The IVMF is the first interdisciplinary national institute in higher education focused on the social, economic, education and policy issues impacting veterans and their families post-service. Through our focus on veteran-facing programming, research and policy, employment and employer support, and community engagement, the institute provides in-depth analysis of the challenges facing the veteran community, captures best practices and serves as a forum to facilitate new partnerships and strong relationships between the individuals and organizations committed to making a difference for veterans and military families.

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2014

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Research Brief: "Women Veterans' Healthcare Delivery Preferences and Use by Military Service Era: Findings from the National Survey of Women Veterans", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Snapshot of the IVMF: Annual Report 2014, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Introduction and Overview, VetNet Entrepreneur Track

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Venture Pitch Development Series: Introduction and Overview, VetNet Entrepreneur Track

2013

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A National Veterans Strategy: The Economic, Social and Security Imperative, Nicholas Armstrong and J. Michael Haynie

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Becoming More Efficient in Your Business, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Business Advice: What I Have Learned from my Failure, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Business Behind Business, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Crowd Funding 101, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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EBV and V-WISE Small Business Loan Exchange Webinar, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV), Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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IVMF Business Plan Lab | Executive Summary, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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IVMF Business Plan Lab | Financials, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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IVMF Business Plan Lab | Intro to the Business Plan, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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IVMF Business Plan Lab | Market Research & Analysis, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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IVMF Business Plan Lab | Operations and Logistics, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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IVMF Business Plan Lab | Opportunity: Company & Industry, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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IVMF Business Plan Lab | Presentation Tips, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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IVMF Business Plan Lab | The Economic Model, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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IVMF Business Plan Lab | The Marketing Plan, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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IVMF Business Plan Lab | Your Team and Deal Structure, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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The Art of Negotiation, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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V-WISE: Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Your Business Performance: Scorecard and Metrics, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Accommodating Veterans with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms in the Academic Setting", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "An Examination of Family Adjustment among Operation Desert Storm Veterans", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Anxiety, Social Support, and Physical Health in a Sample of Spouses of OEF/OIF Service Members", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "A Prospective Study of PTSD and Early-Age Heart Disease Mortality Among Vietnam Veterans: Implications for Surveillance and Prevention", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "A Randomized Controlled Trial of Supported Employment Among Veterans With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Battlefield Compassion and Post-traumatic Growth in Combat Servicepersons", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Beyond Yellow Ribbons: Are Employers Prepared to Hire, Accommodate, and Retain Returning Veterans With Disabilities?", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Post-traumatic Nightmares: An Investigation of Predictors of Dropout and Outcome", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Combat Exposure and Suicide Risk in Two Samples of Military Personnel", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Combat-related Parental Deployment: Identifying the Impact on Families with Preschool-age Children", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Cultural and Ethical Considerations When Working With Military Personnel and Veterans: A Primer for VA Training Programs", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Employment Status of Veterans Receiving Substance Abuse Treatment From the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Evaluation of a Family-Centered Prevention Intervention for Military Children and Families Facing Wartime Deployment", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Family and Couples Treatment for Newly Returning Veterans", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: “Homelessness and Trauma Go Hand-in-Hand: Pathways to Homelessness among Women Veterans", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "How Are Iraq/Afghanistan-Era Veterans Faring in the Labor Market?", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Investing in Vets: Strategies to Help Returning Gulf War Vets Enter the Civilian Work Force Successfully", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans’ Experiences Living with their Parents after Separation from the Military", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Managing Behavioral Health needs of Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in Primary Care", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Mental Health Diagnosis and Occupational Functioning in National Guard/Reserve Veterans Returning from Iraq", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Military Children and Families: Strengths and Challenges During Peace and War", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Partnering With Communities to Address the Mental Health Needs of Rural Veterans", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Patterns of Multimorbidity in Elderly Veterans", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Peer Mentoring and Financial Incentives to Improve Glucose Control in African American Veterans", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Predictors of Psychiatric Disorders in Combat Veterans", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Prevalence of Childhood Trauma Among U.S. Army Soldiers With Suicidal Behavior", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Prospectively Assessed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Associated Physical Activity", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Risk of Incarceration and Other Characteristics of Iraq and Afghanistan Era Veterans in State and Federal Prisons", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Soldiers to Citizens: The Link between Military Service and Volunteering", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Student Veterans in Transition: Re-enrolling after War Zone Deployments", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Substance Use Among Military-Connected Youth: The California Healthy Kids Survey", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Suicide Among Patients in the Veterans Affairs Health System: Rural-Urban Differences in Rates, Risks, and Methods", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Supporting the Education Goals of Post-9/11 Veterans with Self-Reported PTSD Symptoms: A Needs Assessment", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "The Impact of Veterans' Preference on the Composition and Quality of the Federal Civil Service", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "The Influence of Combat and Interpersonal Trauma on PTSD, Depression, and Alcohol Misuse in U.S. Gulf War and OEF/OIF Women Veterans", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "The Role of Social Support in Exposure Therapy for Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans: A Preliminary Investigation", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Transitions in Dual Care for Veterans: Non-Federal Physician Perspectives", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Veteran Status, Extramarital Sex, and Divorce: Findings from the 1992 National Health and Social Life Survey", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Weight Change Following U.S. Military Service", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Where Did You Serve? Veteran Identity, Representative Bureaucracy and Vocational Rehabilitation", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Women Service Members and Veterans Returning to Colleges and Universities: An Exploratory Analysis", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Snapshot of the IVMF: Annual Report 2013, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Social Media and What it Can Do for Your Small Business, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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The Annual Employment Situation of Veterans: 2012, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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A Health and Wellness Presentation with Semper Sarah, VetNet Entrepreneur Track

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Class Eight: Communicating with Your Customer, VetNet Entrepreneur Track

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Class Eight: What's Next, VetNet Entrepreneur Track

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Class Eleven: Networking!, VetNet Entrepreneur Track

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Class Five: Reflection -- Make Meaning Through Your Business, VetNet Entrepreneur Track

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Class Four: Competition -- Know the Enemy, VetNet Entrepreneur Track

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Class Nine: Marketing Research, VetNet Entrepreneur Track

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Class One: Mission, Aspiration, & Risk, VetNet Entrepreneur Track

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Class Seven: The Economics of a New Venture, VetNet Entrepreneur Track

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Class Six: Niche Thyself! How to Think about Product Positioning, VetNet Entrepreneur Track

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Class Ten: Building a Business Team, VetNet Entrepreneur Track

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Class Three: More on the Customer: Market Analysis, VetNet Entrepreneur Track

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Class Twelve: The Enemy of Entrepreneurship -- Fear & Change, VetNet Entrepreneur Track

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Class Two: Will my Ideas Work?, VetNet Entrepreneur Track

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It's all about Who You Know -- A Strategic Discussion on F2F Networking for Veteran Entrepreneurs, VetNet Entrepreneur Track

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Office Hours One: Mission, Aspiration, & Risk, VetNet Entrepreneur Track

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Office Hours Three: Market Analysis, VetNet Entrepreneur Track

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Office Hours Two: Will my Ideas Work?, VetNet Entrepreneur Track

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Opportunity Recognition: Lessons from a Vetrepreneur's Tech Start-up Story, VetNet Entrepreneur Track

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Opportunity Recognition: Lessons from a Vetrepreneur’s Tech Start-up Story, VetNet Entrepreneur Track

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Procurement Technical Assistance Center Presentation, VetNet Entrepreneur Track

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Vetrepreneurs Hiring Veteran Employees -- A Strategic Discussion, VetNet Entrepreneur Track

2012

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Brief Overview of VR&E/VR, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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IVMF in Focus: 2011-2012 Annual Report, Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "A Call to Duty: Educational Policy and School Reform Addressing the Needs of Children From Military Families", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Access to Care for Women Veterans: Delayed Healthcare and Unmet Need", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Adolescent Well-Being in Washington State Military Families", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "A New Generation of Women Veterans: Stressors Faced by Women Deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "BMI Trajectory Groups in Veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Caregiver Objective Burden and Assessments of Patient-Centered, Family-Focused Care for Frail Elderly Veterans", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Challenges and Opportunities of Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans with Disabilities Transitioning into Learning and Workplace Environments", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

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Research Brief: "Civilian Employment Among Recently Returning Afghanistan and Iraq National Guard Veterans", Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University