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Diversifying theory and models for change: Why multiple frameworks better advance equity and belonging in the Canadian Armed Forces

Abstract: This article examines shortcomings of culture change initiatives within the Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). It argues that current …

Criminal justice system involvement among US military Veterans: prevalence, correlates, and mental health burden

Abstract: Studies of justice system involvement (JSI) among U.S. military veterans have yielded mixed results regarding both prevalence and correlates due in part to sampling …

Recognition of LGBT+ Veterans: FAQs

Abstract: Summary: Prior to 2000, being LGBT+ was considered to be incompatible with service in the armed forces. The government has explained this meant that those serving who …

New research on Veterans treatment courts: An overview of the community participatory research on Veterans in specialized programming project

Abstract: Justice-involved veterans return to civilian life with a variety of mental and physical health challenges that often go untreated and increase their risk for self-harm …

Intersectional approaches to Veteran identity–moving beyond the monolith

Abstract: This roundtable discussion—Veteran Identity Through an Intersectional Lens: Moving Beyond the Monolith—brings together diverse voices to explore how race, gender, …

Intervention for justice-involved homeless Veterans with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders: Protocol for a randomized controlled hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The US Veterans Affairs mental health residential rehabilitation treatment programs (MH RRTPs) provide residential care for veterans experiencing …

Qualification of administrative discharge for Veterans of the ban

Abstract: Qualification of past administrative discharge for same-sex sexual acts, perceived sexual orientation or gender identity pursuant to the policy that homosexuality was …

Restoration of rank and/or commission for pre-1967 Veterans

Abstract: Public policy for the Restoration of rank and/or commission for those demoted in consequence of dismissal or discharge pursuant to historic law relating to surrounding …

Association of Veteran suicide risk with state-level firearm ownership rates and firearm laws in the USA

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Veterans have higher suicide rates than matched non-veterans, with firearm suicides being especially prevalent among veterans. We examined whether state …

U.K. Veterans in prison: Attitudes toward authority, legitimacy and compliance with regime

Abstract: Despite an increase in academic research over recent years into military veterans in the criminal justice system, little of this has focused on U.K. veterans’ views and …

U.K. Veterans in prison: Attitudes toward authority, legitimacy, and compliance with regime

Abstract: Despite an increase in academic research over recent years into military veterans in the criminal justice system, little of this has focused on U.K. veterans’ views and …

Gatekeepers of justice: Law enforcement attitudes about and decisions with Veterans

Abstract: The occurrence of mental health problems among military veterans is high (Kulka et al., 1988; Milliken et al., 2007) and has been linked to criminal justice involvement …