Violence in the Military

1. Introductiona. Introduces the concept of organized violence conducted by the military and how constanttraining and vigilance can carry over to service member perpetration of non-combat relatedviolence. Outlines common types of non-combat related violence and factors contributing toit.

2. Suicide and Self-Harma. Defines suicidal behavior and provides recent suicide statistics. Proposes various theories andfactors which explain and contribute to suicidal behavior of service members, such as theInterpersonal Theory of Suicide, the emotional experience of shame, guilt, and moral injury,and mental health factors including depression, substance use, PTSD, and TBI. Offers clinicalimplications and future directions for research and intervention.

3. Military Sexual Traumaa. Defines military sexual trauma (MST) and its subtypes and provides recent MST statistics.Describes reporting procedures and considerations. Reports outcomes of MST for bothsurvivors and perpetrators. Offers clinical implications and future directions for research andintervention.

4. Intimate Partner and Domestic Violencea. Defines and distinguishes intimate partner (IPV) and domestic violence (DV) and providesrecent statistics within the military. Establishes a context for IPV and DV and describescontributory factors associated with military service. Offers clinical implications and futuredirections for research and intervention.

5. Violent Criminal Behaviora. Describes other types of violent offenses among incarcerated veterans and provides recentstatistics. Discusses risk and contributory factors to violent crime, including aggression,service-related factors, and mental health. Offers clinical implications and future directions forresearch and intervention.

6. Clinical Implications, Call for Action, and Directions for Future Researcha. Summary of clinical implications of various risk factors for non-combat related violence. Callsmental health providers and military leaders to action to mitigate both perpetration andvictimization risk. Provides guidance for future research to further exploration of relevantissues and ways to increase and enhance service member safety, health, and quality of life.