Military veteran perpetrators of intimate partner violence: Challenges and barriers to coordinated intervention

Williston, Sarah Krill; Taft, Casey T.; VanHaasteren, Kayla O.

doi:10.1016/j.avb.2015.01.008

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“…More robust research that reliably measures PTSD and IPV patterns for the purpose of analyzing this relationship and attends to the issues of sample selection bias is sorely needed to inform clinical decision making for military and veteran couples dealing with PTSD and IPV. In recognition that PTSD impacts the couple relationship (Dekel and Monson, 2010 ), conjoint treatment options for PTSD have been put forward (Monson et al, 2008 , 2009 ), however, if and how these models are applicable when IPV is also involved has yet to be addressed (Williston et al, 2015 ). Future research that better explains the roles of PTSD as risk factor for IPV perpetration and victimization for each partner in military and veteran samples is essential to the development of safe and appropriate treatment options for these couples.…”

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The Role of PTSD in Bi-directional Intimate Partner Violence in Military and Veteran Populations: A Research Review

Misca

Forgey

2017

Front. Psychol.

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Evidence supporting the higher prevalence of PTSD linked to combat-related trauma in military personnel and veteran populations is well-established. Consequently, much research has explored the effects that combat related trauma and the subsequent PTSD may have on different aspects of relationship functioning and adjustment. In particular, PTSD in military and veterans has been linked with perpetrating intimate partner violence (IPV). New research and theoretical perspectives suggest that in order to respond effectively to IPV, a more accurate understanding of the direction of the violence experienced within each relationship is critical. In both civilian and military populations, research that has examined the direction of IPV's, bi-directional violence have been found to be highly prevalent. Evidence is also emerging as to how these bi-directional violence differ in relation to severity, motivation, physical and psychological consequences and risk factors. Of particular importance within military IPV research is the need to deepen understanding about the role of PTSD in bi-directional IPV not only as a risk factor for perpetration but also as a vulnerability risk factor for victimization, as findings from recent research suggest. This paper provides a timely, critical review of emergent literature to disentangle what is known about bi-directional IPV patterns in military and veteran populations and the roles that military or veterans' PTSD may play within these patterns. Although, this review aimed to identify global research on the topic, the majority of research meeting the inclusion criteria was from US, with only one study identified from outside, from Canada. Strengths and limitations in the extant research are identified. Directions for future research are proposed with a particular focus on the kinds of instruments and designs needed to better capture the complex interplay of PTSD and bi-directional IPV in military populations and further the development of effective interventions.

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Section: Conclusion and Implications For Future Researchmentioning

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The Role of PTSD in Bi-directional Intimate Partner Violence in Military and Veteran Populations: A Research Review

Misca

Forgey

2017

Front. Psychol.

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“…The general wellbeing of ex-servicemen/veterans and soldiers has been studied, reported and defined (operationally) in terms of positive mental health (Amy, et al, 2015), professional success (Feist & Barron, 1996), and combat exposure by (Brounéus, 2014). Further, the wellbeing was explored in terms of profession related mental problems such as PTSD (Carpenter, 2009;Brounéus, 2014;Meghan E. et al, 2014& Williston, et al, 2015, psychological fatigue, distress, depression, alcohol dependency syndrome, anxiety, combat stress (Pemberton, 2012) and undeclared social bracketing (Verma, 2016). The soldier faces more or less similar predicament in context of wellbeing across nations as soon as he hangs up his uniform voluntarily of compulsorily.…”

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Last held Military Rank and Wellbeing (Psychological Distress) of Army Ex-Servicemen (Non-Commissioned Officers)

Verma¹,

Singh²

2016

Int J Indian Psychol

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The soldiers in civil life after separation from military service are more or less designated as Ex-servicemen. The uniqueness of their service requirements and job profile they regularly faces life altering events in their daily life. Their behavior is likely to have significant footprints of these events for longer time. To assess the remains of impact of military service on the behavioural platform of these semi soldiers a sample of 70 Ex-servicemen (non-commissioned ranks) were purposely selected and assigned into two groups as per their rank. GHQ 12 was used to assess the wellbeing (psychological distress). The findings suggested that there is significant effect of rank on the measured variable which might be attributed to several factors couple of them are demands of unyielding orders & commands and regular exposure to intense violence. However, it is pertinent to mention here that the result of the study is required to be tested across the country with larger samples drawn from the population of interest prior to generalization and ascertaining its’ validity and reliability. Constructive suggestions and criticism will be highly appreciated and in fact solicited.

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“…Therefore, "the prevalence of TBI among perpetuators of IPV is significantly higher than the prevalence of TBI in the general population" (Farrer et al, 2012, p. 80). Williston, Taft, and VanHaasteren (2015) identified TBI as an increased risk factor for IPV perpetration in military servicemembers (p. 56). In their study of 278 veterans with severe mental illness, the additional presence of either PTSD or TBI "more than double[s] the risk of violence" (Elbogen, Beckham, Butterfield, Swartz, & Swanson, 2008, p. 116).…”

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Unintended Consequences: Intimate Partner Violence, Military Caregivers, and the Law

Hinton

2020

JVS

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Of the millions of caregivers to injured, ill, or disabled United States military veterans, many are spouses or intimate partners. These individuals must negotiate their responsibilities as caregivers with their roles as intimate partners, but not all relationships are healthy and safe. Accurate rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) against military caregivers by their veterans is difficult to determine, but it does happen. As with civilian populations, spouses of military veterans may be hesitant to leave abusive relationships because of the risks of losing access to medical and mental health care, housing, financial stability, and a cohesive family unit. Moreover, spousal caregivers who are legally obligated to their care recipients may be further deterred from leaving abusive households because of elder abuse laws enacted in many states. Such laws render caregivers vulnerable to felony neglect or abandonment charges. This article reviews current research and policy regarding IPV and discusses its impacts on spousal caregivers of military veterans by describing military caregivers as an important subpopulation; synthesizing key research on IPV in military, caregiving, and military caregiver communities; explaining how state elder abuse statutes generate unintended consequences for these caregivers; and offering recommendations to keep veterans and their caregivers safe.

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Military veteran perpetrators of intimate partner violence: Challenges and barriers to coordinated intervention

Cited by 12 publications

References 36 publications

The Role of PTSD in Bi-directional Intimate Partner Violence in Military and Veteran Populations: A Research Review

The Role of PTSD in Bi-directional Intimate Partner Violence in Military and Veteran Populations: A Research Review

Last held Military Rank and Wellbeing (Psychological Distress) of Army Ex-Servicemen (Non-Commissioned Officers)

Unintended Consequences: Intimate Partner Violence, Military Caregivers, and the Law

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