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The Path Home for Women Veterans

Lily Casura

February 21, 2017 |

The Huffington Post |

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Response Location: United States, Cleveland, Ohio

Women veterans, who often have military sexual trauma, are less likely to sleep outside or stay in shelters for fear of their safety or of losing rights to their kids. Non-profits are attempting to meet women veterans’ needs by creating women veteran shelters and the website, WomenVeteransHousing.com, was created with a listing of state-by-state housing resources for women veterans.

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Camaraderie Offsets Trauma for Women Veterans

Lily Casura

February 14, 2017 |

The Huffington Post |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

The majority of women veterans experience Military Sexual Trauma, which according to VA research, leads to post-traumatic stress disorder at a rate even greater than combat. Online and in person support groups help many women cope.

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GI Jane Needs a Place to Sleep

Lily Casura

February 01, 2017 |

The Huffington Post |

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Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

Women veterans, the fastest growing demographic of homeless veterans, tend to avoid traditional shelters for fear of losing or being separated from their children. Final Salute, in Wash. DV is a transitional home for female service members struggling with unstable housing.

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Honoring Their Service

Lily Casura

April 03, 2013 |

Forth Worth Weekly |

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Response Location: United States, Forth Worth, Texas

Too often do veterans come back from fighting overseas to find little to no help in reacclimatizing to life at home. Programs in Tarrant County, Texas bring together a wide range of programs (housing placement, mental health counseling, legal services) to help those who have returned from fighting for their country.

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