• Author: Amy E. Street
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Evaluating the impact of a peer support program on participants' well-being: Finding belongingness through the Women Veterans Network

Abstract: Background: Loss of belongingness may be particularly pronounced for women veterans, representing a threat to long-term well-being. Improvements in social support through …

How well can U.S. military Veterans' suicidal ideation be predicted from static and change-based indicators of their psychosocial well-being as they adapt to civilian life?

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Identifying predictors of suicidal ideation (SI) is important to inform suicide prevention efforts, particularly among high-risk populations like military …

In their own words: Women Veterans identify the personal consequences of military sexual trauma victimization

Abstract: This qualitative study provides a platform for women veterans to inform our perspective of their experienced impacts following military sexual trauma (MST). We engaged 23 …

State of the Knowledge of VA Military Sexual Trauma Research

Abstract: Despite substantial efforts to counter sexual assault and harassment in the military, both remain persistent in the Armed Services. In February 2021, President Biden …

WoVeN, the Women Veterans Network: an Innovative Peer Support Program for Women Veterans

Abstract: WoVeN was designed with the support of foundation funding as an innovative peersupport network.28 The primary aims of this program are to (1) foster connections and …

Veterans’ Perspectives on Military Sexual Trauma-Related Communication with VHA Providers

Abstract: Given the number of veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST) and the impact of these experiences on veteran health, Veterans Health Administration …

Victims of sexual harassment and sexual assault in the military: Understanding risks and promoting recovery

Abstract: Ultimately, sexual harassment and sexual assault can only be eradicated by understanding and intervening with its perpetrators, however a thorough understanding of …