‘Our Security’ competition for schools & teaching resources
March 2018
ForcesWatch are working with the Rethinking Security network and Quakers in Britain to develop educational materials in schools on the theme of 'our security'.Evidence submitted to the Alternative Provision Inquiry
February 2018
This submission briefly outlines 'alternative provision with a military ethos' and details a number of concerns - relative effectiveness, targeting disadvantage, lack of consultation and lack of scrutiny.Taking action on militarism films
November 2017
Two short films from the Take Action on Militarism event.Rethinking security
November 2017
Two resources outlining the aims behind the Rethinking Security project. Also see the Rethinking Security report and websiteTake Action on Militarism: website and resource pack
October 2017
ForcesWatch have teamed up with Quaker Peace & Social Witness to produce a resource pack to help people take action on militarism in their communities. And there is a website to go with it where you can download the pack or order a hard copy, find links to more resources etc. Armed forces visits to schools in Scotland: An update for 2016-2017
November 2017
This ForcesWatch briefing analyses data on armed forces visits to schools in Scotland for 2016-17.Why a white poppy?
October 2017
A short film from the Peace Pledge Union on the significance of the white poppy.Army presentation for schools
April 2015
The Army powerpoint presentation used in schools, current in 2015. Received as part of FOI2015/02776 request, 2 April 2015. The First Ambush: Effects of army training and employment
June 2017
This report from Veterans For Peace UK details how the Army's training process has a forceful impact on attitudes, health, and behaviour even before recruits are sent to war. The findings show that military training and culture combine with pre-existing issues (such as a childhood history of anti-social behaviour) to increase the risk of violence and alcohol misuse. Traumatic war experiences further exacerbate the problem.Soldiers at 16 – The other side of the story
January 2017
Army adverts don't tell you what being a soldier is really like.