Social connection key to educational attainment among post-9/11 veterans
Feb 23, 2023
Post-9/11 veterans who actively participate in veteran centers and veteran-student organizations as they pursue education after military service are significantly more likely to do better in school than those who remain socially isolated, according to Penn State research. “The data indicates that…News Topics: Clearinghouse for Military Family ReadinessVeterans
HJF Leadership Forum Seeks to Ease Service Member-to-Veteran Transition Experience
Nov 30, 2022
Government and Private Industry Executives Convene to Consider Optimal Support for Veterans in this Crucial Period The HJF Leadership Forum, hosted by the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF), convened more than 80 leaders from federal government, academia and…
Wounded Warrior Project Announces Second Round of 2022 Grants to Veterans Service Organization Partners
Oct 18, 2022
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) today announced investments in 21 veterans and military service organizations, including the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness's VETERANetwork, as part of its effort to build a network of support for America's wounded veterans and their families. These…
Clearinghouse featured in The Heinz Endowments national podcast about post-9/11 veterans
Oct 11, 2022
Daniel Perkins, principal scientist and founder of the Clearinghouse for Military Readiness at Penn State and professor of youth and family resiliency and policy in College of Agricultural Science, was recently featured on The Heinz Endowments “We Can Be” podcast. Perkins is the principal…
Military sexual trauma more likely among veterans with adversity, trauma
Aug 17, 2022
Military Sexual Trauma (MST) is psychological trauma resulting from a physical assault of a sexual nature, battery of a sexual nature, or sexual harassment occurring while serving on active duty, active duty training, or inactive duty training in the military. Although a significant number of…
Research team develops framework to help military students succeed
May 4, 2022
Some children of military families can experience more social-emotional risk than the average student due to stressors such as frequent moves and parental absence, according to Cristin Hall, associate professor of education (school psychology) and faculty affiliate for the Clearinghouse for…
Positive parenting and parenting satisfaction among post-9/11 veteran fathers
Jan 24, 2022
Most military and veteran families thrive, but research largely ignores the role of fathers. A recent Penn State study with a large sample of post-9/11 veteran fathers examined factors that were associated with positive parenting. Positive parenting includes providing a heathy environment, being a…
Survey Research Center names Miranda Kaye as new director
Jul 30, 2021
Miranda Kaye has been appointed as the new director at the Survey Research Center at Penn State. She will begin on Sept. 1, succeeding Diana Crom, who is retiring from Penn State after many years of service. Kaye completed her B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies at Cornell University, her…
Protective factors help military families thrive
Mar 12, 2021
While some military families experience difficulties due PTSD, depression, and deployment disruptions, the majority of these families are functioning well. Researchers at the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State are examining these thriving military families to better…
Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness Recognized as a Critical Resource
Mar 3, 2021
The Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State was recently recognized by a review published by the Journal of Youth Development (JYD) as a critical resource for youth-serving professionals. According to the review, the Clearinghouse delivers “a trusted, easy-to-navigate source of…News Topics: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness
Adverse childhood and combat experiences may drive veterans' suicidal thoughts
Feb 28, 2021
The rate of suicide among post-9/11 military veterans has been rising for nearly a decade. While there are a number of factors associated with suicide, veterans have unique experiences that may contribute to them thinking about killing themselves. “Compared to their civilian peers, veterans are…
Support of military families essential to military personnel readiness
Feb 3, 2021
Report co-authored by Penn State faculty member recently cited in the National Defense Authorization Act Supporting the well-being of military families is essential to ensuring the readiness of military personnel, according to a report co-authored by a Penn State faculty member which was recently…
New report on The Veterans Metrics Initiative
Nov 13, 2020
Researchers at the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State, including PI and SSRI cofund Daniel Perkins, have been partners in a longitudinal study of veterans known as The Veterans Metrics Initiative: Linking Program Components to Post-Military Well-Being (TVMI Study). The Henry…News Topics: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness
Funding Renewed for Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness
Sep 22, 2020
Since its inception in 2010, the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State has provided professionals who deliver direct assistance to military families with information to help identify, select, and implement the right evidence-based programs and practices to address wide-ranging…
Post-9/11 veterans with moral injury are having trouble connecting to others
Jul 22, 2020
A recent study, led by researchers at the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State, is the first to examine the relationship between moral injury and social well-being over a long period of time. The study included nearly 10,000 veterans who were followed for three years. Moral…News Topics: Clearinghouse for Military Family ReadinessVeterans
Childhood experiences and exposure to combat linked to poorer mental health
Jul 10, 2020
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are early life adversities that include exposure to abuse, neglect, and living in toxic environments. Exposure to ACEs is associated with physical and mental health, as well as developmental and behavioral problems. Individuals in the military are more likely to…News Topics: Clearinghouse for Military Family ReadinessVeterans
Penn State-led project works to help prevent violence in schools
May 12, 2020
Children in remote locations, including children in military families, can face a variety of struggles, including violence in schools and other environments. Penn State researchers developed a new publication that will assist schools in evaluating the violence prevention resources they may be using…
Perkins named to advisory committee for veterans services
Apr 9, 2020
Daniel Perkins, professor of family resiliency and policy and principal scientist and founder of the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State, was recently invited to serve on the Joint State Government Commission’s Advisory Committee on the Coordination of Veterans Services.…News Topics: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness
Science, Solutions & a SEAL who survived being shot 27 times
Apr 8, 2020
The Henry M Jackson Foundation's Cynthia L. Gilman and Daniel F. Perkins, principal scientist and founder of the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State, explain how The Veteran Metrics Initiative (TVMI) works to ensure veteran programs actually help vets. And imagine surviving a…News Topics: Clearinghouse for Military Family ReadinessVeterans
Resources for military-connected schools
Apr 7, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced schools and families to adapt quickly and many resources are being created for school personnel and parents who have been thrust into new roles. Since the amount of information can be overwhelming, Schools Empowering At-Risk Students (SEAS) project with the …News Topics: COVID-19Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness
Helping families as service members transition from military to civilian life
Mar 30, 2020
Military service is often associated with change and uncertainty for many military families, but one thing is certain — the service member will leave the military one day. Penn State researchers are working to help military spouses prepare with their service member for that transition. Led by the U…News Topics: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness
Health services and programs being used by post-9/11 veterans
Mar 26, 2020
Providing quality healthcare to veterans with mental health issues is complex, especially given that there are some delays in receiving care from the VA system and veterans have a wider choice of healthcare options under the Veterans Choice Act/Veteran Community Care program. A recent study asked…
New study identifies which veterans are using programs to gain employment
Mar 23, 2020
Compared to veterans of other wars, those who have served since 9/11 have the highest unemployment rate, particularly among young male veterans. Within the first three months of disconnecting from active duty service, more than half of post-9/11 veterans reported using at least one program designed…
SSRI Fall Gathering 2019
Dec 1, 2019
Faculty and staff from all of SSRI's units recently gathered together at the Hintz Family Alumni Center to celebrate major accomplishments of the year and to announce staff awards. The “Above and Beyond Award” was given to Avery Urusow from the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness. Diane…
Clearinghouse staff participate in Penn State's Veterans Day ceremony
Nov 13, 2019
US Army Veteran Philip Ealy, left, implementation specialist with the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness, and Renne Kotch, research and evaluation associate with the Clearinghouse and an active duty military spouse, stand at attention during the playing of the National Anthem at the start…News Topics: Clearinghouse for Military Family ReadinessSSRI