• Journal: Journal of Family Social Work
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Families transition, too! Military families transition out of service: a scoping review of research from the Five Eyes nations

There is minimal research about the military-to-civilian transition (MCT) from the perspective of the family. The goal of this scoping review was to identify what is known about …

Epidemiology of Partner Abuse Within Military Families

Abstract: Partner abuse (PA) is a public health problem that affects a significant number of families. Experiencing PA places victims at risk for a variety of negative outcomes, …

Military Spouses Transition too! A call to Action to Address Spouses’ Military to Civilian Transition

Abstract: Military to Civilian Transition (MCT) is the process experienced by military personnel as they leave service and return to civilian life. This MCT process is thought to …

Rethinking the meaning of “family” for war-affected young people: implications for social work education

Abstract: This article examines how the experiences and realities of young people affected by war challenge the “typical” portrayal of family in social work education. Using …

Suicide ideation, anxiety, and depression: Are children a protective factor for male Veterans?

Abstract: Numerous mental health disorders plague our veterans when they return from deployment including anxiety and depressive disorders, which have been linked to elevated …