From best friend to therapist: Research on emotional support animals
It turns out pigs can fly. And turtles and dogs, but maybe not peacocks or hamsters. As some household (and exotic) pets receive promotions to more clinical roles as emotional
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Sexual harassment: Who suffers, and how
This roundup compiles scholarship on sexual harassment and assault, with an eye to demographic trends and health effects.
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Prisoners in the U.S.: Research on inmate population trends, demographics
A collection of government reports and academic papers that help paint a picture of the men, women and children in custody nationwide. We included a few research articles that look specifically at transgender inmates.
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US emergency rooms fail to identify elder abuse
Older patients are diagnosed with elder abuse in less than 0.02 percent of emergency room visits, an indication that doctors may not be spotting signs of abuse.
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Chronic homelessness and the Housing First program: Research review of how programs have worked
A roundup of studies on the Housing First program and its impact on chronic homelessness among those with mental illnesses and/or substance abuse problems.
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The U.S. Veterans Affairs Department and challenges to providing care for service members: Research roundup
2014 roundup of recent research on the difficulties that retired troops face when using V.A. services and the challenges to reforming the organization and improving its efficiency.
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Women in the U.S. military and combat roles: Research roundup
2012 research review of relevant studies and data relating to the issues facing U.S. servicewomen.
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U.S. military casualties and the costs of war: Iraq, Afghanistan and post-9/11 conflicts
2013 review of casualty and wounded statistics relating to the post-9/11 conflicts; also included are monetary cost estimates for total operations and veterans care.
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2013 veterans-related research: Readjustment, employment, PTSD
2013 review of recent research on U.S. war veterans and emerging problems they face with reintegration into society.
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Veterans, jobs, wages and unemployment issues: Research roundup
2012 research review of data, studies and trends relating to employment for U.S. veterans, who often face critically high levels of joblessness among certain segments.
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