Serving Military and Veteran Families

Serving Military Families introduces readers to the unique culture of military families, their resilience, and the challenges of military life.

1. An Introduction to the Military and Military Culture 2. An Overview of Military Personnel and Their Families 3. Defining Features of Military Family Life 4. Children and Youth in Military Families 5. Ways of Thinking about Family Stress and Resilience 6. Individual and Family Development in the Military 7. The Effects of War on Service Members and Veterans 8. The Effects of War on Military Families 9. Veterans and Families 10. Women in the Military and Women Veterans 11. Policies and Programs that Support Military Families 12. Civilian Organizations that Support Military Families 13. Involving Families in Systems and Strategies of Care 14. Serving Military and Veteran Families Abbreviations Glossary