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Stripping the Civilian – how army training isolates, disorientates and dominates recruits
04/07/2017
New findings highlight need to protect young people from harsh military training environments and inadequate safeguards in cadet forces.
The First Ambush: Effects of army training and employment
A new report out today 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.
Hidden in full sight: sex abuse covered up by cadet forces
BBC Panorama has uncovered evidence of repeated cover-ups of historical sex abuse in Britain’s cadet forces.
Protesting Armed Forces Day in Liverpool
26/06/2017
A tale of two cities: a personal reflection on the display of the UK’s potential for armed violence on the streets of Liverpool alongside its more radical history. This article was originally published by Souciant Magazine.
Militarism the whole family can enjoy
23/06/2017
Local authorities have become the military’s promotional agents and recruiting sergeants. This article was first published in The Morning Star (archived version).
What would Lennon do on Liverpool’s Armed Forces Day?
21/06/2017
“Peace is possible, and it isn’t just inevitable to have violence… so advertise yourself that you’re for peace if you believe in it.” Imagine John Lennon alive today, with a ticket to ride back to his hometown, Liverpool, on 24 June 2017, the day that the city hosts Armed Forces Day.
Let’s Give Peace a Chance on Armed Forces Day
12/06/2017
Armed Forces Day is on Saturday 24 June, or 17 June in some places. Over 350 events which package war as entertainment with military vehicles, weapons and recruiting stalls will be taking place across the UK. The national event is taking place in Liverpool. Here we list alternative events that are challenging the militarism of Armed Forces Day with vigils and events promoting peace.
#GE2017: info & questions for candidates
26/05/2017
A brief roundup of manifesto pledges on defence and security and some questions for your candidates on their support for a more sustainable and ethical security policy, one that does not result in the promotion of military intervention or military interests within education and civil society.
Does the military give young people a ‘leg up’? The armed forces and social mobility
25/05/2017
This briefing explores if these claims about social mobility stand up to scrutiny or whether enlisting in the armed forces can have a negative impact upon social mobility, particularly for very young recruits.
Armed forces visits to Scottish schools – a ‘big issue’
07/03/2017
Our petition lodged at Holyrood along with Quakers in Scotland on military visits to schools has taken a significant step forward.
Military recruitment of under-18s debated in Westminster
24/02/2017
We report on the recent debate in Parliament arguing that the age of recruitment to the UK armed forces be raised.
Answering difficult questions about militarism
21/02/2017
With the presence of the military in public spaces increasing and a high level of popularity for the armed forces, it is not always easy to respond to challenging questions that people pose in when faced with concerns expressed about militarism. In this briefing we explore some responses to questions about how much the armed forces should be involved in our everyday lives, how they relate to young people, and the effectiveness and consequences of military action.
Science for Society
24/01/2017
Science4Society is a collection of science education activities, which focus on the contribution that science, design and technology can make to peace, social justice and environmental sustainability.
The project was set up to provide an alternative to activities funded by the arms and fossil fuel industries and is co-ordinated by Scientists for Global Responsibility.
Army life: the other side of the story
17/01/2017
Telling adolescents that they can resolve their need to belong by joining the Army is simplistic and one-sided. The reality is many aspects of army life are potentially harmful, especially to vulnerable individuals. The other side of the story needs to be told. This is a longer version of an article first published by The Huffington Post
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