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Fact Sheet Netherlands ‘Veterans with a mission’

Abstract: Peacekeeping missions nowadays frequently include activities in the area of reconstruction and humanitarian aid. For veterans, it does not always end there. This is …

Factsheet 'Commemorative Badge for the Wounded'

Abstract: This factsheet explores the recent history of commemorative badges awarded to veterans in the Netherlands.

Fact sheet ‘Veterans on appreciation and policy’

Abstract: With the Dutch veterans’ policy the Ministry of Defence seeks, among other things, to increase publicappreciation for veterans. Based on the public opinion figures on …

Fact Sheet ‘Public Appreciation' in the Netherlands

Abstract: More than twenty years ago the realisation dawned that the government had failed in showing its appreciation for veterans. The sometimes critical reporting on veterans …

Fact Sheet ‘Veterans’ Care’

Abstract: This fact sheet explores veterans' care in the Netherlands.

Fact Sheet ‘Netherlands Veterans’ Institute’

Abstract: This fact sheet explains the policy decisions and founding ideas underpinning the Netherlands Veterans' Institute.

Going Forward: Implications for Post-Combat Military Leadership

Abstract: As programs, services and supports continue to roll out to meet the emerging needs of this post-combat military, all will be ineffective without an organizational …

Closing the Gap: Meeting the Future Needs of America's Severely Wounded Heroes & their Caregivers

Abstract: The Gary Sinise Foundation and the USC School of Social Work’s Center for Innovation & Research hosted the inaugural “Closing the Gap Summit” to address the …

From War to Workforce: Assisting Veterans as they Reintegrate into the Workforce

Abstract: This report summarises a conference held to explore collaborative work discussing best practices to help transitioning veterans find and retain meaningful employment.

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 needs of ex-Service Personnel in the Criminal Justice System: Evidence from Two Surveys

Summary: This analytical summary presents findings from the Offender Management Community Cohort Study (OMCCS) and the Resettlement Surveys (RS), to consider whether ex-service …

Integrating a Gender Perspective into Internal Oversight within Armed Forces

Abstract: This guidance note has been developed in partnership with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions …