Abstract:This study investigates racial disparities in access to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) services among incarcerated Veterans, with a specific focus on Black …
Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate how bicultural stress is affected by generational status, military characteristics, care seeking behavior and mental health status …
Abstract: In 2010, the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) published the first guidelines for advanced practice in military and veteran social work, describing core …
Abstract: A Veteran Affairs Health Care System (VAHCS) in the Southeast region implemented the Social Workers as Lead Community Care Coordinators (SWLCCC) program to prevent delays …
Abstract: Within the United States Armed Forces, support of families is seen as a service that is critical to the success of the military mission. Due to the armed forces being an …
Abstract: This article delves into the complexities of working with ex-combatants in war-torn Ukraine, examining the challenges and experiences of both ex-combatants and service …
Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the impact on rural Veterans' access to social work services of a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) national program to increase social work …
Abstract: In 1988, the Department of Defense initiated regular surveillance of sexual harassment and sexual assault victimization experiences among active-duty personnel. In 2005, …
Abstract: Among veterans, availability of social support and histories of military sexual trauma (MST) and/or adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are particularly salient …
Abstract: Despite the multi-disciplinarity of suicidology, social work’s contribution to the conceptual framing of suicide has been limited. Consequently, modern prevention …
Abstract:Â Veterans increasingly utilize both the Veteran's Health Administration (VA) and non-VA hospitals (dual-users). Dual-users are at increased risk of fragmented care and …
Abstract:Â This study investigated relationships between symptom clusters of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), suicidal ideation, suicide plan, and non-suicidal risk to life …