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Assessing the impact of combat trauma on the severity, expression, and course of posttraumatic stress disorder in justice-involved Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with criminal justice involvement in veterans, but it is unclear how trauma type influences this …

Black incarcerated Veterans and VA service access

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 …

Harassment and discrimination experiences of Indigenous Peoples in the Canadian Armed Forces

Abstract: Introduction: The experiences of Indigenous Peoples in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have largely been unexplored. Research in civilian settings has indicated that …

Public attitudes towards the Australian Defence Force

Abstract: Overall, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) was highly regarded by respondents to the survey. Strong majorities held positive opinions of the organisation, and expressed …

Self-blame as a mediator of the association between institutional betrayal and depressive and PTSD symptoms among women who experienced sexual assault while in the military

Abstract: Objective: The present study examined whether self-blame from sexual assault while in the military mediated associations between institutional betrayal from sexual …

The recidivism rates of violent crimes in Veterans with a mental health diagnosis in the United States correctional facilities

Abstract:This quantitative study investigates the relationship between veteran status, serious mental illness, and recidivism rates for violent crimes among incarcerated …

Medicalizing violence: The institutional politics of trauma in Veterans treatment courts

Abstract: Criminal court actors engage in medicalization as they negotiate the balance of punitive and rehabilitative responses in their work, particularly in cases of low-level …

The Veteran defendant: How combat experience and type of crime impact juror decision-making

Abstract: Veteran defendants are vastly underrepresented in the research literature, yet at least 8% of the United States’ incarcerated population is comprised of military …

A meta-analysis on the effectiveness of moral reconation therapy and Veterans treatment court for reducing recidivism

Abstract: Veterans recidivism is the tendency to relapse into criminal behavior following a previous offense and is caused by a combination of psychological, interpersonal, and …

Army National Guard sexual assault and the dissatisfaction of reported case results: A narrative inquiry

Abstract: This qualitative narrative inquiry study explored the experiences, stories, and perceptions of Army National Guard Active Guard Reserve soldiers, assigned to the Military …

Fighting an inner battle: The effects of deployment experiences on ex-military prison staff in England and Wales

Abstract: In 2022, the U.K. Ministry of Justice started fast-tracking veterans into the prison service to reduce the violence in British prisons. These ambitions rest on a fragile …

NSW Veterans strategy and action plan 2025–2030

Abstract: This is a whole-of-government commitment, and the agencies which are responsible for individual commitments are identified in the Strategy. Each agency is responsible for …