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Issue 48 | Eating Disorders in Military and Defence Personnel

Military and civilian service professions, such as the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and emergency services, as well as elite sports professions, require a certain level of …

The Elephant in the Bedroom: Sexual Functioning in Military Populations

Abstraction: This policy brief provides an overview of the problem of sexual functioning in military populations, discusses challenges associated with assessment, present …

Genitourniary Trauma in the Military: Impact, Prevention, and Recommendations

Abstract: During the recent conflicts in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, and New Dawn, the increased reliance on dismounted patrols and frequent exposure to …

More Than a House: Ending Veteran Homelessness by Addressing Failed Transition Policies

Abstract: This policy brief explores veteran homelessness, including current and future policy, as well as recommendations.

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 …

The Armed Forces Covenant in Action? Part 3: Educating the Children of Service Personnel

Abstract: This inquiry is the third in a series of inquiries into the Armed Forces Covenant, which was published by the Government in May 2011. The Covenant is the Government’s …

The education of Service children: findings of a National Audit Office consultation

Abstract: This briefing paper was prepared to help inform the House of Commons Defence Committee’s inquiry into the education of Service children, its third in a series of …

Healthcare for Veterans in the Era of Patient Protection and the Affordable Care Act of 2010

Abstract: This policy brief explores the continuity and coordination of care under the veteran healthcare system, taking into consideration integrated care and mental health …

From War to the Workplace: Helping Veterans Transition to Civilian Work Settings

Abstract: This policy brief provides various recommendations that aim to reduce veteran unemployment and help veterans transition to civilian work settings. The brief explores the …

Multiple Exclusion Homelessness in the UK: ex-Service Personnel

Abstract: This Briefing Paper examines the characteristics and experiences of ex-service personnel affected by ‘multiple exclusion homelessness’ (MEH) – a form of ‘deep’ …

Navigating the Department of Veterans Affairs with Invisible Wounds: How to Overcome the Stigma of "Delay, Deny & Hope You Die"

Abstract: This policy brief explores how veterans with mental health illnesses navigate the help and support available through the Department of Veteran Affairs, and the problems …

Veterans Act 2012

Abstract: This bulletin details Acts and Decrees of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, with regards to veterans and the duty of care to veterans.