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Finally “Deliberate by Design:” Milestones in the Delivery of Health Care for U.S. Military Family Members

Abstract: The development of medical care for U.S. military families and retirees was serendipitous, a fortunate accident. The formal development of military family medical care …

Rape, Sex Partnership, and Substance Use Consequences in Women Veterans

Abstract: The association of rape history and sexual partnership with alcohol and drug use consequences in women veterans is unknown. Midwestern women veterans (N = 1,004) …

Safety on the homefront: adequately addressing violence in families impacted by military service

Abstract: This policy brief explores the subject of violence in families impacted by military service, including recognising the relationship between mental wounds and violent …

The impact of deployment to Iraq or Afghanistan on military children: A review of the literature

Abstract: The aim of this review is to evaluate what is known about the impact on children of parental deployment to Iraq or Afghanistan. We searched for relevant studies with a …

Survey on Transition to Civilian Life: Report on Regular Force Veterans

Abstract: Military to civilian transition is an important but poorly researched event in the life course of military Veterans. In this report, Veterans are former Canadian Forces …

There and Back Again: How Parental Experiences Affect Children’s Adjustments in the Course of Military Deployments

Abstract: As a consequence of various causes, numerous children are confronted with parental separation. By following families in the course of military deployments, this study …

Are social networking sites a source of online harassment for teens? Evidence from survey data

Abstract: Media reports on incidences of abuse on the internet, particularly among teenagers, are growing at an alarming rate causing much concern among parents of teenagers and …

King’s Centre for Military Health Research: A fifteen year report

This report presents a comprehensive overview of the findings from the King's Centre for Military Health Research (KCMHR) research on the UK Armed Forces' health, which has been …

Is There Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma? The Case of Combat Veterans’ Children

Abstract: This article is a review of the literature on intergenerational transmission of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from fathers to sons in families of war veterans. …

Military-Related PTSD and Intimate Relationships: From Description to Theory-Driven Research and Intervention Development

Abstract: Military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan have brought heightened awareness of military related PTSD, as well as the intimate relationship problems that accompany the …

The Overlooked Casualities of Conflict 2009

Summary: This report was commissioned by the UK's The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Children's Fund to explore the experiences of Service children. This report has found there are …