Introduction
a. Introduces the concept of organized violence conducted by the military and how constant
training and vigilance can carry over to service member perpetration of non-combat related
violence. Outlines common types of non-combat related violence and factors contributing to
it.
2. Suicide and Self-Harm
a. Defines suicidal behavior and provides recent suicide statistics. Proposes various theories and
factors which explain and contribute to suicidal behavior of service members, such as the
Interpersonal Theory of Suicide, the emotional experience of shame, guilt, and moral injury,
and mental health factors including depression, substance use, PTSD, and TBI. Offers clinical
implications and future directions for research and intervention.
3. Military Sexual Trauma
a. Defines military sexual trauma (MST) and its subtypes and provides recent MST statistics.
Describes reporting procedures and considerations. Reports outcomes of MST for both
survivors and perpetrators. Offers clinical implications and future directions for research and
intervention.
4. Intimate Partner and Domestic Violence
a. Defines and distinguishes intimate partner (IPV) and domestic violence (DV) and provides
recent statistics within the military. Establishes a context for IPV and DV and describes
contributory factors associated with military service. Offers clinical implications and future
directions for research and intervention.
5. Violent Criminal Behavior
a. Describes other types of violent offenses among incarcerated veterans and provides recent
statistics. Discusses risk and contributory factors to violent crime, including aggression,
service-related factors, and mental health. Offers clinical implications and future directions for
research and intervention.
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6. Clinical Implications, Call for Action, and Directions for Future Research
a. Summary of clinical implications of various risk factors for non-combat related violence. Calls
mental health providers and military leaders to action to mitigate both perpetration and
victimization risk. Provides guidance for future research to further exploration of relevant
issues and ways to increase and enhance service member safety, health, and quality of life.
Monty T. Baker, Ph.D. (Lieutenant Colonel, USAF, Ret.), received his Ph.D. in 2002 in Clinical Psychology at Nova Southeastern University. He completed his Clinical Psychology Residency at the Malcolm Grow Medical Center Andrews AFB, Maryland. Dr. Baker served over 30 years in the Military as an Operational and Clinical Psychologist with numerous combat deployments in support of OIF/OEF. He has also served as Military Primary Investigator on several grant funded research studies and has over 160 academic presentations and publications. Dr. Baker is currently a POTFF Psychologist for U.S. Army Special Forces Underwater Operations Unit (SFUWO), Senior Advisor to the Military Psychology Group (MPG) at Nova Southeastern University, and Adjunct Professor at University of Texas-Health Science Center at San Antonio.
Alyssa R. Ojeda, M.S., is a fourth-year clinical psychology doctoral student at Nova Southeastern University and recipient of the two-year U.S. Army Health Professions Scholarship Program. She is the program coordinator of the Military Psychology Group within the First Responder Research and Training Team, led by Dr. Vincent Van Hasselt. Her research and clinical interests include resilience, posttraumatic growth, and the integration of physical activity for mental health prevention and intervention.
Hannah Pressley, MA, MS, is a fourth-year clinical psychology doctorate student at Nova Southeastern University. Prior to attending Nova, she earned a master's degree in forensic and legal psychology at Marymount University. At present, she is active in the First Responder Research and Training Team throughout completing various projects, led by Dr. Vincent Van Hasselt. Hannah's primary research and clinical interests include health functioning of K9 handlers, neuropsychological evaluation and testing, and the clinical impact of military sexual trauma.
Jessica Blalock, M.S. is a fourth-year doctoral student in clinical psychology with a focus on first responders and forensic populations. She is an active member of the First Responder Research and Training Team and pioneered the largest survey of a national sample of first responders assessing occupational stress and mental well-being.
Riki Ann Martinez, MA, is a fourth-year clinical psychology doctoral student at Nova Southeastern University. She is currently the program coordinator of the Psychological Services for the Emotionally Distressed (PSED) clinic and works as a teacher's assistant for the Forensic Psychology Master's Program. Her clinical experiences consist of providing individual psychotherapy for individuals with serious mental illness and forensic populations. She also has significant experience conducting forensic evaluations for the court and working as a psychology trainee in a correctional facility. Her research interests include forensic assessment and criminal behavior and incarceration of military members.
Brian A. Moore, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Psychology and the Director of the Center for the Advancement of Military and Emergency Services (AMES) Research at Kennesaw State University. Dr. Moore served 13 years in the Army and has extensively published on topics related to military and military-relevant populations.
Vincent B. Van Hasselt, PhD, is a professor of psychology and director of the Family Violence Program at Nova Southeastern University. He is also editor of Aggression and Violent Behavior: A Review Journal and Journal of Family Violence. Dr. Van Hasselt has served as lecturer and consultant to the FBIs Behavioral Science, Crisis Negotiation, and Law Enforcement Communication Units, and is part of the bureaus Crisis Prevention and Intervention Program. His clinical and research interests are in the areas of crisis and hostage negotiations, police stress and mental health, critical incident response, and the emerging field of behavioral criminology. Dr. Van Hasselt is also a certified police officer with the Plantation, Florida, Police Department.
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