Family Violence in the Air Force: A Look at Offenders and the Role of the Family Advocacy Program

Mollerstrom, Willard W.; Patchner, Michael A.; Milner, Joel S.

doi:10.1093/milmed/157.7.371

Cited by 31 publications

(15 citation statements)

References 0 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Alcohol problems (Fonseca et al, 2006; Hurlbert, Whittaker, & Munoz, 1991; Merrill, Crouch, Thomsen, & Guimond, 2004; Merrill et al, 1996; Rosen et al, 2003), drug abuse-dependence (Taft et al, 2005), and general substance abuse (Mollerstrom, Patchner, & Milner, 1992; Rothschild, Dimson, Storaasli, & Clapp, 1997; Teten, Schumacher, Bailey, & Kent, 2009) are also related to intimate partner violence and sexual aggression in Veterans and military service members. Higher quantity drinking behavior has been related to intimate partner violence in its own right, but combined with the PTSD hyperarousal symptoms, frequent, low-quantity alcohol use may actually lower the Veteran’s risk of violence (Savarese, Suvak, King, & King, 2001).…”

Section: Findings From Review Of Risk Factors For Intimate Partner/domentioning

confidence: 99%

Improving risk assessment of violence among military Veterans: An evidence-based approach for clinical decision-making

Elbogen

Fuller

Johnson

et al. 2010

Clinical Psychology Review

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Despite increased media attention on violent acts against others committed by military Veterans, few models have been developed to systematically guide violence risk assessment among Veterans. Ideally, a model would identify which Veterans are most at risk for violence and increased attention could then be turned to determining what could be done to prevent violent behavior. This article suggests how empirical approaches to risk assessment used successfully in civilian populations can be applied to Veterans. A review was conducted of the scientific literature on Veteran populations regarding factors related to interpersonal violence generally and to domestic violence specifically. A list was then generated of empirically-supported risk factors for clinicians to consider in practice. To conceptualize how these known risk factors relate to a Veteran's violence potential, risk assessment scholarship was utilized to develop an evidencebased method to guide mental health professionals. The goals of this approach are to integrate science into practice, overcome logistical barriers, and permit more effective assessment, monitoring, and management of violence risk for clinicians working with Veterans, both in Veteran Administration settings and in the broader community. It is likely that the use of a systematic, empirical framework could lead to improved clinical decision-making in the area of risk assessment, and help reduce violence among Veterans.

show abstract

Section: Findings From Review Of Risk Factors For Intimate Partner/domentioning

confidence: 99%

Improving risk assessment of violence among military Veterans: An evidence-based approach for clinical decision-making

Elbogen

Fuller

Johnson

et al. 2010

Clinical Psychology Review

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Prenatal clinics and emergency departments were among the first health care settings to establish on‐site services for intimate partner abuse in the mid‐1970s 15 . A decade later, the first hospital‐wide programs, AWAKE and WomanKind, were established, 16,17 and since then the number of such health care–based programs has grown significantly 16–21 . Such programs are often referred to as “domestic violence” (DV) programs, the term used by many community‐based programs serving individuals experiencing partner abuse.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Perceived Changes in Health and Safety Following Participation in a Health Care–Based Domestic Violence Program

Hathaway¹,

Zimmer

Willis

et al. 2008

J Midwife Womens Health

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This descriptive study explores perceived changes in health and safety and the potential process by which these changes occur. Forty-nine women experiencing intimate partner abuse participated in a health care-based domestic violence (DV) advocacy program for 6 months or more. An analysis of structured interviews in English and Spanish found that the majority of participants perceived positive changes in their personal safety and emotional health because of their involvement in the program. Some participants also perceived improvements in their physical health, unhealthy coping behaviors (e.g., overeating and smoking), and health care following program involvement. Participants' responses suggest a process of change whereby DV advocacy services first contribute to improved safety and emotional health, which then facilitates behavioral changes. Behavioral changes may subsequently contribute to improvements in physical health, which may also benefit emotional health. Longitudinal evaluations are needed to evaluate the impact of DV advocacy and other interventions for partner abuse on women's health and safety over time.

show abstract

“…Moreover, after the effects of violence experienced were removed, a personal history of alcohol problems contributed significantly to the prediction of risk of child abuse. Mollerstrom et al (1992) found a significant relationship between the presence of family conflict, lack of family cohesion, poor marital satisfaction, and potential for abuse. Clearly, these findings suggest that family and backgroimd characteristics are associated with the potential for child abuse.…”

Section: Incidence Of Child Maltreatment In Military Familiesmentioning

confidence: 89%

Evaluation of Navy Counseling and Advocacy Programs: Relating Programs to Readiness and Retention

Schwerin¹,

Kelley²,

Farrar³

et al. 2003

PsycEXTRA Dataset

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing this collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, Directorate for Infonnation Operations and Reports (0704-0188), 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302. Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid 0MB control number. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR FORM TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. REPORT DATE (DD-MM-YYYY) PERFORMING ORGANIZATION NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES) AND ADDRESS(ES)Navy Personnel Research, Studies, and Technology Navy Personnel Command 5720 Integrity Drive MiUington, TN 38055-1000 PERFORMING ORGANIZATION REPORT NUMBERNPRST-TN-03-9 SPONSORING / MONITORING AGENCY NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES)Navy Personnel Command Assistant Commander Navy Personnel Command for Personal Readiness and Community Support (PERS-661) 5720 Integrity Drive MiUington, TN 38055-1000 SPONSOR/MONITOR'S ACRONYM(S) SPONSOR/MONITOR'S REPORT NUMBER(S) DISTRIBUTION / AVAILABILITY STATEMENTA -Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited ABSTRACTQuality of life (QOL) programs represent a significant investment by the military. Policy-makers need data that will enable them to determine whether QOL programs contribute to positive perceptions of Navy life and impact military outcomes. In the initial phase of this project (see Schwerin, Michael, Glaser, & Uriell, 2001, a QOL assessment system and methodology were developed that could be applied to all Navy QOL programs. The present report evaluates the survey data collected on two QOL programs: New Parent Support Program (NPSP) and the Sexual Assault Victim Intervention (SAVI) program. Surveys were administered to NPSP and SAVI program users at sites Navy-wide. Program quality generally exceeded patrons' expectations and patrons believed the programs met the program specific objectives, the overarching Reasons for Being (RFB) program goals, and Navy organizational objectives. In addition, QOL, Readiness, and the program's contribution to the Service members' Intention to Remain in the military were predicted by various RFB objectives and program quality; however, these variables had less impact on overall Career Intentions. Previous research conducted by NPRST led to the development of a quality of life (QOL) program assessment system and methodology that focused on Sailor perceptions of the effectiveness of QOL programs both at the program-specific level and at a higher-order levelhow well did these programs meet patron QOL needs. Examining QOL programs at this level allow...

show abstract

Family Violence in the Air Force: A Look at Offenders and the Role of the Family Advocacy Program

Cited by 31 publications

References 0 publications

Improving risk assessment of violence among military Veterans: An evidence-based approach for clinical decision-making

Improving risk assessment of violence among military Veterans: An evidence-based approach for clinical decision-making

Perceived Changes in Health and Safety Following Participation in a Health Care–Based Domestic Violence Program

Evaluation of Navy Counseling and Advocacy Programs: Relating Programs to Readiness and Retention

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About