For Veterans and Families

THE FACTS....

• Every year Veterans have increasing rates of unemployment, homelessness, alcoholism, substance abuse and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• An average of 20 veterans commit suicide every day, a rate that spiked an additional 10% for young veterans aged 18 to 34
• Over 20% of Afghanistan or Iraq Veterans have PTSD or Depression
  • 50% of Veteran with PTSD do not seek treatment
  • Out the ones that seek treatment, only 50% of them get "minimally adequate" treatment
• 19.5% of Afghanistan or Iraq Veterans have suffered from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• 25% of Afghanistan or Iraq Veterans showed signs of drug a
  nd alcohol abuse and dependence
• Nearly 25% of homeless persons are Veterans, with an additional 1.4 million Veterans at risk losing their homes due to lack of support networks and poverty
• Over 116,600 service members reported sexual harassment and assault in 2018. Roughly 80% of sexual violence goes unreported for fear of repercussions

FEMALE VETERANS

BLUF (PURPOSE):

Over 1.6 million Women have been part of the U.S. military and its campaigns since the American Revolution. Since that time, woman have faced slander, harassment, prejudice, and assault without advocacy.

CALLING ON VETS WILL:

• Empower active duty women in the military
• Guide sexual violence victims through administrative and legal process
• Provide confidential care, support, and advocacy for victims of sexual violence
• Protect, support, and educate victims of sexual harassment and assault

THE FACTS....

• 1 in 3 service women will experience sexual violence in their lifetime. Most of which reported more than once occurrence
• 1 in 4 women reported gender discrimination, as well as severe and persistent sexual harassment. Most often by males in their chain of command
• Nearly 80% of female assault victims reported being raped by someone they knew
• 1 in 4 service women were assaulted by some in their chain of command
• There has been a 10% increase in active duty member reported assaults, but despite increased reporting, actual convictions has decreased since 2015
• Only 62% of sexual service related assault investigations that were considered for disciplinary action
• Enlisted women below the rank of E-4 reported the majority of sexual violence suits
• 70% of female service members reported some form of retaliation and retribution for reporting sexual assault, 77% of the retaliation received from people in the victims chain of command
• In 2016, an estimated 83% of victims did not report the sexual violence
• 1 in 3 service women who reported sexual assault discharged from the military within 7 months of making a complaint, 24% under less than honorable discharge
• 1 in 4 service women who reported sexual harassment attempted to discharge

IN HOME SERVICES

Contact the House Calls Total Wellness team for more information at info@housecallstotalwellness.com.

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