Research and Policy Repository

Abstract: Objective: To examine the effects of school-based interventions on the well-being of military-connected children (i.e., dependents of U.S. military service members, …

Abstract: Decorations are awards and honours given for outstanding services and achievements. Granting decorations is a long-standing phenomenon in Western culture. The Romans had …

Abstract: In 2003, the then State Secretary for Defence, Cees van der Knaap, decided to launch a NetherlandsVeterans’ Day. The purpose of the Netherlands Veterans’ Day is to …

Abstract: Since 2000, the Veterans’ Institute has had an annual survey conducted into public opinion on veterans and topics related to veterans, where some of the same questions …

Abstract: This fact sheet explains the policy decisions and founding ideas underpinning the Netherlands Veterans' Institute.

Abstract: More than twenty years ago the realisation dawned that the government had failed in showing its appreciation for veterans. The sometimes critical reporting on veterans …

Abstract: With the Dutch veterans’ policy the Ministry of Defence seeks, among other things, to increase publicappreciation for veterans. Based on the public opinion figures on …

Abstract: This fact sheet explores veterans' care in the Netherlands.

Abstract: Background: Veterans receiving Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare have increased suicide risk compared to the general population. Many patients see primary care clinicians …

Abstract: The war-time deployment of a service member creates significant stress for the family system that supports that person’s transition into combat, combat duty, and …

Abstract: Blesma has always attended to the families of its Members (the limbless veterans).We appreciate the benefits of a holistic approach to support and the value of family …

Abstract: This article emerges out of a three year research project with Cheshire Probation Trust on their Veteran Support Officer (VSO) initiative. At a time when the offending …