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‘‘It’s in My Blood’’: The Military Habitus of Former Zimbabwean Soldiers in Exile in South Africa

Abstract: This article examines the habitus of soldiers who either deserted or resigned from the Zimbabwe National Army in the post–2000 crisis in Zimbabwe and now live in exile …

Parental suicide attempt and offspring self-harm and suicidal thoughts: Results from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC) birth cohort

Abstract: Parental suicidal behavior is associated with offspring's risk of suicidal behavior. However, much of the available evidence is from population registers or clinical …

Health and welfare of the ex-Service community in Scotland 2014

Abstract: This report summarises the size, demographic profile and welfare needs of the Scotland ex-Service community in 2014. The results are drawn from a face-to-face, in-home …

Integrating a Gender Perspective into Internal Oversight within Armed Forces

Abstract: This guidance note has been developed in partnership with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions …

Poppy Scotland Welfare Services Statistical Report 2012/2013

Abstract: Poppyscotland has a proud history of assisting the Armed Forces community. We provide and fund a variety of welfare services both directly and in partnership with other …

The Community Quarterback: Veterans and their Families are Coming Home. Are we Ready?

Abstract: We know communities that successfully support their military-impacted populations are those that engage their entire citizenry in the unique challenges facing veterans …

The Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report 2013

Abstract: The Armed Forces Covenant is a big commitment in more ways than one. It is a Covenant between the Armed Forces Community, the Government and the Nation as a whole – …

Well-being and suicidal ideation of secondary school students from military families

Abstract: Background: The mental health of children is a primary public health concern; adolescents of military personnel may be at increased risk of experiencing poorer …

Dissemination of family-centered prevention for military and veteran families: adaptations and adoption within community and military systems of care

Abstract: In response to the needs of military families confronting the challenges of prolonged war, we developed Families OverComing Under Stress (FOCUS), a multi-session …

Future Horizons Programme: Final Report

Abstract: This report draws to a conclusion the trial phase of the Future Horizons Programme (FHP) and considers 18 months of data from the Catterick cohort. This includes Early …

Contextualizing end-of-life care for ageing veterans: family members' thoughts

Abstract: Family members are integral partners in care in a long-term care facility that serves Canadian war veterans. Accordingly, when end-of-life care (a loosely defined …

Economic Conditions of Military Families

Abstract: For military children and their families, the economic news is mostly good. After a period of steady pay increases, James Hosek and Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth write, …