Female military sexual trauma survivors’ experiences with seeking treatment from the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) provides free healthcare related to those who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST); however, many female veterans either …

A silent epidemic: Exploring the needs of sexual assault survivors who served in the United States Army

Abstract:This qualitative study explores the experiences of U.S Army sexual assault survivors and how they describe what they need emotionally, physically, and psychologically …

High-risk profiles for polysubstance use among Veterans: Associations of depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and sexual assault in a clinical cohort

Abstract: Substance use disorders (SUDs) are prevalent among military veterans, with severe substance use and polysubstance use disorder (poly-SUD) related to worse clinical …

Factors influencing the implementation of integrated prevention programming in the United States military: Qualitative perspectives from recipients, implementers, and leaders

Abstract: The link between sexual assault (SA) and alcohol misuse (AM) documented in both military and civilian settings suggests that integrating SA and AM prevention programming …

A pre-post evaluation of the sexual communication and consent training program in United States Air Force basic military training, 2019–2020

Abstract: This study evaluated the proximal outcomes of the Sexual Communication and Consent program (SCC): a novel, tailored sexual assault (SA) prevention intervention …

Sexual assault and sexual harassment in military services: Culture, hypermasculinity, and the futility of zero-tolerance approaches

Abstract: This introduction to the Special Forum on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in Military Services begins with a discussion of zero-tolerance approaches to sexual …

Behavioral health implementers' perspectives on facilitators and barriers to sustaining evidence-based prevention interventions in the U.S. military

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) requires the implementation of evidence-based behavioral health interventions (EBIs) to prevent harmful behaviors such …

Self-blame as a mediator of the association between institutional betrayal and depressive and PTSD symptoms among women who experienced sexual assault while in the military

Abstract: Objective: The present study examined whether self-blame from sexual assault while in the military mediated associations between institutional betrayal from sexual …

Army National Guard sexual assault and the dissatisfaction of reported case results: A narrative inquiry

Abstract: This qualitative narrative inquiry study explored the experiences, stories, and perceptions of Army National Guard Active Guard Reserve soldiers, assigned to the Military …

Military cultural competency in Canadian sexual assault support centers: "Not here for lessons"

Abstract: Military cultural competency involves understanding the unique needs of military and veteran (MV) populations. Research shows that culturally competent care improves …

Association of psychiatric diagnoses and military sexual trauma type with denied posttraumatic stress disorder service connection

Abstract: Background: Annually, thousands of Veterans file Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) disability claims (“service connection”) for posttraumatic stress disorder …

Should the perpetration of or the failure to intervene with or report military sexual trauma be assessed?

Abstract: Military sexual trauma (MST) has gained national attention since the Navy Tailhook scandal, in which 90 service members reported being sexually assaulted and/or harassed …