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  • 1. Prevalence of Domestic Violence Among Veterans Frank Wimberly PSY 492, 2010 1
  • 2. Research QuestionHas exposure to combat and military culture made domestic violence more prevalent among military families?
  • 3. TopicSince September 11, 2001, more than 1.5 million troops have been deployed in support of the war efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Savitsky, Illingworth, & Dulaney, 2009).
  • 4. TopicDeployment to a combat theater requires the soldier to be hypervigilant and face their adversaries with aggression and courage.Can this lifestyle and core tenet of survival can lead to inappropriate aggression that may result in domestic violence?
  • 5. Study Combat Experience and Youth 1983 Conducted by the Veterans Administration Petrik, Rosenberg, & Watson Is exposure to combat a contributing factor to domestic violence 101 male participants 54 combat veterans 47 non-combatPetrik, N. D., Rosenberg, A. M., & Watson, C. G. (1983). Combat experience and youth: influences on reported violence against women. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 14(6), 895-899. doi: 10.1037/0735-7028.14.6.895
  • 6. StudyCombat Experience and Youth Strengths Examined combat veterans Weaknesses Small study sample Participants were diagnosed inpatients Results were manipulated All 54 combat veterans committed acts of domestic violence Study claimed only 20%
  • 7. Study Definition of Domestic Violence Publication made by the National Center for Victims of Crime. Defined Violent and Non-Violent forms of domestic violenceNCVC.org. (2008). Definition of domestic violence. National Center for Victims of Crime. Retrieved November 28, 2011, from http://www.ncvc.org/ncvc/main.aspx?dbName=DocumentViewer&DocumentID=32347
  • 8. StudyDefinition of Domestic Violence Strengths Gave a clear definition of domestic violence Physical and Non-Physical forms Weaknesses Not a Peer Reviewed Study Compulsive need to define subject matter
  • 9. Study Risk for Domestic Violence Study intended to identify the extent and potential of domestic violence, and advocate for mental health providers to routinely screen for this condition. The research uncovered markers that were common in the majority of domestic violence cases to assist mental health providers in identifying perpetrators and victims.Riggs, D. S., Caulfield, M. B., & Street, A. E. (2000). Risk for domestic violence: factors associated with perpetration and victimization. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 56(10), 1289-1316. doi: 10.1002/1097- 4679(200010)56:103.0.CO;2-Z
  • 10. StudyRisk for Domestic Violence Strengths Identified the risk factors Advocated the need for screening of patients Weaknesses Limited demographic Failed to asses professions Review of previous studies Inconsistent methods of gathering data
  • 11. Study Risk and Resilience in Military Families Experiencing Deployment Study discussed military deployment as a significant stressor in military families. Addresses the phases deployment, and the psychological struggles a military family must contend with. This study identified deployment as a three phrase process detailing the stressor caused by the separation and reunion of military personnel.Riggs, S. A., & Riggs, D. S. (2011). Risk and resilience in military families experiencing deployment: The role of the family attachment network. Journal of Family Psychology. doi: 10.1037/a0025286
  • 12. StudyRisk and Resilience in Military Families Experiencing Deployment Strengths Specifically examined the stressors that are unique to military life Excellent study that addressed military culture Weaknesses Study only assessed two parent households
  • 13. Study Americas Military Population Study discussed demographics of the United States military population. Gives detailed information regarding age, economics, race, and religion of military servicemen.Segal, D. R., & Wechsler-Segal, M. (2004, December). Americas military population. Defense Equal Opportunity Management. Retrieved from http://www.deomi.org/contribute/DiversityMgmt/documents/AmericasMilitaryPopulation2004.pdf
  • 14. StudyAmericas Military Population Strengths Provided raw statistical data Useful to compare to other studies Weaknesses Did not provide economic information pertaining to salaries of servicemen and their living expenses
  • 15. Study Civilian social work: serving the military and veteran populations Study discussed the unique cultural aspects of working with a military personnel and veterans. Examine the impact of military lifestyle on the social workers servicing this population. Advocates that social workers obtain a competent knowledge of military life to competently serve this populationSavitsky, L., Illingworth, M., & Dulaney, M. (2009). Civilian social work: serving the military and veteran populations. Social Work, 54(4), 327-339. Retrieved from http://web.ebscohost.com.libproxy.edmc.edu/ehost/detail?sid=e8de0409-d783-4a17-a3e0- 0ed13b6880da%40sessionmgr113&vid=4&hid=11&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=pbh& AN=4535715
  • 16. StudyCivilian social work: serving the military and veteran populations Strengths Addressed the military attitude Looked at specifically at military domestic issues Discussed all major domestic violence markers Weaknesses None, it was a very through study
  • 17. Study Alcohol Use Disorder History Moderates the Relationship Between Avoidance Coping and Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms Study discussed substance abuse a symptom of avoidance behavior. Give statistical information regarding commonality of binge drinking among military personnel with PTSD.Hruska, B., Fallon, W., Spoonster, E., Sledjeski, E. M., & Delahanty, D. L. (2011). Alcohol use disorder history moderates the relationship between avoidance coping and posttraumatic stress symptoms. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 25(3), 405-414. doi: 10.1037/a0022439
  • 18. StudyAlcohol Use Disorder History Moderates theRelationship Between Avoidance Copingand Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms Strengths Addressed the commonality of substance abuse and PTSD in military personnel Weaknesses Majority of participants were male African Americans Failed to use a representative sample of the military population
  • 19. Study Family and Couples Treatment for Newly Returning Veterans Study is an assessment by civilian psychologists of returning veterans to determine if they are at risk for depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and alcohol use disorders. In addition, the issue of increased incidents and risk factors of domestic violence are examined.Makin-Byrd, K., Gifford, E., Susan, M., & Glynn, S. (2011). Family and couples treatment for newly returning veterans. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 42(1), 47-55. doi: 10.1037/a0022292
  • 20. StudyFamily and Couples Treatment for NewlyReturning Veterans Strengths Assessment made by civilian psychologists Cited the necessity of proper treatment Made recommendation to train civilian psychologist regarding military needs Weaknesses Peer reviewed article of 12 studies
  • 21. Study Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence in a Representative U.S. Air Force Sample Study examined the prevalence of domestic violence in the armed forces, and the stressor associated with long term deployments. Study defined acts of aggression their impact on clinical services, and examined the risk for domestic violence based on gender, race/ethnicity, pay grade, religious faith, marital status, and career type.Foran, H. M., Slep, A. M., & Heyman, R. E. (2011). Prevalences of intimate partner violence in a representative U.S. Air Force sample. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 79(3), 391-397. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.libproxy.edmc.edu/docview/861786324?accountid=34899
  • 22. StudyPrevalence of Intimate Partner Violence in aRepresentative U.S. Air Force Sample Strengths Study used a representative sample Defined acts of domestic violence Weaknesses Study was based solely on U.S. Air Force personnel Did not address the issue of direct combat exposure
  • 23. Study Intimate Partner Violence in the United States Study provided statistical information regarding the prevalence of domestic violence in the civilian population.BJS. (2006). Intimate Partner Violence in the United States (United States, U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics). Washington, DC: Department of Justice.
  • 24. StudyIntimate Partner Violence in the UnitedStates Strengths Raw statistical data necessary for comparison to previously introduced data Weaknesses Not a Peer Reviewed study
  • 25. ConclusionThis is a complex subject that has several conflicting studies. It appears that the military is addressing domestic violence as real issue worthy of concern. However, current studies have not used a representative sample or they are based on self-reporting data.
  • 26. Conclusion The Military Report Card Concerning Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, including compliance with the Lautenberg Amendment Study summarized the finding, recommendations, and implementation of Department of Defenses task force on domestic violence. This committee made 193 recommendations with an emphasis on continuing domestic violence education programs, and communication with local law enforcement. It also made recommendations that the military encourage its members to receive counseling and eliminate the negative stigma associated with it.Somerville, K. (2009). The military report card concerning domestic violence and sexual assault, including compliance with the lautenberg amendment. Family Law Quarterly, 43(2), 301-314. Retrieved from https://login.libproxy.edmc.edu/login?=?url=http://search.proquest.com.libproxy.edmc.edu/docview/2228453 26?accountid=34899
  • 27. ConclusionThe Military Report Card ConcerningDomestic Violence and SexualAssault, including compliance with theLautenberg Amendment Strengths Objective evaluation of the militarys view of domestic violence as an issue. Weaknesses Data used in the study was based on self- reporting information disclosed by the military
  • 28. RecommendationsFuture studies should refrain from using self-reporting dataStudy samples should represent all military branches and occupational specialties
  • 29. ReferencesBJS. (2006). Intimate Partner Violence in the United States (United States, U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics). Washington, DC: Department of Justice.Foran, H. M., Slep, A. M., & Heyman, R. E. (2011). Prevalences of intimate partner violence in a representative U.S. Air Force sample. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 79(3), 391-397. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.libproxy.edmc.edu/docview/861786324?accountid=34899Hruska, B., Fallon, W., Spoonster, E., Sledjeski, E. M., & Delahanty, D. L. (2011). Alcohol use disorder history moderates the relationship between avoidance coping and posttraumatic stress symptoms. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 25(3), 405-414. doi: 10.1037/a0022439Makin-Byrd, K., Gifford, E., Susan, M., & Glynn, S. (2011). Family and couples treatment for newly returning veterans. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 42(1), 47-55. doi: 10.1037/a0022292NCVC.org. (2008). Definition of domestic violence. National Center for Victims of Crime. Retrieved November 28, 2011, from http://www.ncvc.org/ncvc/main.aspx?dbName=DocumentViewer&DocumentID=32347Petrik, N. D., Rosenberg, A. M., & Watson, C. G. (1983). Combat experience and youth: influences on reported violence against women. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 14(6), 895-899. doi: 10.1037/0735-7028.14.6.895Riggs, D. S., Caulfield, M. B., & Street, A. E. (2000). Risk for domestic violence: factors associated with perpetration and victimization. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 56(10), 1289-1316. doi: 10.1002/1097-4679(200010)56:103.0.CO;2-ZRiggs, S. A., & Riggs, D. S. (2011). Risk and resilience in military families experiencing deployment: The role of the family attachment network. Journal of Family Psychology. doi: 10.1037/a0025286Savitsky, L., Illingworth, M., & Dulaney, M. (2009). Civilian social work: serving the military and veteran populations. Social Work, 54(4), 327-339. Retrieved from http://web.ebscohost.com.libproxy.edmc.edu/ehost/detail?sid=e8de0409-d783-4a17-a3e0- 0ed13b6880da%40sessionmgr113&vid=4&hid=11&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=pbh&AN=45357151Segal, D. R., & Wechsler-Segal, M. (2004, December). Americas military population. Defense Equal Opportunity Management. Retrieved from http://www.deomi.org/contribute/DiversityMgmt/documents/AmericasMilitaryPopulation2004.pdfSomerville, K. (2009). The military report card concerning domestic violence and sexual assault, including compliance with the lautenberg amendment. Family Law Quarterly, 43(2), 301-314. Retrieved from https://login.libproxy.edmc.edu/login?=?url=http://search.proquest.com.libproxy.edmc.edu/docview/222845326?accountid=34899