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“We Are Disaster Response Experts”: A Qualitative Study on the Mental Health Impact of Volunteering in Disaster Settings Among Combat Veterans

Abstract: Volunteers serving in a disaster context may experience harmful mental health effects that could impede rescue operations. Exploratory research suggests that combat …

From boots to suits : women veterans transitioning to community college students

Abstract: This chapter explores the unique needs of women student–veterans and highlights the ways that community college leaders can support women student–veterans on their …

Renewing Our Commitments

Abstract: This publication reaffirms Scotland's commitment to support our Armed Forces community - Service personnel, veterans and families. It recognises some major achievements …

Aiming High: Explaining the Earnings Advantage for Female Veterans

Abstract: This study investigates how veteran status influences earnings for working-age American women. Recent increases in women’s participation in the U.S. military mean that …

The Recent Occupation and Industry Employment Patterns of American Veterans

Using the American Community Survey, this research paper examines the type of occupations and industries that U.S. veterans are involved with. 

How Are Iraq/Afghanistan-Era Veterans Faring in the Labor Market?

Abstract: Armed Forces & Society 39(1) 158-183 ªThe Author(s) 2013 Reprints and permission: sagepub.com/journalsPermissions.nav DOI: 10.1177/0095327X12449433 …

Evaluation of Employ-Able

This report reviews the effectiveness of the Employ-Able Programme, which sets out to improve the employment prospects of veterans with mental health conditions. It considers the …

Military Spouse Employment: A Grounded Theory Approach to Experiences and Perceptions

Abstract: This study responds to the recognition that the majority of military spouses have paid employment but that neither the Department of Defense nor other organizations …

Evaluation of a Family-Centered Prevention Intervention for Military Children and Families Facing Wartime Deployments

More than 1.7 million children in the United States have a parent serving in the military. Since September 11, 2001, approximately 900,000 children have had a parent who deployed …

Continue to Work: The Transition Mapping Study 2017 (TMS17)

Abstract: The purpose of this report is to pull together research around transition since 2013 and the institutional responses to that research. A key purpose of the report is to …

Employment in Mind: The Poppy Factory employability service and veterans with mental health conditions

Abstract: Centre for Mental Health was requested by The Poppy Factory, with funding from the Forces in Mind Trust to review the evidence about how to support Armed Forces veterans …

Back to Civvy Street: How can we better support individuals to lead successful civilian lives after a career in the UK Armed Forces?

Abstract: This consultation aims to explore how we can better support Service leavers to lead more successful and fulfilling lives after they return to civilian life. Both …