Military Content Topic Results

This page provides access to webinar recordings organized by date on the topics of intimate partner violence and the military.

Women report exposure to many different types of traumatic events, and are especially likely to experience sexual assault in childhood, adulthood, or both. Sexual assault is a type of trauma that often leads to the onset of PTSD for both women and men. Given greater exposure to this type of trauma, women are particularly at risk for PTSD. These fact sheets have information that is specific to women veterans and trauma.

Importantly, the Disability Compensation fact sheet points out the that fact that veterans in need of MST services from the VA do not need to have a documented MST experiences or disability compensation in order to receive these services. Even veterans who are not eligible for other services may apply, but the language provided does not indicate that services are guaranteed.

This Applied Research paper examines both single- and mixed-gender rape prevention and risk reduction programs, and provides suggestions for practitioners to design, implement, and evaluate programs.

This 2-page fact sheet includes information about the incidence of MST, its emotional and financial costs and other valuable information highlighting the devastating effects of this problem.

The "What We Do" page on SWAN's website outlines the organization's key initiatives and support services for service women.

Through training and outreach, the Association encourages collaboration within the network of TBI service providers, veterans' organizations, and the community. This page also includes a film and other useful resources on this topic. This webpage is a resource for providers and families as they seek to understand the symptoms of, and treatment for, TBI.

This channel offers several videos and podcasts discusses issues related to military sexual trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and what it is like to experience sexual violence while serving in the military.

This resource briefly discusses some common responses and refers to other resources and the National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).