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Research Brief: ""This Is The Story Of Why My Military Career Ended Before It Should Have": Premature Separation From Military Service Among U.S. Women Veterans", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
Research Brief: ""This Is The Story Of Why My Military Career Ended Before It Should Have": Premature Separation From Military Service Among U.S. Women Veterans", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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The study offers an analysis of the trajectory of women in service compared to that of men, and the factors which contribute to these differences. In analyzing this study, the IVMF suggests the continuation of expanding this field of study and the importance of policy and practice of ensuring the data of such a study necessitating timeliness.
Research Brief: "Military And Mental Health Correlates Of Unemployment In A National Sample Of Women Veterans", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
Research Brief: "Military And Mental Health Correlates Of Unemployment In A National Sample Of Women Veterans", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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This study found that unemployment among female veterans was independently associated with screening positive for depression, as well as several other factors related to military service and veteran status. In practice, caring for the mental health of female veterans might improve their employment prospects, and in addition, many unemployed female veterans expressed that civilian coworkers did not understand their military experience. In policy, the VA and other federal agencies might model programs to support unemployed female veterans after the Institute for Veterans and Military Families’ Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (V-WISE) program. Suggestions for future study include incorporating …
Research Brief: "Post-Sexual Assault Health Care Utilization Among Oef/Oif Servicewomen", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
Research Brief: "Post-Sexual Assault Health Care Utilization Among Oef/Oif Servicewomen", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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This brief is about the use of medical and mental health services by servicewomen after sexual assault that occurred while in the military. In policy and practice, servicewomen who have been sexually assaulted should seek medical and mental healthcare in a timely manner, even if they don't believe it is necessary, to prevent HIV infection and pregnancy; the DoD should continue its use of the DoJ's gold standard of care while ensuring that servicewomen feel that they can reach out for post-assault healthcare. Suggestions for future research include sampling more servicewomen who utilize care, expanding the geographic spread of the …
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: March 2015, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
The Employment Situation Of Veterans: March 2015, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
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This data brief summarizes the demographics and trends in veteran employment from March 2015.