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“We Are Disaster Response Experts”: A Qualitative Study on the Mental Health Impact of Volunteering in Disaster Settings Among Combat Veterans

Abstract: Volunteers serving in a disaster context may experience harmful mental health effects that could impede rescue operations. Exploratory research suggests that combat …

From boots to suits : women veterans transitioning to community college students

Abstract: This chapter explores the unique needs of women student–veterans and highlights the ways that community college leaders can support women student–veterans on their …

Aiming High: Explaining the Earnings Advantage for Female Veterans

Abstract: This study investigates how veteran status influences earnings for working-age American women. Recent increases in women’s participation in the U.S. military mean that …

Back to Civvy Street: How can we better support individuals to lead successful civilian lives after a career in the UK Armed Forces?

Abstract: This consultation aims to explore how we can better support Service leavers to lead more successful and fulfilling lives after they return to civilian life. Both …

Continue to Work: The Transition Mapping Study 2017 (TMS17)

Abstract: The purpose of this report is to pull together research around transition since 2013 and the institutional responses to that research. A key purpose of the report is to …

Employment in Mind: The Poppy Factory employability service and veterans with mental health conditions

Abstract: Centre for Mental Health was requested by The Poppy Factory, with funding from the Forces in Mind Trust to review the evidence about how to support Armed Forces veterans …

Evaluation of a Family-Centered Prevention Intervention for Military Children and Families Facing Wartime Deployments

More than 1.7 million children in the United States have a parent serving in the military. Since September 11, 2001, approximately 900,000 children have had a parent who deployed …

Evaluation of Employ-Able

This report reviews the effectiveness of the Employ-Able Programme, which sets out to improve the employment prospects of veterans with mental health conditions. It considers the …

How Are Iraq/Afghanistan-Era Veterans Faring in the Labor Market?

Abstract: Armed Forces & Society 39(1) 158-183 ªThe Author(s) 2013 Reprints and permission: sagepub.com/journalsPermissions.nav DOI: 10.1177/0095327X12449433 …

Impact of pre-enlistment antisocial behaviour on behavioural outcomes among UK military personnel

Abstract: Purpose: Concern has been raised over alleged increases in antisocial behaviour by military personnel returning from the deployment in Iraq and Afghanistan. US-based …

Military Spouse Employment: A Grounded Theory Approach to Experiences and Perceptions

Abstract: This study responds to the recognition that the majority of military spouses have paid employment but that neither the Department of Defense nor other organizations …

Reflections on being a civilian researcher in an ex-military world: expanding horizons?

Abstract: This paper provides a series of critical reflections on the tensions involved in researching the lives of military veterans. In particular, tensions arising when …