareness about experiences their peers have within armed forces families.

Whole school assemblies

We facilitate 6-8 peer support meetings at school for young people whose parents are leaving the armed forces, and those who are in veteran families (buddies).

Young-person buddies & adult volunteers

We train young people in veteran families as Buddies to help guide the peer support sessions, this is great for both professional and personal development, as well as doing something meaningful. We also take on trained adult volunteers to help facilitate sessions.

Co-produced resources

Young people in a veteran family, or in a family who are leaving the armed forces can join our co-production group to help Forces Children Scotland develop resources to raise wider awareness.

For more info, visit www.forceschildrenscotland.org.uk

Scottish Charity Number SC038722

Supporting babies, children and young people from Armed Forces families