Resources


2022 the Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families (formerly the Canadian Centre of Excellence on PTSD) has launched its new Military Sexual Trauma (MST) resources.

For those of our colleagues who are interested the link to the Atlas webpage that contains the new resources is https://atlasveterans.ca/knowledge-hub/military-sexual-trauma-mst/military-sexual-trauma-resources/
www.combatsexualassault.org/services
www.wisdomoftrauma.com/hub/
Click here for the 2021 Sec Def's Independent review recommendations regarding MST
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UK Government Reporting:

MOD statistics on Sexual offence with the UK Armed Forces

MOD stats for 2019 release in March 2020
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Liberty Human Rights

US Government Reporting:
DoD Report to the President of the United States on Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Issued after President Obama promised to investigate this issue.
Resources for Military Personnel:
Recent (2019) Insight into Moral Injury: 
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/treat/cooccurring/moral_injury.asp
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30688367

Johnathon Shay is the Psychiatrist credited with coining the term. His paper on Moral Injury is downloadable here:
https://www.law.upenn.edu/live/files/4602-moralinjuryshayexcerptpdf
Joy House Sober Living Environment for Women This sober living residence is designed for those women military veterans searching for transition from a recovery setting.
Military Rape Crisis Center The Military Rape Crisis Center (MRCC) strives to unite agencies engaged in the elimination of sexual violence in the United States Armed Forces. MRCC provides case management, victim advocacy, support groups, education, research and training.
Grace After Fire A site devoted to helping women veterans help themselves.
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization and provides numerous victim services for survivors.
Safe Helpline Sexual assault support for the DoD community.
My Duty to Speak "By writing about what we went through while wearing the uniform we broke the silence of abuse liberating ourselves while also helping someone else who is feeling the same way."
Service Women's Action Network Support services for wounded women warriors.
addiction resources​
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PTSD and Substance Abuse Help for Veterans
https://www.yourstoragefinder.com/guidance-for-veterans-mental-health

Guide to Finding a PTSD Therapist
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/treatment/therapy-med/finding-a-therapist.asp

How to Stop Living Out of Your Car - Guide for Homeless Vets
https://www.thezebra.com/insurance-news/5518/guide-how-to-stop-living-out-of-car/

Homeless Veterans’ Resources
https://www.bigrentz.com/how-to-guides/resources-homeless-veterans

National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
http://nchv.org/index.php/help/

Financial Benefits of a Military Career
https://blog.taxact.com/how-to-make-the-most-financially-out-of-your-military-career/

Financial Assistance for Homeless Vets
http://www.operationwearehere.com/FinancialAssistance.html

Homes for Homeless Vets
https://www.homecity.com/homes-for-homeless-vets​

Support for Veterans and Their Struggles
https://www.realwarriors.net/

Legal Advice for Veterans
https://www.justgreatlawyers.com/legal-advice-for-veterans

Important News Events:

the Flawed Military Justice System and why Don Christensen left
Military (In)Justice Focusing on the recent trial of Jeffrey Sinclair with a more global perspective on the US military.
Military Sexual Assault The woman who exposed sexual assault in the US military sees little progress 20 years on.
Protect Our Defenders The latest headlines and reports of military sexual assault with the goal of ending the epidemic of military rape.

Films / Books / Documentaries:

The Invisible War Kirby Dick's and Amy Ziering's Oscar nominated documentary.
Women of War Documentary Women of War” is a harshly realistic account of one of the best and longest kept secrets in the military. It documents victims of Military Sexual Trauma in all it's stark reality.
Lauren When a soldier reports an assault, she is forced to choose between what she loves and what's right. Starring Troian Bellisario & Jennifer Beals.
Lioness Lioness tells the story of a group of female Army support soldiers who were part of the first program in American history to send women into direct ground combat.
THE UNTOLD WAR: A unique analysis of the moral weight of warfare today through the lenses of philosophy and psychology. Philosopher, ethicist, and psychoanalyst Nancy Sherman explores the psychological and moral burdens borne by soldiers.
THE LONELY SOLDIER: the inspiration for the documentary The Invisible War--vividly tells the stories of five women who fought in Iraq between 2003 and 2006--and of the challenges they faced while fighting a war painfully alone.
Honor Betrayed: Sexual Abuse in America's Military In Honor Betrayed, Dr. Mic Hunter probes beyond the headlines to reveal the reality of sexual abuse in the military.
The Twelve Steps of Shame The author describes how the Twelve Step program can help us deal with shame and addresses how each Step speaks to this vital issue in recovery. For educational materials please call: 800-328-9000.
Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse: Treatment Innovations or the practitioner working with adult survivors of sexual abuse, this book is a must. Offering useful treatment innovations, this volume opens with a clear review of dynamic theories that provide a solid introduction to understanding and treating adult survivors of sexual abuse.
Child Survivors and Perpetrators of Sexual Abuse If you're looking for new and innovative ways of working with survivors of child and adolescent sexual abuse--or child/juvenile perpetrators of sexual abuse--then look no further.
The Ethical Use of Touch in Psychotherapy This book, which is based on years of sound research and clinical experience, encourages readers to conduct a meaningful self-reflection and explore possible misconceptions related to touch in order to rejuvenate its acceptance.
the untold story of Lesbians in the Military 
https://www.forewordreviews.com/awards/books/secret-service-untold-stories-of-lesbians-in-the-military/ 
It's My Country TooWomen's Military Stories from the American Revolution to Afghanistan
https://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/potomac-books/9781612348315/

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