The Many Faces of Military Families: Unique Features of the Lives of Female Service Members

Abstract: Female service members' family structures differ from the traditional male service member–female spouse composition of military families. Consequently, this …

Armed Forces Federation Disturbance Expense Overseas Report 2014

Abstract: During 2014, AFF received comments from families that Disturbance Expense (DE) had not compensated them sufficiently for expenses incurred when moving overseas due to a …

Under-Served

Abstract: The end of military operations in Afghanistan in 2014 brings to a close over a decade of significant conflict in the Middle East. The human cost of recent engagements …

One Day at a Time: The Experiences of Partners of Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Abstract: The intimate partners of veterans living with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often have few opportunities to articulate in their own words how the disorder affects …

Integrated Support Network and Information, Guidance and Advice: Issues affecting veterans and their families

Abstract: This project has been commissioned by FiMT. The research into the subject matter is being carried out by Manchester Business School who have been asked to conduct a …

Traumatic Limb Loss and the Needs of the Family - Current Research: Policy and Practice Implications

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 …

Serving Veterans and Military Families: Best Practices for Human Service Professionals

Abstract: Since 2001, more than 2.6 million troops have been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. Their reintegration back into civilian society can often be met with difficult …

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 …

Enhancing the Well-being of America's Veterans and their Families: A Call to Action for a National Veterans Policy

Abstract: This report is a product from the symposium, Enhancing the Well-being of America’s Veterans and Their Families: A Call to Action for a National Veterans Policy, hosted …

Unsung Heroes: Developing a Better Understanding of the Emotional Support Needs of Service Families

Summary: As the UK Armed Forces undergo unprecedented restructuring to deliver a new employment model, this report draws together what we know about how the families and children …

Tri-Service Families Continuous Attitude Survey: Report 2011

Summary: The purpose of the tri-Service set of questions (FAMCAS) in the single Service (sS) Families Survey is: (a) to provide MOD personnel policy decisions with tri-Service data …

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 …