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15 08, 2014

New study finds young military men report more sexual dysfunction than civilians

By |August 15th, 2014|News, Research|0 Comments

by Claudia Bustamante

Even among a relatively healthy and young population, sexual functioning problems, including erectile dysfunction, are higher among military service members than civilians, according to a new University of Southern California study.

Thirty-three percent of male military service members aged 21 – 40 reported erectile dysfunction, a rate that is more than three times that of similarly aged civilians. Those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were 30 times more likely to report erectile dysfunction and six times more likely to report such sexual functioning problems as low sex drive, arousal and ability to reach orgasm.

Published in the Journal of Sexual […]

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13 08, 2014

USC Social Work partnership with SoCal schools awarded

By |August 13th, 2014|News, Research|0 Comments

Building Capacity initiative tries to boost awareness of military-connected students in public schools

by Linda Jackson

The Building Capacity in Military-Connected Schools project has received a 2014 Pete Taylor Partnership of Excellence Award. The project, a partnership between the USC School of Social Work and eight public school districts in San Diego and Riverside counties, strives to create sustainable models of supportive schools.

Given by the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC), the award was presented at this year’s National Training Seminar in Washington, D.C. The honor recognizes outstanding teacher preparation programs and celebrates collaboration among higher education institutions, public school districts and military […]

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25 07, 2014

Study pinpoints a veteran’s vulnerability

By |July 25th, 2014|News, Research|0 Comments

by Claudia Bustamante

More than 7,400 veterans commit suicide each year, or nearly 20 a day, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.* This rate, which has increased significantly in the past 10 years, has eluded explanation, though many point to a correlation between combat experience and mental health issues.

Researchers at USC believe they can now identify when veterans may be more prone to suicide, a first step in more effective prevention efforts.

The study, published online in Current Psychiatry Reports in June, found that veterans are more likely to take their own lives when they feel they have become a […]

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20 06, 2014

A Tribute to Steve Robinson

By |June 20th, 2014|Giving, News|0 Comments

by Anthony Hassan

The veteran community has lost a stalwart supporter and advocate this month, and I lost a friend and colleague.

Steve Robinson, who died earlier this month, was a former Army Ranger, a retired soldier and a lifelong veterans’ advocate, who lived by the code of “duty, honor and country.” Steve worked tirelessly on behalf of veterans and military family members, most recently as vice president of external veterans affairs for Prudential.

It was in this capacity that I first met Steve.

We quickly began collaborating on how we could partner to help veterans coming home. We were more than just colleagues. […]

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12 06, 2014

Data to drive Los Angeles leaders’ plans for veteran needs

By |June 12th, 2014|Collaborative, Events, Giving, News, Research|0 Comments

by Claudia Bustamante

About 120 Los Angeles leaders received an initial look on June 6 at findings from the county’s first and most comprehensive study of the military population, which will be used to inform veteran policy and programs moving forward.

The Center for Innovation and Research on Veterans & Military Families at the USC School of Social Work conducted more than 1,850 surveys of veterans to help identify the areas of greatest need in Los Angeles County, home to the largest population in the country.

Speaking on the 70th anniversary of D-Day, Anthony Hassan, the center’s director, said Los Angeles must move […]

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