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The State of the American Veteran: The Orange County Veterans Study

Abstract: The Orange County Veterans Study, conducted by the USC School of Social Work Center for Innovation and Research on Veterans & Military Families (CIR), is an effort …

Call to Action: Toward Ending Female Veteran Homelessness

Abstract: The opportunity to end homelessness in our female veteran population is within our reach. Coordinated, collaborative, and visionary actions will be required. This effort …

The State of the American Veteran: The San Francisco Veterans Study

Abstract: The San Francisco Veterans Study represents the fourth overall study—and third in the state of California—in the State of the American Veteran research series …

Call to Action: Making California the Most Military and Veteran Friendly State

Abstract: California has a unique opportunity to improve the state of the American veteran and, in so doing, move to the top of the list of America’s most veteran-friendly …

Ensuring Behavioral Healthcare Capacity and Quality for Service Members, Veterans and Military Families

Abstract: A great deal of attention has been paid in the past few years to the impact of war on behavioral health. Statistics now abound regarding the numbers of servicemembers …

The Courts and Military Families: Urgent Action Needed

Abstract: This policy brief explores the demographics of military families in the context of family court, with recommendations for families impacted by military service and …

Exploring the Economic & Employment Challenges Facing U.S. Veterans: A Qualitative Study of Volunteers of America Service Providers & Veteran Clients

Abstract: Commissioned by volunteers of america (vOa) as part of an ongoing effort to better understand the needs of their veteran clients and continuously improve veteran …

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 …

The State of the American Veteran: The Los Angeles County Veterans Study

Summary: The United States has been at war for more than a decade, with the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan representing the longest in our nation’s history. This post-9/11 …

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 …