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The state of knowledge on female Veterans experiencing homelessness: A scoping review of the literature

Abstract: The primary goal of this scoping review was to assess and summarize existing research on homelessness among female Veterans to understand their unique experiences. A …

Housing options for people leaving the Armed Forces, veterans and their families

Abstract: The advice offered on this information page applies to; people who will soon be leaving the Armed Forces, people who used to serve in the Armed Forces (veterans) and the …

Stressful life events and risk of homelessness after active duty: an assessment of risk and resilience among servicemembers

Abstract: Objectives: The transition from military to civilian life may present increased exposure to various stressful life events (SLEs) that can increase the risk of …

Systematic review of access to healthcare and social services among US women Veterans experiencing homelessness

Abstract: Background: Studies suggest female Veterans are under-identified as homeless in the VA healthcare system, which may impact their ability to access necessary services. In …

Veterans finding community and a “home” within an emergency housing environment

Abstract: In April 2020, the Department of Veterans Affairs responded to the COVID-19 pandemic and escalating unsheltered homelessness in Los Angeles by sanctioning a tent turned …

Developing an operational definition of housing instability and homelessness in Veterans Health Administration’s medical records

Abstract: The main objective of this study was to examine how homelessness and housing instability is captured across data sources in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Data …

Forces Help to Buy scheme made permanent to help Service Personnel purchase housing

Abstract: The FHTB scheme encourages and supports Service Personnel to buy their own home, allowing them to borrow up to 50% of their gross annual salary.

Engaging stakeholders to inform national implementation of critical time intervention in a program serving homeless-experienced Veterans

Abstract: The Veterans Affairs (VA) Grant and Per Diem Case Management “Aftercare” program provides 6 months of case management for homeless-experienced Veterans (HEVs) …

Homelessness and Contact with the Criminal Legal System among U.S. Combat Veterans: An Exploration of Potential Mediating Factors

Abstract: A notable proportion of criminal legal system (CLS)-involved combat veterans have a history of homelessness. However, knowledge regarding the relationship between …

A Decade of the Covenant: A review of delivery and impact of ten years of the Armed Forces Covenant (Main Report)

Abstract: This research builds on our earlier research for FiMT which was reported in Our Community – Our Covenant. This research is broader than our earlier  work in three …

Armed Forces Covenant and Veterans Annual Report 2022

Abstract: This is the 11th Annual Report on the Armed Forces Covenant since its introduction as a statutory requirement in the Armed Forces Act 2011. It is also the second wholly …

Prevalence of eviction, home foreclosure, and homelessness among low-income US veterans: the National Veteran Homeless and Other Poverty Experiences study

Abstract: Housing stability is essential for health and social well-being, and the United States is focused on preventing homelessness among veterans, so this study examined the …