Trauma Faced by Children of Military Families: What Every Policymaker Should Know
Author(s):
Sogomonyan, F. & Cooper, J.
Organization:
The National Center for Children in Poverty
Publisher:
The National Center for Children in Poverty
Date Published:
May, 2010 This brief outlines the growing research documenting the negative impact on children, youth, and families of active U.S. military personnel. It discusses the stressors for children and their families before and during their parent’s deployment and when they come home and addresses the need for appropriate mental health support systems for children of military personnel.
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