In the UK and overseas, youth centres are well established on almost every location where there are large numbers of families. With almost 10,000 secondary age young people accompanying their service parents overseas or in Northern Ireland, these centres are essential meeting places.
Young people can experience isolation in a foreign country with a different language and culture, and where close relatives and friends are not on hand for support.
Many service families are constantly on the move and young people find it almost impossible to put down roots.
In the UK, Forces families technically fall under the jurisdiction of local authorities, some of which make very good provision for young people.
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